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PLANKA alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave PLANKA: source-available licence, not OSI open source, and kanban only, no Gantt or sprint planning. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces PLANKA, 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 PLANKA

    Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem.

    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 PLANKA 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 PLANKA alternative for…

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

Trello logo

Best PLANKA alternative for most people

Trello

Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem.

WeKan logo

Best PLANKA alternative for a free option

WeKan

Fully MIT-licensed self-hosted Kanban.

Trello logo

Best PLANKA alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Trello

Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem.

Kanboard logo

Best PLANKA alternative for open source

Kanboard

Very light MIT-licensed board with WIP limits.

Plane logo

Best PLANKA alternative for self-hosting

Plane

Open-source tracker with cycles for software teams.

Trello logo

Best PLANKA alternative for Mac

Trello

Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem.

Trello logo

Best PLANKA alternative for Windows

Trello

Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem.

Trello logo

Best PLANKA alternative for iPhone and Android

Trello

Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem.

Taiga logo

Best PLANKA alternative for working in the browser

Taiga

Open-source and self-hostable, with Scrum backlogs as well as Kanban.

PLANKA alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to PLANKA?

Trello ranks first right now. Hosted boards with a large Power-Up ecosystem. WeKan and Kanboard follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to PLANKA?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to PLANKA?

Yes: WeKan, Kanboard, Plane and Taiga, plus 1 more in the list above. WeKan, Kanboard and Plane can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from PLANKA?

The complaints we hear most: source-available licence, not OSI open source; kanban only, no Gantt or sprint planning; advanced features require the paid Pro edition.

How is this list ranked?

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