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Planka vs Trello

Self-host swap-in for Trello. · Self-host Trello · Planka on os-alt

Planka is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Trello — license AGPL-3.0, 10min docker-compose to stand up, and $5 vps comfortably handles a small team. Compare against Trello's $5/user/mo on Standard tier below.

Plankaopen-sourceTrellopaid SaaS
CategoryKanban / project boardsKanban / project boards
License / pricingAGPL-3.0$5/user/mo on Standard tier
Starting price$0 self-host$5/user/mo
GitHubplankanban/planka ★ 12.0k · last commit 4d agoaliveclosed source
Setup time10min docker-composeSaaS — sign up + bill
Monthly cost$5 VPS comfortably handles a small team.from $5/user/mo ($5/user/mo on Standard tier)

Switching from Trello to Planka

Trello → Show menu → More → Print and Export → JSON. In Planka there's no built-in Trello importer; use the community `trello-to-planka` script which reads the JSON and POSTs lists/cards via Planka's REST API. Attachments do not transfer.

Good fit for
Teams that want a clean, fast Trello clone with no enterprise bloat.
Weak at
No Power-Up equivalent; automations are thin.

Other open-source self-host alternatives to Trello

  • Wekan
    MIT15min docker-compose (Mongo + Wekan)$10 VPS — Mongo is the heavier process.
  • Kanboard
    MIT10min (PHP + SQLite/MySQL)$5 VPS — very low footprint.

In a terminal? npx os-alt trello prints Trello's self-host options — how the CLI works →

FAQ

Is Planka a free alternative to Trello?

Yes — Planka is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $5 VPS comfortably handles a small team.. Trello starts at $5/user/mo ($5/user/mo on Standard tier).

How long does Planka take to set up vs Trello?

Self-hosting Planka: 10min docker-compose. Trello is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.

What is Planka good at, and what is it weak at?

Good fit for: Teams that want a clean, fast Trello clone with no enterprise bloat.. Weak at: No Power-Up equivalent; automations are thin..