Kanboard
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
kanboard/kanboard · alive · ★ 9.58k · last commit today · 149 open issues
License: MIT
Good fit for Solo / small teams who want simple kanban with no JS framework overhead.
Weak at UI is functional, not pretty; no real-time multi-user updates.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli trello prints
the Trello comparison table including Kanboard.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Trello · Kanban / project boards
Use the third-party `trello2kanboard` python tool against a Trello JSON export. Cards and labels translate; checklists become Kanboard sub-tasks.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Kanboard actively maintained?
Yes — last commit today. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Kanboard cost to self-host?
Kanboard is free and open source under MIT. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS — very low footprint.
Which SaaS does Kanboard replace?
Kanboard is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Trello.