# Kanri

> Offline kanban board app for Windows, macOS and Linux

Kanri is a free, open-source kanban board app for the desktop that runs without an internet connection or an account. Boards hold columns and cards with rich-text descriptions, sub-tasks, due dates and tags, and all of it is saved in one local JSON file. It is aimed at personal use and solo developers: there is no cloud sync or collaboration, and the developers say a sync service of their own is not planned in the near future.

- **Category:** To-Do List Apps
- **Made by:** Kanri Team (since 2022)
- **Website:** https://www.kanriapp.com
- **Runs on:** Windows, macOS, Linux
- **Facts last checked:** Oct 9, 2026

## Pricing

Kanri is free to use.

- **Pricing model:** Free
- **Free plan:** The whole app is free and open source under GPL v3, with no paid version, no account and no usage tracking. The FAQ says the project generates no revenue.
- **Free trial:** None listed.

| Plan | Price | What you get |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Free | $0 | The complete desktop app for Windows, macOS and Linux, with unlimited boards, columns and cards. |

Read from https://www.kanriapp.com/about/ on Oct 9, 2026. Prices change, so confirm with Kanri before buying.

## Key features

- **Boards, columns and cards:** Unlimited boards, each with customizable columns for the stages of a workflow and cards that move between them.
- **Card details:** A card can carry a rich-text description written in a Markdown-like format, along with sub-tasks, a due date and tags.
- **Local storage with no account:** All data is stored on the computer in a single JSON file. The app needs no internet connection or sign-up and does not track usage.
- **Themes and backgrounds:** Light, dark and Catppuccin themes are included, and custom themes and board background images can be set.
- **Keyboard and click shortcuts:** Keyboard shortcuts create, rename and delete columns, add cards and change column zoom. Double-clicking renames a card or edits a sub-task without opening the card.
- **Import and export:** Boards exported from Trello as JSON can be imported with their columns, cards, descriptions, sub-tasks, due dates and tags. Single boards or all data can be exported as a backup.

## Good for

- Personal kanban boards kept on one computer
- Solo developers who want boards without an account
- People moving a board off Trello to a local app

## Worth knowing

- Desktop only: downloads are offered for Windows, macOS and Linux, with no mobile or web version.
- There is no cloud sync or collaboration, and the FAQ says the data file's location cannot be changed yet, so boards cannot be placed in a synced folder.
- The app is not code-signed, so the operating system may flag it as unsafe; Apple Silicon Mac users may need to run a Terminal command if macOS reports the app as broken.
- The README says the project is still in active development, is provided as is, and that users should make regular backups.

## Works with

Trello

**Tags:** Kanban boards, Tasks, Open source, Works offline, Local-first

## Alternatives

- [Brisqi](https://toolgpa.com/tools/brisqi): Offline-first personal kanban app with one-time licenses. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/brisqi-vs-kanri)
- [Trello](https://toolgpa.com/tools/trello): Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/kanri-vs-trello)
- [Tasks.md](https://toolgpa.com/tools/tasks-md): Self-hosted kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/kanri-vs-tasks-md)
- [Super Productivity](https://toolgpa.com/tools/super-productivity): Free, open-source to-do app with time tracking and a Pomodoro timer. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/kanri-vs-super-productivity)
- [Kan Do](https://toolgpa.com/tools/kan-do): Personal kanban boards for Mac, iPhone and iPad, bought once. [Compare](https://toolgpa.com/compare/kan-do-vs-kanri)

## Sources

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

- https://www.kanriapp.com/about/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/download/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/getting-started/what-is-kanri/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/getting-started/faq/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/guides/import-from-trello/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/guides/shortcuts/
- https://www.kanriapp.com/support/
- https://github.com/kanriapp/kanri
- https://api.github.com/repos/kanriapp/kanri

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