Planka 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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Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups
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TaskLite
Productivity tool and CLI to manage tasks and projects
| Feature | Planka | TaskLite |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Elm |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 12,330 | ★ 286 |
| First released | 2019 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Trello | 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 Planka or TaskLite better?
Neither is universally better. Planka has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Planka and TaskLite free and open-source?
Yes. Planka is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and TaskLite under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Planka and TaskLite with Docker?
Planka: yes. TaskLite: check the project docs for container support.