WeKan
A kanban board app (cards, lists, swimlanes) that you can self-host. No telemetry.
21.1k GitHub stars · MIT · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Open-source and self-hosted alternatives to Trello
Kanban boards are simple to self-host. These projects give you boards, lists and cards without per-seat pricing.
Category: Project management · GitHub data as of Oct 29, 2026 · FAQ · Cost & self-hosting
| Project | What it is | License | GitHub stars | Last release | Runs as | Hosted plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeKan Active MIT | A kanban board app (cards, lists, swimlanes) that you can self-host. No telemetry. | MIT | 21.1k | Oct 29, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Not confirmed |
| PLANKA Active Mixed or custom | Elegant open source project tracking. Self-hosted Kanban for teams — free Community edition, with PLANKA Pro for organisations. | Mixed or custom | 12.7k | Aug 10, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Not confirmed |
| Kanboard Active MIT | Kanban project management software. | MIT | 9.9k | Oct 21, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Not confirmed |
| Vikunja Active AGPL-3.0 | The task manager you actually own. | AGPL-3.0 | 5.9k | Oct 20, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
Are they still maintained?
4 of 4 Trello alternatives here had a code push or release in the last 180 days (checked Oct 29, 2026).
- WeKan: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- PLANKA: active, last activity Oct 28, 2026 (0 days ago)
- Kanboard: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- Vikunja: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
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What switching from Trello costs
Trello: current plans and prices are on Trello's pricing page.
| Alternative | How you run it | Software cost | What you pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| WeKan | Your server | $0 (MIT) | A server you rent or own, plus your time for updates and backups. |
| PLANKA | Your server | $0 (Mixed or custom, check terms) | A server you rent or own, plus your time for updates and backups. |
| Kanboard | Your server | $0 (MIT) | A server you rent or own, plus your time for updates and backups. |
| Vikunja | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
Self-hosting basics: WeKan, PLANKA, Kanboard and Vikunja need a server, which can be a small cloud server or a spare machine at home. For a sense of scale, DigitalOcean's price list shows a 1 GiB server at $6/month and 2 GiB at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size, and budget time for updates and backups.
Don't want to run a server? Vikunja offers a hosted plan run by the project itself. Prices change, so check each project's site.
License check: PLANKA does not use a single standard open-source license that GitHub can detect. Read the license before using it in a business.
The options in more detail
PLANKA
Elegant open source project tracking. Self-hosted Kanban for teams — free Community edition, with PLANKA Pro for organisations.
12.7k GitHub stars · Mixed or custom · last code push Oct 28, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Kanboard
Kanban project management software.
9.9k GitHub stars · MIT · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Vikunja
The task manager you actually own.
5.9k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Trello alternatives: common questions
What is the best open-source alternative to Trello?
It depends on how you use Trello. Of the 4 options here, WeKan is the most followed on GitHub (21.1k stars) and is actively maintained, with its latest release on Oct 29, 2026.
Is there a self-hosted Trello alternative?
Yes. WeKan, PLANKA, Kanboard and Vikunja run on a server you control, so your data stays with you. If you'd rather not run a server, Vikunja also offers a hosted plan from the people who make it.
Is there a free alternative to Trello?
Yes. Every project on this page can be downloaded and used at no cost from its public repository. Server apps are free software, but you pay for the server they run on. Check the license of PLANKA before using it in a business.
Are these Trello alternatives still maintained?
As of Oct 29, 2026, 4 of 4 had a code push or release in the last 180 days. None are flagged as inactive or archived. We re-check every project weekly.
How much does it cost to switch from Trello?
The software itself is free. For server apps, the main cost is hosting: as a reference point, DigitalOcean lists a 1 GiB server at $6/month and a 2 GiB server at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size. The hidden cost is time: moving your data and, for self-hosted apps, keeping up with updates and backups.
Are all of these really open source?
Not all under a standard license. PLANKA: GitHub could not identify a single standard license for this repository (often a mix of open-source and commercial parts). Read the LICENSE file before using it. The others use OSI-approved open-source licenses.
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