Alternatives · Project Management
Kanboard alternatives
Kanboard compared with 8 alternatives: WeKan, PLANKA, Kan, Trello, Taiga and 3 more.
Kanboard is free to use. All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| KanboardThis tool | Free | Free | Web |
| WeKan | Free plan · from €50/yr | Yes | Web, Windows, Android |
| PLANKA | Free plan · from €7.20/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kan | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web |
| Trello | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Taiga | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Kanban Tool | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| KanbanFlow | Free plan · from $5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Redmine | Free | Free | Web |
How each one differs from Kanboard
- 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. Kanboard is free.
- Only WeKan lists Windows and Android apps.
- WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines.
- Kanboard also covers time tracking and reports.
Suits: Organizations that want a kanban board on their own server
- 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). Kanboard is free.
- Kanboard is open source, according to its own site.
- PLANKA also covers templates.
- Kanboard also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Teams that must keep project data on their own servers
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Kan
Open-source kanban boards, built as an alternative to Trello
- Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Kanboard is free.
- Kan also covers templates and tasks.
- Kanboard also covers workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
Suits: Individuals who want a free, minimal kanban board
- 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). Kanboard is free.
- Only Trello lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Trello also covers tasks, calendar and Gantt & timelines.
- Kanboard also covers time tracking and reports.
Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards
- Free plan · from €5/mo
Taiga
Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban
- Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Kanboard is free.
- Taiga also covers wiki and issue tracking.
- Kanboard also covers workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
Suits: Agile teams running Scrum or Kanban, or moving between the two
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Kanban Tool
Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics
- Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. Kanboard is free.
- Only Kanban Tool lists iOS and Android apps.
- Kanboard is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that run kanban with WIP limits and flow metrics
- Free plan · from $5/mo
KanbanFlow
Kanban boards with a built-in Pomodoro timer and time tracking
- KanbanFlow starts at $5 per user / month (10% off when paid yearly). Kanboard is free.
- Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- KanbanFlow also covers Gantt & timelines and Pomodoro timer.
- Kanboard also covers workflow automation.
Suits: People who time their work with the Pomodoro technique
- Free
Redmine
Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app
- Redmine is free. Kanboard is free.
- Redmine also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.
- Kanboard also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Teams able to install and maintain their own server software
Limits worth knowing in Kanboard
- There is no hosted version: you install and maintain it yourself, which needs PHP 8.1 or later, a web server and a database.
- The project is in maintenance mode; the main developer makes only small fixes, and releases depend on community contributions.
- There is no official mobile app. The web interface is responsive, but the docs say the board is not practical on small screens.
- Gantt charts, a calendar and Slack or GitHub connections come from separately installed plugins, which the project does not review.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Kanboard?
The alternatives to Kanboard in this directory are WeKan, PLANKA, Kan, Trello, Taiga, Kanban Tool, KanbanFlow and Redmine. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Kanboard.
Is there a free alternative to Kanboard?
Yes. Redmine is free to use. WeKan, PLANKA, Kan, Trello, Taiga, Kanban Tool and KanbanFlow have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Kanboard alternatives work on Windows?
The Kanboard listing does not include a Windows app. WeKan and Trello list one.
Which Kanboard alternatives work on macOS?
The Kanboard listing does not include a macOS app. Trello lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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