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Trello alternatives: 9 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Trello: limited reporting for complex projects, and advanced views require paid plans. We ranked 9 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Trello, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 358.3
2Kanboard logoKanboardOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 440.0
3WeKan logoWeKanOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 440.0
  1. Plane logo

    1. PlaneTop pick

    Best for: Teams that need a self-hosted Jira or Linear replacement

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    58.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Open-source boards you can self-host, with issues and cycles.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Multiple layouts including Gantt
    • Built-in pages for docs

    Cons

    • Younger product with fewer integrations
    • Self-hosting needs ops time
    Visit Plane Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Plane a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026plane.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Not checked yetplane.so(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Kanboard logo

    2. Kanboard

    Best for: Individuals and small technical teams who want a lightweight self-hosted Kanban board

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Minimal, MIT-licensed Kanban board you host yourself.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Very light to run, SQLite by default
    • WIP limits, swimlanes and flow analytics

    Cons

    • Plain, dated interface
    • No hosted service or official mobile app
    • Few collaboration features beyond comments
    Visit Kanboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Kanboard a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sign-in options
    LDAP/Active Directory and OAuth2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. WeKan logo

    3. WeKan

    Best for: Organisations that want a free Trello-like board on their own servers

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Trello

    Free, self-hosted Trello-style boards.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Familiar Trello-style boards with swimlanes
    • No telemetry and full data control

    Cons

    • Less polished and slower than hosted tools
    • Depends heavily on one lead maintainer
    • Documentation is scattered
    Visit WeKan Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.312
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is WeKan a good Trello alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wekan.fi(opens source in a new tab)
    Commercial support
    Paid support plans from the maintainer
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wekan.fi(opens source in a new tab)
    Telemetry
    None
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Trello alternative for…

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

Asana logo

Best Trello alternative for most people

Asana

Adds timelines, portfolios and reporting when boards aren't enough.

Plane logo

Best Trello alternative for a free option

Plane

Open-source boards you can self-host, with issues and cycles.

ClickUp logo

Best Trello alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

Many more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.

Kanboard logo

Best Trello alternative for open source

Kanboard

Minimal, MIT-licensed Kanban board you host yourself.

WeKan logo

Best Trello alternative for self-hosting

WeKan

Free, self-hosted Trello-style boards.

Linear logo

Best Trello alternative for Mac

Linear

Faster issue tracking for software teams that outgrow kanban.

Notion logo

Best Trello alternative for Windows

Notion

Boards inside a docs workspace if you want planning and notes together.

ClickUp logo

Best Trello alternative for Linux

ClickUp

Many more views and features in one app, with a generous free plan.

MeisterTask logo

Best Trello alternative for iPhone and Android

MeisterTask

Clean Kanban boards with built-in section automations.

PLANKA logo

Best Trello alternative for working in the browser

PLANKA

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

Trello alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Trello?

Asana ranks first right now. Adds timelines, portfolios and reporting when boards aren't enough. ClickUp and Linear follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Trello?

Yes. Asana (free plan + paid), ClickUp (free plan + paid), Linear (free plan + paid) 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 Trello?

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

Which Trello alternatives work on Linux?

ClickUp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Trello?

The complaints we hear most: limited reporting for complex projects; advanced views require paid plans.

How is this list ranked?

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