Best Self-Hosted Time & Task Management Tools in 2026
Apps for managing tasks, to-do lists, projects, and personal schedules to stay organized and productive.
The top-rated pick is Focalboard with 25,998 GitHub stars.
3 self-hosted time & task management tools — ranked by GitHub stars. Browse all
Focalboard
Open-source, self-hosted project management tool — a free alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.
Trello
TaskTrove
Take Back Control of Your Productivity
Scrumboy
Self-hosted Kanban and scrum project management tool with real-time collaboration, sprints, and anonymous shareable boards.
JiraWhy self-host?
Self-hosting puts you in control. You own your data, avoid vendor lock-in, and eliminate recurring subscription costs. For teams handling sensitive data or operating under strict compliance requirements, running your own infrastructure is often the only viable option.
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