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Kanboard alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Kanboard: plain, dated interface, and no hosted service or official mobile app. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Kanboard, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Trello currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Trello logoTrelloFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +22 of 373.3
  1. Trello logo

    1. TrelloTop pick

    Best for: Small teams that want simple visual boards

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    73.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Kanboard

    Hosted boards with a polished interface and many integrations.

    Pros

    • Very easy to learn
    • Flexible boards for any process
    • Built-in automation

    Cons

    • Limited reporting for complex projects
    • Advanced views require paid plans
    Visit Trello Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Trello a good Kanboard alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026trello.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Atlassian
    Not checked yettrello.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automation
    Built in
    Checked Oct 24, 2026trello.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Kanboard alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Trello logo

Best Kanboard alternative for most people

Trello

Hosted boards with a polished interface and many integrations.

WeKan logo

Best Kanboard alternative for a free option

WeKan

Another free self-hosted Kanban board with a more Trello-like interface.

PLANKA logo

Best Kanboard alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

PLANKA

Self-hosted Kanban with a modern, real-time interface.

Taiga logo

Best Kanboard alternative for open source

Taiga

Open-source and adds Scrum backlogs and sprints.

Plane logo

Best Kanboard alternative for self-hosting

Plane

Open-source tracker for teams that outgrow a plain board.

Trello logo

Best Kanboard alternative for Mac

Trello

Hosted boards with a polished interface and many integrations.

Trello logo

Best Kanboard alternative for Windows

Trello

Hosted boards with a polished interface and many integrations.

Trello logo

Best Kanboard alternative for iPhone and Android

Trello

Hosted boards with a polished interface and many integrations.

Vikunja logo

Best Kanboard alternative for working in the browser

Vikunja

Self-hosted task app with list, board and Gantt views.

Kanboard alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Kanboard?

Trello ranks first right now. Hosted boards with a polished interface and many integrations. WeKan and PLANKA follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Kanboard?

Yes. Trello (free plan + paid), WeKan (open source), PLANKA (free plan + paid) and Taiga (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Kanboard?

Yes: WeKan, Taiga, Plane and Vikunja. WeKan, Taiga and Plane can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from Kanboard?

The complaints we hear most: plain, dated interface; no hosted service or official mobile app; few collaboration features beyond comments.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Kanboard, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.