Vikunja

Self-Hosted

Open-source, self-hosted task management alternative to Todoist or Trello

Overview

Vikunja is an open-source, self-hosted task management tool for individuals and teams. It lets you create tasks, organize them into lists/projects, set deadlines/priorities, assign labels, and collaborate via shared lists. Deployment is straightforward using Docker (one-click setup) or pre-built binaries. It offers a REST API for custom integrations, supports CalDAV/RSS sync, and has mobile apps for iOS/Android—all while keeping your data private under your control.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  vikunja:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: vikunja
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Task organization (lists, projects, deadlines/priorities)
Team collaboration (shared lists, assignments)
Self-hostable via Docker/binary; REST API access
CalDAV/RSS integrations & cross-platform apps (web, mobile)

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Vikunja hard to install?

Vikunja is easy to install using Docker (a single docker-compose command) or pre-built binaries. A hosted version is also available if you prefer not to self-host, and documentation provides clear setup guides for all environments.

? Is it a good alternative to Todoist or Trello?

Yes—Vikunja offers core task management features like lists, deadlines, and collaboration, plus self-hosting for privacy. It lacks some of Todoist’s advanced filters but makes up for it with open-source flexibility and no vendor lock-in.

? Is it completely free?

Vikunja is open-source (AGPLv3) and free to self-host indefinitely. The official hosted version has a free tier with basic features, and paid tiers for additional storage/team size—though self-hosting remains cost-free.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Task Management & To-do Lists

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data control)
⊕ No mandatory subscription fees
⊕ Open-source (customizable via API)
⊕ Cross-platform support (web, iOS, Android)

Cons

⊖ Requires technical setup for self-hosting
⊖ Smaller community than mainstream tools
⊖ Some advanced features still in development