Rukovoditel vs Taiga
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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Rukovoditel
Web-based project management and CRM builder
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Taiga
Agile project management for cross-functional teams
| Feature | Rukovoditel | Taiga |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MPL-2.0 |
| Language | PHP | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 29 | ★ 844 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Jira, Salesforce | Jira, Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Rukovoditel if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Rukovoditel or Taiga better?
Neither is universally better. Taiga has the larger community, while Rukovoditel is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Rukovoditel and Taiga free and open-source?
Yes. Rukovoditel is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Taiga under MPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Rukovoditel and Taiga with Docker?
Rukovoditel: check the project docs for container support. Taiga: yes.