Vikunja
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Kanboard
Minimal, open-source Kanban project management you host yourself.
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What is Kanboard?
Kanboard is project management software focused on the Kanban method: simple boards, work-in-progress limits and a clean, fast interface. It is free and open source under the MIT licence and runs on your own server, with Docker setups for SQLite, MySQL and PostgreSQL. The project is in maintenance mode, so it receives small fixes and community contributions rather than major new features.
Pros
- Free and open source (MIT)
- Lightweight and fast, even on small servers
- Built around Kanban limits that keep work flowing
Cons
- In maintenance mode, so few new features
- Plain design compared with hosted tools
Who should use Kanboard
People who want a simple, private Kanban board on their own server.
Who may not need it
Teams that want modern collaboration features and integrations.
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