Taskcafe vs Tasks.md
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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Taskcafe
Open-source project management with kanban boards
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Tasks.md
Self-hosted Markdown file-based task management board
| Feature | Taskcafe | Tasks.md |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 128 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 5,208 | ★ 2,175 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Trello, Asana | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Taskcafe if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.2k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose Tasks.md if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2.2k GitHub stars)
Frequently asked questions
Is Taskcafe or Tasks.md better?
Neither is universally better. Taskcafe has the larger community, while Tasks.md is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Taskcafe and Tasks.md free and open-source?
Yes. Taskcafe is licensed under MIT and Tasks.md under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Taskcafe and Tasks.md with Docker?
Taskcafe: yes. Tasks.md: yes.