SCM Manager 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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SCM Manager
The easiest way to share and manage your Git, Mercurial and Subversion
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Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | SCM Manager | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | BSD-3-Clause | MIT |
| Language | Java | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, kubernetes | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 176 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2020 | 2015 |
| Replaces | — | Trello |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is SCM Manager 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 SCM Manager and Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. SCM Manager is licensed under BSD-3-Clause and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run SCM Manager and Wekan with Docker?
SCM Manager: yes. Wekan: yes.