Redmine vs Taiga
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Redmine
Flexible project management and issue tracking
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Taiga
Agile project management for cross-functional teams
| Feature | Redmine | Taiga |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 6,012 | ★ 844 |
| First released | 2006 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Jira | Jira, Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Redmine if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is Redmine or Taiga better?
Redmine is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider Taiga if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Redmine and Taiga free and open-source?
Yes. Redmine is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Taiga under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Redmine and Taiga with Docker?
Redmine: yes. Taiga: yes.