Planka vs Tuleap

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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FeaturePlankaTuleap
CategoryProject Management & TasksProject Management & Tasks
LicenseAGPL-3.0GPL-2.0
LanguageJavaScriptPHP
Setup difficultyEasyMedium
Min. RAM256 MB512 MB
Deploymentdockerbare-metal
GitHub stars★ 12,330
First released20192020
ReplacesTrello

Why pick each one

Choose Planka if…

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

Choose Tuleap if…

  • Released under the GPL-2.0 license
  • Written in PHP
  • Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Tuleap details

Frequently asked questions

Is Planka or Tuleap better?

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

Are Planka and Tuleap free and open-source?

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

Can I run Planka and Tuleap with Docker?

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

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