Wekan

Project management

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A CLOSER LOOK

What is Wekan?

Wekan is a collaborative Kanban board application with cards, swimlanes and shared workflows. It offers an open-source way to coordinate team tasks while keeping board data on your own infrastructure.

Collaborative boards

Cards and checklists

Swimlanes

Card assignments

Is it a good fit?

Best suited to

Groups coordinating shared work through visual boards.

Before you choose

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Wekan offers MIT-licensed self-hosted software at no license charge. Server hosting and optional commercial support are separate.

Server hosting and optional commercial support are separate.

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The useful parts. The trade-offs.

Why consider it

Visual structure works for both personal and team queues

MIT licensing allows flexible deployment

What to keep in mind

Requires installation and ongoing administration

Complex planning may need tools beyond a Kanban board

How to use it well

A Wekan board can make a recurring process visible without turning every card into a complex project. Swimlanes separate work streams, while checklists capture details that would otherwise clutter the main board.

Create one board for a clearly defined process, then use swimlanes to separate work streams without multiplying boards. Put acceptance details in each card and keep checklists short. Assign responsibility before moving a card into an active column.

A few things you might be wondering.

Is Wekan free?

Wekan offers MIT-licensed self-hosted software at no license charge. Server hosting and optional commercial support are separate.

Can Wekan be self-hosted?

Yes. The project publishes installation options and its MIT-licensed source.

Where is private support obtained?

The project distinguishes public GitHub support from separately purchased private support.

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?

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