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Best Kanban Software in 2026

A Kanban board makes work visible as cards progress through stages. The software here can be compared by automation rules, custom card fields, and WIP limits, which affect how boards can be configured around a team's process. Guest access and mobile apps may matter when collaborators need to participate from different places. Check free-plan availability and board limits for capacity, alongside the listed starting price. WeKan, MeisterTask, and Jotform are among the options shown. Consider how your team tracks work and which controls, access arrangements, and limits fit its boards.

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    Collattice

    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Collattice combines a self-hosted kanban board with MCP and REST access, live updates, and webhook support. Its upload limits differ between browser and API use, so check them against your file needs.

    7.6 Open source Visit site
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    Doska

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    Doska provides a free offline board with Markdown cards and local-folder synchronization. Its shared and attachment features depend on self-hosting, so consider that setup requirement first.

    7.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Flow-e

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    Flow-e combines email task organization, calendar context and delegation in a browser-based board. Consider its hosted-only deployment and the paid Kanbanize requirement for team-board integration.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $5/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Hygger

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Hygger brings board-based project work, Scrum reporting, prioritization, and roadmaps together with mobile access and integrations.

    7.5 From $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Jotform

    by Jotform
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Jotform combines form creation with workflow, document, and integration tools. The free plan has stated usage limits and branding, while multiuser access is limited to Enterprise.

    7.4 Free plan Visit site
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    KanbanFlow

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    KanbanFlow combines configurable boards, time tracking, and project reports with a no-time-limit free plan. Premium adds integrations, security options, and priority support for $5 a month.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kanban Tool

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Kanban Tool centers on visual workflows, with analytics, collaboration, and integrations for tracking work. The free plan has limits on boards, users, and attachments; paid plans start at $6/user/mo.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kan

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Kan provides visual kanban boards with both a free option and self-hosting instructions. Consider the file upload and API limits, and note that integrations are not yet listed as available.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Kanboard

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Kanboard provides board-based task management with filtering, automation, and an API, without a software charge.

    7.3 Free plan Visit site
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    Kaneo

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Choose Kaneo if you want project planning with GitHub synchronization, task automation, and time tracking, particularly if self-hosting and control of your data matter.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $3.33/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    MeisterTask

    by MeisterTask
    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    MeisterTask combines project boards with oversight, reporting and automations, with a free option and paid tiers.

    7.2 Free plan Visit site
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    Planio

    by Planio
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Planio combines issue management, planning, and team tools in a hosted Redmine-based service. Compare tier limits and any extra-cost services against the needs of your team.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from $25/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    PLANKA

    by PLANKA
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    PLANKA offers a free self-hosted starting point and paid plans with additional views and collaboration features.

    7.2 Free plan · paid from €7.90/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Kanbo

    Free plan APIWeb

    Choose Kanbo if your small team wants configurable Kanban workflows, AI writing help, and project analytics, with API or MCP access available.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    LokalBoards

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    LokalBoards offers a free, self-hosted board with collaboration and import options. Teams need to manage their own backups and server arrangements.

    7.1 Free plan Visit site
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    Pliny

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Pick Pliny if your team wants a self-hosted Kanban app with several views, extensive card fields, and collaboration and access controls.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $10/mo Visit site
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    SwiftKanban

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    SwiftKanban brings configurable workflows, metrics, integrations and mobile board access together, with SaaS and on-premise deployment options.

    7.0 Free plan · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Trello

    by Trello
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Trello combines visual task organization with calendar planning, automation, and app connections. Check the Free plan's collaborator, board, file, and command-run limits against your needs.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    WeKan

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5

    WeKan offers broad board, card, automation, and hosting options for organizing work. Readers should note the maker's warning about backups and the absence of undo.

    6.9 Free plan Visit site
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    Scrumboy

    Free plan AndroidAPIMac+3

    Scrumboy offers a broad Kanban feature set with guest boards, integrations and self-hosting at no stated cost.

    6.7 Free plan Visit site
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    Breeze

    Free trial AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Breeze combines visual project planning, time tracking, reporting, forms, and no-code automation across web and mobile platforms.

    6.6 From $9/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Retrospect.team

    Free plan Web

    Retrospect.team offers a no-cost single-board option and paid plans with unlimited boards and broader permissions. It is limited to web use, and the free plan includes ads and limited permissions.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $16/yr Visit site
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    WipQ

    Free plan iPhoneMac

    Choose WipQ if you want Kanban boards with configurable limits and card details, while keeping project data on Mac or iCloud Drive.

    6.6 Free plan Visit site
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    Businessmap

    by Businessmap
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Businessmap brings project and portfolio work, strategic goals, planning, and workflow analysis into one platform.

    6.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
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    Teamhood

    by Teamhood
    Free plan Web

    Pick Teamhood if browser-based work management with automation, time tracking, and guest collaboration matches your workflow.

    6.5 Free plan · paid from $9.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site

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