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WeKan alternatives

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

WeKan has a free plan. Paid plans start at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. 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
WeKanThis toolFree plan · from €50/yrYesWeb, Windows, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
KanboardFreeFreeWeb
PLANKAFree plan · from €7.20/moYesWeb
KanFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb
TaigaFree plan · from €5/moYesWeb

How each one differs from WeKan

  1. Trello

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

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel.
    • Only Trello lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trello also covers tasks and calendar.

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

    Trello vs WeKanTrello pricing and details

  2. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel.
    • Only WeKan lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Kanboard also covers time tracking and reports.
    • WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines.

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

    Kanboard vs WeKanKanboard pricing and details

  3. PLANKA

    Self-hosted kanban boards with a free Community edition

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

    Suits: Teams that must keep project data on their own servers

    PLANKA vs WeKanPLANKA pricing and details

  4. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel.
    • Only WeKan lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Kan also covers templates and tasks.
    • WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Individuals who want a free, minimal kanban board

    Kan vs WeKanKan pricing and details

  5. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel.
    • Only WeKan lists Windows and Android apps.
    • Taiga also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    • WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.

    Suits: Agile teams running Scrum or Kanban, or moving between the two

    Taiga vs WeKanTaiga pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in WeKan

  • The free hosted app gives Normal User access only; the Admin Panel needs the €50 per year SaaS or a self-hosted server.
  • The Android and Windows store apps are full-screen web browsers with no native functions, and iOS users are pointed to a browser.
  • Prices are listed in euros only, and paid services are sold business-to-business as final, non-refundable purchases.
  • The install page says only the newest release is supported and asks self-hosters to keep at least daily backups.
WeKan pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to WeKan?

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

Is there a free alternative to WeKan?

Yes. Kanboard is free to use. Trello, PLANKA, Kan and Taiga have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which WeKan alternatives work on macOS?

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

Which WeKan alternatives work on iOS?

The WeKan listing does not include an iOS app. Trello lists one.

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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