Wekan vs Trello
Self-host swap-in for Trello. · Self-host Trello · Wekan on os-alt
Wekan is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Trello — license MIT, 15min docker-compose (Mongo + Wekan) to stand up, and $10 vps — mongo is the heavier process. Compare against Trello's $5/user/mo on Standard tier below.
| Wekanopen-source | Trellopaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Kanban / project boards | Kanban / project boards |
| License / pricing | MIT | $5/user/mo on Standard tier |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $5/user/mo |
| GitHub | wekan/wekan | closed source |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose (Mongo + Wekan) | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS — Mongo is the heavier process. | from $5/user/mo ($5/user/mo on Standard tier) |
Switching from Trello to Wekan
Wekan has a built-in Trello importer (Boards → Add → Import → Trello). Paste a Trello board JSON export; lists, cards, labels, members, and checklists come over. Attachments are retried via Trello's URLs (must be public).
- Good fit for
- Teams that miss old-school Trello with full self-host control.
- Weak at
- UI feels dated; Mongo backups need attention.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to Trello
In a terminal? npx os-alt trello prints Trello's self-host options —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Is Wekan a free alternative to Trello?
Yes — Wekan is open source under MIT. Self-host cost: $10 VPS — Mongo is the heavier process.. Trello starts at $5/user/mo ($5/user/mo on Standard tier).
How long does Wekan take to set up vs Trello?
Self-hosting Wekan: 15min docker-compose (Mongo + Wekan). Trello is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Wekan good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Teams that miss old-school Trello with full self-host control.. Weak at: UI feels dated; Mongo backups need attention..