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Planka — open source alternative

Trello-style kanban you can self-host in minutes.

Strengths

  • One-command Docker deploy.
  • Clean Trello-like UX.
  • Lightweight and fast.

Weaknesses

  • Fewer power-ups than Trello.
  • No official mobile app.
  • Small team — features land at moderate pace.
License: AGPL-3.0 Self-host difficulty: 2/5 Self-host only

Official site · Source on GitHub

Ad slot — OSS middle

Planka is used as an alternative to

Trello

Simple kanban boards.

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