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Kan

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

Free plan · from $8/moProject ManagementChecked Oct 9, 2026
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What is Kan?

Kan is an open-source kanban app positioned as an alternative to Trello. Boards hold lists and cards with labels, checklists, comments and an activity log, and existing Trello boards can be imported. The hosted cloud version is free for one user and charges per seat for teams, while the AGPL-licensed code can be self-hosted with Docker Compose at no charge.

Kan has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. See every plan

Good for

  • Individuals who want a free, minimal kanban board
  • Teams leaving Trello that want to bring their boards along
  • Organizations that prefer to self-host open-source software

Worth knowing

  • 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.

Key features

Kanban boards
Drag-and-drop boards made of lists and cards. Boards, lists and cards are unlimited on every plan, including the free one.
Card details
Cards carry labels, checklists and a comment thread, and an activity log records every change. Filters and search help find cards on a board.
Board visibility and templates
Each board has a visibility setting that controls who can view and edit it, and custom board templates can be saved for reuse.
Trello import
Existing Trello boards can be imported on every plan, following a step-by-step guide in the documentation.
REST API and MCP server
A REST API covers boards, lists, cards and workspaces. An MCP server lets AI clients such as Claude Desktop control boards; its hosted endpoint needs a paid workspace.
Self-hosting
The AGPL-3.0 code can be run on your own infrastructure with Docker Compose and PostgreSQL, or deployed from an official Railway template.

Kan pricing

Starts at
$8 per user / month, billed yearly
Free plan
Free cloud plan: 1 user with unlimited boards and cards, checklists, labels, board templates and Trello import. File uploads are capped at 10 MB and API access is limited.
Free trial
14-day free trial on paid plans
Free$01 user with unlimited boards and cards, checklists, labels and filters, board templates and Trello import. 10 MB file uploads.
Teams$8per user / month, billed yearly; $10 billed monthlyAdds workspace members, assignees, mentions with email notifications, invite links, a custom workspace URL, unlimited file uploads and full API access.
EnterpriseCustomAdds SAML SSO, advanced admin controls, a dedicated account manager, a custom SLA and an on-premise deployment option.

Read from kan.bn on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Kan before you buy.

Pricing in detail

Ways to pay less

  • Annual discount20% less with yearly billing

    Teams costs $8 per user a month on yearly billing against $10 per user billed monthly, which works out to a 20% saving.

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  • Other savingsFree to self-host

    Kan's FAQ says the software can be self-hosted on your own infrastructure free of charge; the paid cloud plans fund the project.

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Works with

Kan alternatives

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Common questions

Is Kan free?

Kan has a free plan. Free cloud plan: 1 user with unlimited boards and cards, checklists, labels, board templates and Trello import. File uploads are capped at 10 MB and API access is limited. Paid plans start at $8 per user / month, billed yearly.

How much does Kan cost?

Kan lists 3 plans. Free: $0. Teams: $8 per user / month, billed yearly; $10 billed monthly. Enterprise: custom pricing. Prices were read from kan.bn on Oct 9, 2026.

What platforms does Kan work on?

Kan is available on Web.

Does Kan offer any discounts?

Kan publicly lists the following: 20% less with yearly billing; Free to self-host.

Does Kan have an Android app?

No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Kan is listed for Web.

Does Kan have an iPhone app?

No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Oct 9, 2026. Kan is listed for Web.

Is Kan open source?

Yes. Kan is open source, according to its own site. It can also be run on a server of your own.

Does Kan have an API?

Yes. Kan offers a public API, according to its own site.

What does Kan integrate with?

Kan's listing names Trello, Claude Desktop and Codex. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.

Does Kan have a free trial?

Yes. 14-day free trial on paid plans.

Who makes Kan?

Kan is made by Open Engineering.

What are the alternatives to Kan?

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

Sources for this page

The prices, plans, platforms and features above were read from these pages on Oct 9, 2026.