Free & open source alternatives to Trello

4 free kanban board apps to use instead of Trello by Atlassian

The best free alternative to Trello is Wekan. Trello-style boards with no board limits, hosted on your own server.

Other great options: Plane, Kanboard and AppFlowy.

Quick pick: Self-hosted and very close to Trello: Wekan. More modern, with sprints and Gantt charts: Plane.

Reviewed November 2026 against each vendor's official website.

Official ways to use Trello for free

Trello Free plan limits the number of members per workspace and automation runs per month.

Free plans and trial lengths are set by the vendor and can change. Check the official website before signing up.

4 best alternatives to Trello

Wekan

Notes & teamwork HealthGood (100/100)21,159

Open sourceTechnical setup

Trello-style boards with no board limits, hosted on your own server.

Open-source, self-hosted Trello-style kanban board. Boards, lists, cards, labels, due dates and checklists.

Like Trello with no limits on boards or members
Data stays on your own server

Platforms: Self-hosted

Wekan details Official website ↗

Plane

Notes & teamwork HealthGood (95/100)62,140

Open sourceSome learning curve

Kanban, sprints and Gantt charts with a modern interface.

Open-source project management tool, an alternative to Jira, Linear and Trello. Covers issues, cycles (sprints), kanban, Gantt and docs.

Modern, fast interface
Free cloud plan for small teams plus a self-hosted edition

Platforms: Web · Self-hosted

Plane details Official website ↗

Kanboard

Notes & teamwork HealthGood (95/100)9,947

Open sourceTechnical setup

Very lightweight and runs on ordinary PHP hosting.

Very lightweight open-source kanban board written in PHP, with WIP limits and charts. Runs on cheap shared hosting.

Very light, installs on ordinary PHP hosting

Platforms: Self-hosted

Kanboard details Official website ↗

AppFlowy

Notes & teamwork HealthGood (95/100)78,427

Open sourceEasy to use

Includes a kanban view alongside your notes.

Open-source Notion-style app for notes, databases and task boards. Data stays on your device, with local AI and a self-hosting option.

Works like Notion: pages, blocks, tables, kanban
Your data stays on your own device
Available in many languages

Platforms: Windows · Mac · Linux · Android · iPhone · Self-hosted

AppFlowy details Official website ↗

Quick comparison

App	Type	Platforms	Ease of use	GitHub stars
Wekan	Open source	Self-hosted	Technical setup	21,159
Plane	Open source	Web, Self-hosted	Some learning curve	62,140
Kanboard	Open source	Self-hosted	Technical setup	9,947
AppFlowy	Open source	Windows, Mac, Linux, Android, iPhone, Self-hosted	Easy to use	78,427

Open source: anyone can use, study and modify it, including businesses. Free: no cost, but the code is closed. Freemium: a lasting free plan with paid tiers for extra features. Source available: code is public but the license adds conditions.

FAQ

What is the best free alternative to Trello?

The most popular picks are Wekan, Plane, Kanboard and AppFlowy. Self-hosted and very close to Trello: Wekan. More modern, with sprints and Gantt charts: Plane.