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PLANKA alternatives

PLANKA compared with 5 alternatives: Trello, WeKan, Kanboard, Kan and Fizzy.

PLANKA has a free plan. Paid plans start at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro). 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

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PLANKAThis toolFree plan · from €7.20/moYesWeb
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
WeKanFree plan · from €50/yrYesWeb, Windows, Android
KanboardFreeFreeWeb
KanFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb
FizzyFreeFreeWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from PLANKA

  1. Trello

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

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro).
    • Only Trello lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • PLANKA is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trello also covers tasks, calendar, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • PLANKA also covers templates and time tracking.

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

    Trello vs PLANKATrello pricing and details

  2. WeKan

    Open-source kanban boards with swimlanes, self-hosted or hosted

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro).
    • Only WeKan lists Windows and Android apps.
    • WeKan is open source, according to its own site.
    • WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • PLANKA also covers templates and time tracking.

    Suits: Organizations that want a kanban board on their own server

    WeKan vs PLANKAWeKan pricing and details

  3. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro).
    • Kanboard is open source, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers workflow automation and reports.
    • PLANKA also covers templates.

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

    Kanboard vs PLANKAKanboard pricing and details

  4. Kan

    Open-source kanban boards, built as an alternative to Trello

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro).
    • Kan is open source, according to its own site.
    • Kan also covers tasks.
    • PLANKA also covers time tracking.

    Suits: Individuals who want a free, minimal kanban board

    Kan vs PLANKAKan pricing and details

  5. Fizzy

    Free kanban tracker for bugs, issues and ideas from 37signals

    • Fizzy is free. PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro).
    • Only Fizzy lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Fizzy is open source, according to its own site.
    • Fizzy also covers issue tracking.
    • PLANKA also covers templates and time tracking.

    Suits: Small teams tracking bugs, issues and ideas on simple boards

    Fizzy vs PLANKAFizzy pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in PLANKA

  • The Community edition is source-available under a Fair Use License and has no single sign-on, guest roles, templates or calendar view.
  • Hosted Pro has a 5-user minimum. Prices are in euros, exclude VAT, and are offered to organizations rather than private individuals.
  • Moving a Community installation to Pro is one-way: the vendor says the only route back is a backup made before the upgrade.
  • The apps page lists only a community-built quick-add app. PLANKA runs in the browser, and full phone and tablet support is a Pro feature.
PLANKA pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to PLANKA?

The alternatives to PLANKA in this directory are Trello, WeKan, Kanboard, Kan and Fizzy. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with PLANKA.

Is there a free alternative to PLANKA?

Yes. Kanboard and Fizzy are free to use. Trello, WeKan and Kan have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which PLANKA alternatives work on Windows?

The PLANKA listing does not include a Windows app. Trello and WeKan list one.

Which PLANKA alternatives work on macOS?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to PLANKA?

WeKan, Kanboard, Kan and Fizzy are described as open source on their own sites.

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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