Tracks 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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Tracks
GTD-style to-do list and personal organizer
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Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | Tracks | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-2.0 | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal, source | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,238 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2004 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Todoist, OmniFocus | Trello |
Why pick each one
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 Tracks or Wekan better?
Neither is universally better. Wekan has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Tracks and Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. Tracks is licensed under GPL-2.0 and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Tracks and Wekan with Docker?
Tracks: yes. Wekan: yes.