planka vs Tasks.md

Planka is an open‑source, Kanban‑style project management tool that lets teams create projects, boards, lists and cards. Its drag‑and‑drop interface updates instantly for all connected users, and card descriptions support full Markdown. Designed for self‑hosting via Docker, Planka offers OpenID Connect SSO, notifications to over 100 providers, and full internationalisation. A hosted cloud version and a paid Pro edition are also available.

Tasks.md is a lightweight, self‑hosted task management board that stores each card as an individual Markdown file on your server. This file‑based approach makes editing, backing up, and version‑controlling tasks simple with any text editor or Git workflow. Delivered as a Docker container, it runs locally or on a private network and is accessed through a clean browser UI. It offers lanes, cards, tags, and filters for individuals and small teams who prefer a no‑frills board without third‑party data exposure.

• Open-source and free to self‑host
• Real‑time synchronization across users
• Rich Markdown support for detailed cards
• Extensive notification integrations

• Zero cost, fully free
• Data stored as plain Markdown files
• Easy Docker deployment
• No external data sharing

• Self‑hosting requires Docker knowledge
• Limited native reporting features
• Pro version needed for advanced admin tools

• Limited advanced features compared to SaaS kanban tools
• No built‑in mobile app, relies on browser access
• Requires self‑hosting knowledge for setup and maintenance