Kanboard

Project management

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Kanboard?

Kanboard is a focused Kanban application for visualizing work, limiting work in progress and moving tasks between columns. Its self-hosted design suits teams seeking a compact task board.

Kanban board

Work-in-progress limits

Task filters

Automatic actions

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Small teams wanting a focused self-hosted Kanban board.

Before you choose

Maintenance mode: small fixes and community contributions, without an active major-feature roadmap.

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Kanboard offers MIT-licensed self-hosted software at no license charge. Maintenance mode: small fixes and community contributions, without an active major-feature roadmap.

Maintenance mode: small fixes and community contributions, without an active major-feature roadmap.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Small feature set keeps board administration manageable

Work-in-progress limits encourage finishing existing work

What to keep in mind

Project is in maintenance mode

Hosting and plugin upkeep remain your responsibility

How to use it well

Kanboard is most useful when its columns represent real handoffs. Set a small number of stages and review blocked cards regularly, so a visually tidy board does not hide work that has stopped moving.

Define a few workflow columns and set realistic work-in-progress limits before inviting the team. Use filters to find blocked or overdue tasks, and add automatic actions only after the workflow settles. Keep the installation updated and review plugins separately.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Kanboard free?

Kanboard offers MIT-licensed self-hosted software at no license charge. Maintenance mode: small fixes and community contributions, without an active major-feature roadmap.

What does maintenance mode mean?

The maintainer focuses on small fixes; community changes and periodic releases continue.

Can Kanboard enforce work-in-progress limits?

It provides column limits to make excessive concurrent work visible on the board.

Where can I check the latest prices?

Use the provider link on this page. Billing period, location, team size, promotions, taxes, and optional extras may affect the amount you pay.

How should I compare this tool with alternatives?

Choose tools for the same task, then compare their feature limits, platform support, and total cost for your team. The Compare button helps you keep a shortlist.

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