Taiga vs Tegon
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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Taiga
Agile project management for cross-functional teams
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Tegon
AI-first open-source issue tracking for developers
| Feature | Taiga | Tegon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MPL-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Python | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 844 | ★ 1,916 |
| First released | 2014 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Jira, Trello | Linear, Jira |
Why pick each one
Choose Tegon if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Taiga or Tegon better?
Tegon 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 Taiga and Tegon free and open-source?
Yes. Taiga is licensed under MPL-2.0 and Tegon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Taiga and Tegon with Docker?
Taiga: yes. Tegon: yes.