Side by side
PLANKA vs Wekan
Both stand on workflow tracking. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
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PLANKA offers a free self-hosted starting point and paid plans with additional views and collaboration features. Choose between self-hosting and hosted service with the associated data location and listed annual billing amounts in mind.
Visit PLANKA Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5
WeKan combines Kanban boards with several views, automation, integrations, and self-hosting options. Note the Admin Panel distinction between plans and the lack of undo for deleted lists or cards.
Visit WekanThe facts
| PLANKA | Wekan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Android, API, iPhone, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Pro Self-Hosted: €36 a month | Official SaaS from WeKan, with Admin Panel: €50 a year |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Maker | PLANKA | Not published |
| Website | planka.app | wekan.github.io |
| On workflow tracking | #5 of 23 | #9 of 23 |
PLANKA: what it does well
- Free Community edition includes real-time sync.
- Available hosted or self-hosted.
- Paid plans add calendar and map views.
- Offers REST API, webhooks, and WebSocket updates.
- Self-hosted data and attachments stay on customer systems.
What to know first
- Community edition is self-hosted.
- Pro Self-Hosted is €36 a month billed annually.
- Pro Hosted is €42.50 a month billed annually.
- Enterprise is directed to larger deployments.
Wekan: what it does well
- Free plan includes the WeKan app.
- Six board views include calendar and Gantt.
- Imports from Trello, Jira, and Kanboard.
- Self-hosting options include Docker and Kubernetes.
- Nine per-board roles and private boards.
What to know first
- Free app has no Admin Panel.
- Deleted lists and cards cannot be undone.
- Official SaaS with Admin Panel costs €50 a year.