Planka vs Tegon

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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FeaturePlankaTegon
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseAGPL-3.0AGPL-3.0
LanguageJavaScriptTypeScript
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB1,024 MB
Deploymentdockerdocker, source
GitHub stars★ 12,330★ 1,916
First released20192024
ReplacesTrelloLinear, Jira

Why pick each one

Choose Planka if…

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

Choose Tegon if…

  • Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
  • First-class Docker support for quick deployment
  • Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
  • Written in TypeScript
Tegon details

Frequently asked questions

Is Planka or Tegon better?

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

Are Planka and Tegon free and open-source?

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

Can I run Planka and Tegon with Docker?

Planka: yes. Tegon: yes.

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