Vikunja
The open-source, self-hostable to-do app to organize your life
Founded
2018
Starting Price
0
Category
Task Management
Last updated March 12, 2026
About Vikunja
Vikunja is an open-source, self-hostable task management application that helps you organize tasks and projects with multiple views including list, kanban, Gantt chart, and table. Built with speed in mind, it offers collaboration features, CalDAV integration, and full data ownership through self-hosting or an affordable managed cloud option.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Fully open-source (AGPLv3) with complete self-hosting capability for maximum data privacy
- Extremely fast performance with sub-100ms interactions and no loading spinners
- Multiple task views (list, Kanban, Gantt, table) provide flexibility for different workflows
- Natural language Quick Add Magic speeds up task creation significantly
- Very affordable cloud pricing compared to proprietary alternatives like Todoist or Asana
Key Features
Multiple Task Views
View and manage tasks in list, Kanban board, Gantt chart, or table view to match your preferred workflow
Quick Add Magic
Create tasks with due dates, labels, assignees, and more using natural language input without editing afterwards
Team Collaboration
Share projects with individual users or entire teams, assign tasks, and manage role-based access permissions
Recurring Tasks & Reminders
Set tasks to repeat at custom intervals and receive email reminders when tasks are due
CalDAV Integration
Sync tasks with your existing calendar apps and tools through built-in CalDAV support
Labels & Filters
Organize tasks with colorful labels and create saved filters to quickly find relevant tasks across projects
Hierarchical Projects
Organize tasks into projects and subprojects to keep related work grouped together in a clear structure
Pricing
Self-Hosted
0/month
- Unlimited projects and tasks
- All features included
- Full data ownership
- AGPLv3 license
- Community support
Best For
Privacy-Focused Personal Task Management
Individuals who want full control over their data can self-host Vikunja to manage personal to-dos, recurring tasks, and reminders without relying on third-party cloud services.
Small Team Project Collaboration
Small teams and startups can use Vikunja's shared projects, task assignments, and Kanban boards to coordinate work without paying per-user fees for commercial project management tools.
Todoist or Trello Replacement
Users migrating from proprietary task managers can adopt Vikunja as a free, open-source alternative that offers similar features like multiple views, labels, and filters.
