Planka vs Task Keeper
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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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
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Task Keeper
List editor for power users, backed by a self-hosted server
| Feature | Planka | Task Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Scala |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,330 | ★ 108 |
| First released | 2019 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Trello | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Task Keeper if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Scala
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Planka or Task Keeper better?
Planka is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Task Keeper if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Planka and Task Keeper free and open-source?
Yes. Planka is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Task Keeper under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Planka and Task Keeper with Docker?
Planka: yes. Task Keeper: check the project docs for container support.