Plane vs TaskLite
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
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TaskLite
Productivity tool and CLI to manage tasks and projects
| Feature | Plane | TaskLite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Elm |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,704 | ★ 286 |
| First released | 2023 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Jira, Linear, Asana | Todoist, Things |
Why pick each one
Choose TaskLite if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Elm
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Plane or TaskLite better?
Neither is universally better. Plane has the larger community, while TaskLite is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Plane and TaskLite free and open-source?
Yes. Plane is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TaskLite under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plane and TaskLite with Docker?
Plane: yes. TaskLite: check the project docs for container support.