# Open-source alternatives to Trello

> Open-source alternatives to Trello that run locally, allow commercial use and need no paid API include Kanboard (Kanban boards (boards; MIT). WeKan covers all 3 Trello jobs.

Trello: Atlassian's cloud kanban app of boards, lists and cards for personal and team task tracking, with paid per-user tiers that add views such as calendar and timeline. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-15). Facts checked 2026-10-16.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [WeKan](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/wekan) | kanban-boards, board-collaboration, calendar-timeline-views | Own computer or server; a paid SaaS also exists | Yes, MIT | None required; paid SaaS admin panel and pre-paid support are optional | 1 GB free RAM for WeKan; 4 GB total RAM for a production server |
| [PLANKA](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/planka) | kanban-boards, board-collaboration | Self-hosted (Docker Compose or manual) or PLANKA cloud | Internal use within your organisation allowed; hosting it for third parties for commercial gain needs a commercial licence | None required; PLANKA Pro (calendar/timeline views, SSO, templates, mobile) and cloud hosting are optional | Not documented |
| [Leantime](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/leantime) | issue-tracking, sprint-planning, scrum-kanban-boards, roadmaps-gantt, time-tracking, kanban-boards, task-management | Self-hosted (PHP/MySQL or Docker); managed hosting and SaaS also offered | Yes; listed features are in the open source version, AGPL conditions apply | None required to self-host; managed hosting and SaaS are optional | No CPU or RAM figures; needs PHP 8.2+ and MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.6+ |
| [Kanboard](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/kanboard) | kanban-boards | Self-hosted PHP web app | Yes, MIT | None required; no paid edition found | Not documented |
| [Vikunja](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/vikunja) | kanban-boards, calendar-timeline-views, task-management, roadmaps-gantt | Single binary or Docker container on your own machine or server; hosted cloud optional | Yes; AGPL conditions apply; company admin features are in paid Pro | None required; Vikunja Pro and hosted Vikunja Cloud are optional | Not documented |
| [Nextcloud Deck](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/nextcloud-deck) | kanban-boards, board-collaboration | Self-hosted as an app inside your Nextcloud server | Yes; AGPL conditions apply | None required; needs a (free) Nextcloud server | Nextcloud server needs at least 128 MB RAM per process, 512 MB recommended |
| [Kan](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/kan) | kanban-boards, board-collaboration | Self-hosted (Docker Compose, Railway) or hosted cloud | Yes; AGPL conditions apply if you modify it and offer it over a network | None required to self-host; hosted cloud is optional | Not documented |
| [4ga Boards](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/4ga-boards) | kanban-boards, board-collaboration | Self-hosted (Docker Compose, Kubernetes, TrueNAS, manual) or paid hosting | Yes, MIT | None required; professional hosting is optional | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to Trello?

Yes. WeKan, Nextcloud Deck, PLANKA, Vikunja and Kan are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. WeKan covers every job we list for Trello; the others cover only part of it, so check which job you need.

### Can I do Kanban boards (boards locally without a Trello subscription?

Yes, with WeKan (MIT), Nextcloud Deck (AGPL-3.0-or-later) and Leantime (AGPL-3.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do shared boards with comments and live updates locally without a Trello subscription?

Yes, with WeKan (MIT), Nextcloud Deck (AGPL-3.0-or-later) and PLANKA (Custom licence). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Trello alternatives can I use commercially?

Confirmed: 4ga Boards, Kanboard and WeKan. With conditions: Kan, Leantime, Nextcloud Deck, PLANKA and Vikunja. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of Trello?

WeKan covers every job we list for Trello.

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