Solo 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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Solo
Free project management app created for freelancers
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Super Productivity
To-do list and time tracker with focus modes
| Feature | Solo | Super Productivity |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | MIT |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | binary, source |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 21,181 |
| First released | 2020 | 2018 |
| Replaces | — | Todoist, Things |
Why pick each one
Choose Solo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
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 Solo or Super Productivity better?
Super Productivity is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Solo if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Solo and Super Productivity free and open-source?
Yes. Solo is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Super Productivity under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Solo and Super Productivity with Docker?
Solo: check the project docs for container support. Super Productivity: check the project docs for container support.