TaskLite vs Tracks
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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TaskLite
Productivity tool and CLI to manage tasks and projects
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Tracks
GTD-style to-do list and personal organizer
| Feature | TaskLite | Tracks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Elm | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 286 | ★ 1,238 |
| First released | 2019 | 2004 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Things | Todoist, OmniFocus |
Why pick each one
Choose TaskLite if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in Elm
- Tiny footprint — runs in 64 MB RAM
Choose Tracks if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is TaskLite or Tracks better?
Neither is universally better. Tracks has the larger community, while TaskLite is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are TaskLite and Tracks free and open-source?
Yes. TaskLite is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Tracks under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TaskLite and Tracks with Docker?
TaskLite: check the project docs for container support. Tracks: yes.