PyInventory vs Wekan
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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PyInventory
Web based management to catalog things including state and location
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Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | PyInventory | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | MIT |
| Language | Python | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 24 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2023 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose PyInventory if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Written in Python
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is PyInventory or Wekan better?
Neither is universally better. Wekan has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are PyInventory and Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. PyInventory is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run PyInventory and Wekan with Docker?
PyInventory: check the project docs for container support. Wekan: yes.