Stacks is a cross-platform all-in-one project management tool that works on top of a local folder.
Publisher’s description
What is Stacks?
Stacks by Cristian Barlutiu is proprietary Windows software. It is written in TypeScript.
Installation and requirements
The publisher provides EXE (NSIS) installers for 32-bit Windows. It can be installed for the current user only, without administrator rights. A silent install is possible with the installer’s documented switches.
Updates and version history
The current version is 1.9.14, released on August 30, 2024. The version history goes back to August 6, 2021: 35 releases, all linked to the official files. That is about 11 releases a year. The last update is more than a year old.
Popularity and file types
The source code on GitHub (stacks-task-manager/stacks) has 7 stars.
Project description on GitHub: “A self-hosted, open source alternative to Notion and Trello for small teams. Tasks, docs, time tracking, and real-time collaboration on your own server. AGPL-3.0.”
Pros / Cons
Pros
- Documented silent install
- Installs without administrator rights
- Frequent updates (about 11 a year)
Cons
- Proprietary licence: check the terms and price
- No native ARM64 build
- 32-bit only
- No update for more than a year
In short: Stacks is a Windows tool for 32-bit PCs. It is actively maintained. Administrators can deploy it unattended.
Is Stacks safe to download?
- The file is served by github.com, the publisher’s own domain
- The download link uses HTTPS
- A SHA256 hash is published, so you can verify the file:
3410F5E1DC099A58F6BAF398EE4BE4A0CB7ED6D0E0DE69BF4DDB326D0973D697· Open the VirusTotal report for this hash - The link has not been checked yet
- ExeAtlas does not host, wrap or modify installers
Related guide: How to check a file’s SHA256 hash on Windows
Recent versions
All 35 versions ›35 versions over 3 years · about 11 a year
| Version | Date | Size | Files |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1.9.14Latest | August 30, 2024 | — | 32-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.13 | October 25, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.12 | September 8, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.10 | July 30, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.7 | July 5, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.6 | July 1, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.5 | June 30, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
| 1.9.4 | June 23, 2022 | — | 64-bit EXE (NSIS) |
Install from the command line
Silent install ›winget install --id stacks.stacks -eStacks-Setup-1.9.14.exe /SRelated guide: How to use winget: install and update apps
Information
- Publisher
- Cristian Barlutiu
- Licence
- Proprietary
- Price
- See the publisher’s site
- Source code
- github.com/stacks-task-manager/stacks
- Written in
- TypeScript
- Requires
- Windows 11 / 10
- Architecture
- 32-bit
- Installer
- EXE (NSIS)
- Version
- 1.9.14
- Released
- August 30, 2024
- Added to the catalogue
- August 6, 2021
- Versions listed
- 35
- Updates / year
- 11.4
- GitHub stars
- 7
- GitHub forks
- 2
- Website
- stacks.rocks
- winget ID
- stacks.stacks
Ratings and reviews
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Frequently asked questions
Is Stacks free?
Stacks is proprietary (closed-source) software (licence: Proprietary). Whether it costs money depends on the edition: check the publisher’s site for prices and free tiers.
Is Stacks safe to download?
The download comes from github.com, which belongs to the publisher; ExeAtlas does not host or change the file. Compare its SHA256 hash with the one shown here, or open the VirusTotal report for that hash.
How do I install Stacks with winget?
Open PowerShell or Windows Terminal and run the winget command shown on this page. winget downloads the official installer and checks its SHA256 hash before running it.
Can Stacks be installed silently?
Yes. The silent install page lists the exact command for each installer.
Does Stacks run on ARM (Windows on Arm)?
There is no ARM64 build; Windows 11 on Arm can run the 32-bit version through emulation.
Where can I download an older version of Stacks?
The versions page lists all 35 versions with links to their official installer files, back to August 6, 2021.
Can I use Stacks without administrator rights?
Yes, there is a per-user installer that does not need administrator rights.