SCM Manager vs Super Productivity
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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SCM Manager
The easiest way to share and manage your Git, Mercurial and Subversion
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Super Productivity
To-do list and time tracker with focus modes
| Feature | SCM Manager | Super Productivity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 176 | ★ 21,181 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Todoist, Things |
Why pick each one
Choose SCM Manager if…
- Released under the BSD-3-Clause license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Kubernetes-ready with Helm charts available
- Written in Java
Choose Super Productivity if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Mature project with 21.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is SCM Manager or Super Productivity better?
Super Productivity is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider SCM Manager if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are SCM Manager and Super Productivity free and open-source?
Yes. SCM Manager is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Super Productivity under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SCM Manager and Super Productivity with Docker?
SCM Manager: yes. Super Productivity: check the project docs for container support.