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Kanban Tool alternatives

Kanban Tool compared with 6 alternatives: KanbanFlow, Trello, Kanbanchi, Kanboard, Teamhood and 1 more.

Kanban Tool has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per user / month. 5 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Kanban ToolThis toolFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
KanbanFlowFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
KanbanchiFree plan · from $3.97/moYesWeb, Android
KanboardFreeFreeWeb
TeamhoodFree trial · from $6/moTrial onlyWeb
KerikaFree plan · from $9/moYesWeb, iOS, Android, Browser extension

How each one differs from Kanban Tool

  1. KanbanFlow

    Kanban boards with a built-in Pomodoro timer and time tracking

    • KanbanFlow starts at $5 per user / month (10% off when paid yearly). Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month.
    • Only Kanban Tool lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • KanbanFlow also covers Gantt & timelines and Pomodoro timer.
    • Kanban Tool also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: People who time their work with the Pomodoro technique

    KanbanFlow vs Kanban ToolKanbanFlow pricing and details

  2. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month.
    • Only Trello lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trello also covers tasks, calendar and Gantt & timelines.
    • Kanban Tool also covers time tracking and reports.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs Kanban ToolTrello pricing and details

  3. Kanbanchi

    Kanban boards and Gantt charts for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

    • Kanbanchi starts at $3.97 per seat / month, billed annually. Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month.
    • Only Kanban Tool lists an iOS app.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanbanchi also covers templates and Gantt & timelines.
    • Kanban Tool also covers workflow automation.

    Suits: Organizations that run on Google Workspace

    Kanbanchi vs Kanban ToolKanbanchi pricing and details

  4. Kanboard

    Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License

    • Kanboard is free. Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month.
    • Only Kanban Tool lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source, according to its own site.

    Suits: Teams that want a kanban board on a server they control

    Kanboard vs Kanban ToolKanboard pricing and details

  5. Teamhood

    Project management with capacity planning in a single plan

    • Teamhood starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly (minimum 3 users). Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month.
    • Kanban Tool has a free plan. Teamhood does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kanban Tool lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Teamhood also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Engineering, architecture and agency teams that share people across projects

    Teamhood vs Kanban ToolTeamhood pricing and details

  6. Kerika

    Task boards and whiteboards for remote and distributed teams

    • Kerika starts at $9 per Team Member / month, or $90 per year (US price). Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month.
    • Only Kerika lists a browser extension.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kerika also covers whiteboard, templates and tasks.
    • Kanban Tool also covers workflow automation, time tracking and reports.

    Suits: Distributed teams that want simple task boards and whiteboards

    Kerika vs Kanban ToolKerika pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Kanban Tool

  • The Free plan is limited to 2 boards and 2 users and has no file attachments.
  • Time tracking, process automation and user groups are only on the Enterprise plan at $11 per user / month.
  • The pricing page shows one per-user monthly price; annual billing exists, but its price is not listed.
  • Kanban Tool On-Site is sold in 10-user annual license packs, with pricing only on request.
Kanban Tool pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Kanban Tool?

The alternatives to Kanban Tool in this directory are KanbanFlow, Trello, Kanbanchi, Kanboard, Teamhood and Kerika. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kanban Tool.

Is there a free alternative to Kanban Tool?

Yes. Kanboard is free to use. KanbanFlow, Trello, Kanbanchi and Kerika have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Kanban Tool alternatives work on Windows?

The Kanban Tool listing does not include a Windows app. Trello lists one.

Which Kanban Tool alternatives work on macOS?

The Kanban Tool listing does not include a macOS app. Trello lists one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Kanban Tool?

Kanboard is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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