TaskLite 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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TaskLite
Productivity tool and CLI to manage tasks and projects
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Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | TaskLite | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Elm | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 64 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 286 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2019 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Todoist, Things | Trello |
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
Frequently asked questions
Is TaskLite or Wekan better?
Neither is universally better. Wekan 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 Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. TaskLite is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run TaskLite and Wekan with Docker?
TaskLite: check the project docs for container support. Wekan: yes.