Project boards & kanban

5 SaaS · open-source self-host alternatives in this vertical

Every SaaS in this category, paired with its primary open-source self-host alternative. Each link drills into the full comparison page (license, setup time, monthly cost, migration sketch). Managed-hosting picks for self-hosters: managed Vikunja, Wekan, Plane, OpenProject, or Kimai.

Asana Project + task management

Primary self-host alt: Vikunja · go-vikunja/vikunja · AGPL-3.0 · 10min docker-compose
Jira Issue tracking / agile boards

Primary self-host alt: OpenProject · opf/openproject · GPL-3.0 · 20min docker-compose
Linear Issue tracker / project management

Primary self-host alt: Plane · makeplane/plane · AGPL-3.0 · 20min docker-compose
Monday.com Work management / project boards

Primary self-host alt: Vikunja · go-vikunja/vikunja · AGPL-3.0 · 10min docker-compose
Trello Kanban / project boards

Primary self-host alt: Planka · plankanban/planka · AGPL-3.0 · 10min docker-compose

FAQ

How many open-source self-host alternatives does os-alt list for project boards & kanban?

5 SaaS in the project boards & kanban vertical, each paired with its primary open-source self-host alternative on os-alt.

Are these project boards & kanban alternatives free?

Yes — every listed alternative is open source and free to self-host. Your only cost is the VPS or hardware that runs it.

What managed-hosting options does os-alt suggest for project boards & kanban?

Managed-hosting picks for self-hosters: managed Vikunja, Wekan, Plane, OpenProject, or Kimai.