MindwtrvsVikunja
Two self-hosted Todoist alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Mindwtr | Vikunja | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 63/100 | 72/100 |
| Rank in category | #6 of 34 in Task Management | #2 of 34 in Task Management |
| GitHub stars | 2 338 | 5 892 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +37 | +398 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 8 | 12 |
| Latest release | v1.3.7 · 22 Oct 2026 | v2.7.1 · 20 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Easy |
| Official Docker image | Yes | Yes |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Go |
Which one should you pick?
Vikunja scores 72/100 against 63/100 for Mindwtr, so it is the safer default.
Vikunja ships more often: 12 stable releases in the past year, against 8 for Mindwtr.
If you want the quickest setup, Vikunja is easier to run; Mindwtr needs more configuration.
Vikunja is growing faster right now (+398 stars in 30 days).
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