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Jira vs Kanboard
Both stand on agile project management software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
Visit Jira Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Kanboard provides board-based task management with filtering, automation, and an API, without a software charge. It requires self-hosting and PHP, and extension compatibility is the user’s responsibility.
Visit KanboardThe facts
| Jira | Kanboard | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 5 | 1 |
| Maker | Jira | Not published |
| Website | atlassian.com | kanboard.org |
| On agile project management software | #1 of 41 | #3 of 41 |
Jira: what it does well
Kanboard: what it does well
- Free and open source under the MIT License
- Work-in-progress limits highlight exceeded columns
- Tasks support subtasks, estimates, and due dates
- Supports LDAP, Active Directory, and OAuth2
What to know first
- Installation requires a web server with PHP
- Users must validate extension compatibility themselves
- Security guidance calls for restricted access to data
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