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Best Open-Source Trello Alternatives (2026)

17 self-hostable, open-source projects that replace Trello — without paywalls on power-ups and automation. Each is scored for how hard it is to self-host, with one-click deploy options where they exist.

Trello's free tier is generous for personal use, but team automation (Butler), advanced power-ups, and admin controls sit behind paid plans that bill per user. People self-host to remove those paywalls, keep board data on their own servers, and avoid per-seat pricing as the team grows.

Our picks at a glance

Easiest to self-host
Kanboard

Lowest difficulty in the group at 2/5 (tied with Vikunja), a deliberately minimalist, fast PHP app that's simple to stand up and maintain.

Most powerful
Taiga

Goes well beyond plain kanban with full agile project management including Scrum, backlogs, and sprints for cross-functional teams.

Most active
WeKan

Highest momentum at 21,000 stars, the long-standing and most-starred Trello-style board here.

Best managed option
Vikunja

Offers official managed hosting (managed:yes) and pairs it with the lowest difficulty (2/5), so you can start hosted and self-host later.

Compare all 17 alternatives

ProjectDeployManagedLicense
Gitea
Go
56k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Docker Compose
+2
MIT3 days agoRepo
Gogs
Go
48k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT5 days agoRepo
WeKan
JavaScript
21k ★
3/5
Moderate
One-Click
Docker
+3
MIT3 days agoRepo
Super Productivity
Docker
20k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT3 days agoRepo
PLANKA
JavaScript
12k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Docker Compose
+2
AGPL-3.04 days agoRepo
Kanboard
PHP
9.6k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
MIT6 days agoRepo
gitbucket
Scala
9.4k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Manual
Apache-2.06 days agoRepo
Vikunja
Go
4.5k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
AGPL-3.03 days agoRepo
Nullboard
Javascript
4.1k ★
1/5
Effortless
Manual
BSD-2-Clause2 years agoRepo
Kaneo
K8S
3.7k ★
4/5
Involved
Kubernetes
Manual
MIT7 days agoRepo
tududi
Docker
3k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT4 days agoRepo
Donetick
Go
2.3k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
AGPL-3.06 days agoRepo
Tasks.md
Docker
2.1k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT3 months agoRepo
Restyaboard
JavaScript
2.1k ★
4/5
Involved
Docker
Manual
OSL-3.02 years agoRepo
ZenTao
PHP
1.6k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
AGPL-3.018 days agoRepo
Nextcloud Deck
JavaScript
1.4k ★
4/5
Involved
Docker
Manual
AGPL-3.03 days agoRepo
Taiga
Python
563 ★
4/5
Involved
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
MPL-2.02 years agoRepo

What to look for: For a kanban replacement, weigh how close the board UX is to Trello (drag-and-drop, real-time updates, swimlanes) against operational simplicity, since a heavier app means more to run and back up. Consider whether you need just boards or a broader task system (lists, Gantt, calendars), and check that the deploy method and database fit your stack.

Head-to-head:Gitea vs TrelloGogs vs TrelloWeKan vs TrelloSuper Productivity vs TrelloPLANKA vs Trello

The alternatives, reviewed

  1. #1
    Gitea
    Self-host: Easy

    Painless self-hosted Git service with code review, CI/CD, and package registry

    56k Go MIT 3 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Advanced Jira-style sprint planning, roadmaps, and velocity charts are absent
    • No native real-time pair-programming or live collaboration tools
    • Gitea Actions ecosystem is smaller than GitHub Actions; fewer third-party action integrations
    • Enterprise SSO (SAML, advanced LDAP group sync) requires extra configuration effort
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  2. #2
    Gogs
    Self-host: Easy

    Minimal painless self-hosted Git service written in Go

    48k Go MIT 5 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • No built-in CI/CD pipeline; relies on webhooks to external systems
    • Code review and pull-request functionality is basic compared to GitHub or Gitea
    • Plugin/extension ecosystem is very limited
    • Development pace is slower than Gitea; some features lag behind by years
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  3. #3
    WeKan
    Self-host: Moderate

    Open-source kanban board, the long-standing Trello alternative

    21k JavaScript MIT 3 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • UI is dated compared to Trello's polish
    • Meteor/MongoDB stack can be memory-heavy and occasionally slow on large boards
    • No official managed cloud hosting
    • Power-up/integration ecosystem is minimal versus Trello
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  4. #4
    Super Productivity
    Self-host: Easy

    Advanced to-do app with timeboxing, time tracking, and Jira/GitHub integrations

    20k Docker MIT 3 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • No multi-user collaboration or team workspace; primarily single-user
    • Board/Gantt chart views common in Asana or Monday.com are absent
    • Reporting and analytics are limited to personal time logs
    • No built-in file attachments or rich document editing on tasks
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  5. #5
    PLANKA
    Self-host: Moderate

    Elegant real-time kanban board built for teams, a clean Trello alternative

    12k JavaScript AGPL-3.0 4 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Newer versions moved to a fair-use license with Pro/Enterprise tiers for some features
    • Fewer features than Trello (no power-ups, limited automation)
    • No official mobile apps
    • No managed cloud offering from the core project
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  6. #6
    Kanboard
    Self-host: Easy

    Minimalist, fast kanban project management focused on the Kanban methodology

    9.6k PHP MIT 6 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Intentionally minimal; lacks rich card content, comments threading, and modern UI of Trello
    • No native mobile apps
    • Automation is rule-based and basic
    • No official cloud hosting
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  7. #7
    gitbucket
    Self-host: Moderate

    GitHub-compatible self-hosted Git platform with easy install and high extensibility

    9.4k Scala Apache-2.0 6 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • No native CI/CD system; requires external integration
    • JVM runtime adds memory overhead compared to Go-based alternatives
    • Package/container registry is not built in
    • Advanced project management views (kanban, roadmaps) require plugins
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  8. #8
    Vikunja
    Self-host: Easy

    Self-hosted to-do and task management app with list, kanban, table, and Gantt views

    4.5k Go AGPL-3.0 3 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • More of a task/to-do manager than a full team PM suite; lacks deep agile/sprint tooling
    • Limited reporting and dashboards
    • Mobile app is community-driven and less polished
    • Fewer third-party integrations than Asana
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  9. #9
    Nullboard
    Self-host: Effortless

    Single-page minimalist kanban board — compact, readable, and fast

    4.1k Javascript BSD-2-Clause 2 years ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • No multi-user support; data lives in a single browser's localStorage
    • No attachments, comments, due dates, or rich task metadata
    • No server-side persistence by default — data is lost if localStorage is cleared
    • No integrations with issue trackers, calendars, or external services
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  10. #10
    Kaneo
    Self-host: Involved

    Simple and efficient project management platform focused on clean UX

    3.7k K8S MIT 7 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Feature set is early-stage; lacks advanced views like Gantt, timeline, or calendar
    • No native integrations with developer tools (GitHub, GitLab, Jira)
    • Time tracking and reporting capabilities are not present
    • Primary deployment target is Kubernetes, which raises the barrier for smaller teams
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  11. #11
    tududi
    Self-host: Easy

    Hierarchical task manager with smart recurring tasks and Telegram integration

    3k Docker MIT 4 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Single-user focused; no team collaboration or permission management
    • No board or Gantt views; primarily a list-based task interface
    • Integrations are limited to Telegram; no native sync with GitHub, Jira, or calendars
    • Mobile app is absent; Telegram bot is the primary mobile interaction method
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  12. #12
    Donetick
    Self-host: Easy

    Task and chore manager for personal and family use with advanced scheduling

    2.3k Go AGPL-3.0 6 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Optimised for household chores rather than professional project management
    • No Gantt charts, sprints, or developer-tool integrations
    • Reporting is limited to basic history logs rather than burndown or velocity charts
    • Small community; fewer integrations and third-party plugins compared to established tools
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  13. #13
    Tasks.md
    Self-host: Easy

    Self-hosted file-based task board with full Markdown syntax support

    2.1k Docker MIT 3 months ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • No multi-user support or access controls; single-user by design
    • No due dates, labels, priorities, or rich task metadata beyond Markdown content
    • No integrations with external services or developer tools
    • Lacks swimlanes, filters, and search capabilities found in Trello or Linear
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  14. #14
    Restyaboard
    Self-host: Involved

    Trello-like open-source kanban board on the Restya platform

    2.1k JavaScript OSL-3.0 2 years ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Many add-ons and integrations require purchasing commercial extensions
    • Development pace is slower than newer tools like Plane or PLANKA
    • UI is somewhat dated
    • Manual installation (PostgreSQL, PHP, nginx) can be fiddly
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  15. #15
    ZenTao
    Self-host: Moderate

    Open-source Agile/Scrum project management with built-in bug tracking

    1.6k PHP AGPL-3.0 18 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • UI/UX is noticeably less polished than Jira or Linear, with a steeper learning curve for Western users
    • English documentation is incomplete; the product is primarily Chinese-market focused
    • Integrations with third-party tools (Slack, GitHub, CI systems) are limited without the paid edition
    • Reporting and analytics are basic compared to Jira's advanced query language
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  16. #16
    Nextcloud Deck
    Self-host: Involved

    Kanban-style task boards integrated into your Nextcloud instance

    1.4k JavaScript AGPL-3.0 3 days ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Requires a full Nextcloud installation; not a standalone app
    • Fewer board features and no power-ups versus Trello
    • Automation is minimal
    • Performance depends on the underlying Nextcloud setup
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  17. #17
    Taiga
    Self-host: Involved

    Agile project management for cross-functional teams with Scrum and Kanban

    563 Python MPL-2.0 2 years ago
    How it compares to Trello
    • Self-hosting the full stack (Django backend, Angular frontend, events, async) is fairly involved
    • Newer rewrite has fewer features than the legacy taiga-back/front it replaces
    • Smaller community and slower releases than Plane or Jira
    • Limited reporting/dashboards compared to Jira
    RepoDetails & deploy →

The verdict

WeKan is the safest default for a direct Trello replacement given its maturity and momentum; pick Kanboard if you want the simplest, fastest thing to run, Vikunja if you want a managed option or richer task views, or Taiga if you've outgrown kanban and need full agile.

Still deciding? Compare Gitea vs Gogs side by side →

Trello alternatives — frequently asked questions

What is the closest open-source Trello alternative?

WeKan is the most established Trello-style kanban board (21,000 stars, MIT), and Planka is a clean, real-time board built for teams. Restyaboard is explicitly Trello-like as well. All are free and self-hostable.

Which Trello alternative is easiest to self-host?

Kanboard and Vikunja are tied at difficulty 2/5, the lowest here. Kanboard is a lightweight PHP app focused purely on kanban; Vikunja is a single Go binary with broader task views.

Is there a free self-hosted kanban board?

Yes, all of these are free and open source, including WeKan (MIT), PLANKA (AGPL-3.0), Kanboard (MIT), Vikunja (AGPL-3.0), and Nextcloud Deck (AGPL-3.0).

Which offers managed hosting if I don't want to run a server?

Vikunja, Restyaboard, and Taiga offer official managed hosting. WeKan, PLANKA, Kanboard, and Nextcloud Deck are self-host only.

I already use Nextcloud — is there a kanban option built in?

Yes, Nextcloud Deck adds Trello-style boards directly inside your existing Nextcloud instance, so you reuse your current accounts and hosting rather than running a separate app.

Which one supports more than just kanban boards?

Vikunja adds list, table, and Gantt views alongside kanban, and Taiga provides full Scrum and Kanban agile project management. WeKan, PLANKA, and Kanboard stay focused on the board itself.

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