Kanboard vs Wekan
Self-host pick — both replace Trello (Kanban / project boards).
Both Kanboard and Wekan self-host as a replacement for Trello (Kanban / project boards). Pick Kanboard if you want solo / small teams who want simple kanban with no JS framework overhead; pick Wekan if you want teams that miss old-school Trello with full self-host control. Both are MIT-family licensed and similar to set up.
| Kanboardopen-source | Wekanopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Setup time | 10min (PHP + SQLite/MySQL) | 15min docker-compose (Mongo + Wekan) |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS — very low footprint. | $10 VPS — Mongo is the heavier process. |
| GitHub | kanboard/kanboard | wekan/wekan |
| Replaces | Trello | Trello |
Good fit for
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli trello prints Trello's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Kanboard or Wekan?
Kanboard: 10min (PHP + SQLite/MySQL). Wekan: 15min docker-compose (Mongo + Wekan).
What does each cost to run?
Kanboard: $5 VPS — very low footprint.. Wekan: $10 VPS — Mongo is the heavier process.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Kanboard and Wekan replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Trello.