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Planka vs PMB

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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PL Planka Realtime kanban board for workgroups VS PM PMB Library management software
FeaturePlankaPMB
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseAGPL-3.0CECILL-2.0
LanguageJavaScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB40 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 12,330—
First released20192025
ReplacesTrello—

Why pick each one

Choose Planka if…

  • Fast real-time updates
  • Familiar interface
  • Lightweight
Planka details

Choose PMB if…

  • Released under the CECILL-2.0 license
  • Tiny footprint — runs in 40 MB RAM
PMB details

Frequently asked questions

Is Planka or PMB better?

Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider PMB if its specific feature set fits your needs better.

Are Planka and PMB free and open-source?

Yes. Planka is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and PMB under CECILL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.

Can I run Planka and PMB with Docker?

Planka: yes. PMB: check the project docs for container support.

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