Tegon vs Vikunja
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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Tegon
AI-first open-source issue tracking for developers
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Vikunja
Open-source to-do and project management app
| Feature | Tegon | Vikunja |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,916 | ★ 5,003 |
| First released | 2024 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Linear, Jira | Todoist, Trello, Asana |
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 Tegon or Vikunja better?
Vikunja is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Tegon if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Tegon and Vikunja free and open-source?
Yes. Tegon is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Vikunja under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tegon and Vikunja with Docker?
Tegon: yes. Vikunja: yes.