Planka vs Satdress
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | Planka | Satdress |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | JavaScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 50 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,330 | ★ 169 |
| First released | 2019 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Trello | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Satdress if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Written in Go
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Planka or Satdress better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Satdress if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Planka and Satdress free and open-source?
Yes. Planka is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Satdress under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Planka and Satdress with Docker?
Planka: yes. Satdress: check the project docs for container support.