Alternatives · Project Management
Kan alternatives
Kan compared with 5 alternatives: Trello, PLANKA, WeKan, Kanboard and Fizzy.
Kan has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
How each one differs from Kan
- Free plan · from $5/mo
Trello
Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation
- Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Trello lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Trello also covers calendar, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
- Kan also covers templates.
Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards
- Free plan · from €7.20/mo
PLANKA
Self-hosted kanban boards with a free Community edition
- PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro). Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Kan is open source, according to its own site.
- PLANKA also covers time tracking.
- Kan also covers tasks.
Suits: Teams that must keep project data on their own servers
- Free plan · from €50/yr
WeKan
Open-source kanban boards with swimlanes, self-hosted or hosted
- WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only WeKan lists Windows and Android apps.
- WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
- Kan also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: Organizations that want a kanban board on their own server
- Free
Kanboard
Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License
- Kanboard is free. Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Kanboard also covers workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
- Kan also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: Teams that want a kanban board on a server they control
- Free
Fizzy
Free kanban tracker for bugs, issues and ideas from 37signals
- Fizzy is free. Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Only Fizzy lists iOS and Android apps.
- Fizzy also covers issue tracking.
- Kan also covers templates and tasks.
Suits: Small teams tracking bugs, issues and ideas on simple boards
Limits worth knowing in Kan
- The free cloud plan is for one user; workspace members, assignees and mentions need Teams at $8 per user / month billed yearly.
- Free cloud workspaces are limited to 10 MB file uploads and limited API access.
- No mobile or desktop apps are listed; Kan runs in the browser.
- SAML SSO, an SLA and an account manager are Enterprise only.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kan?
The alternatives to Kan in this directory are Trello, PLANKA, WeKan, Kanboard and Fizzy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kan.
Is there a free alternative to Kan?
Yes. Kanboard and Fizzy are free to use. Trello, PLANKA and WeKan have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kan alternatives work on Windows?
The Kan listing does not include a Windows app. Trello and WeKan list one.
Which Kan alternatives work on macOS?
The Kan listing does not include a macOS app. Trello lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Every listing on this page was checked on Oct 9, 2026, against the pages it cites. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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