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Head-to-head · Kanban Software

Kanban Tool vs Kanboard

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Kanban Tool #2 in Kanban Software 9.1/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 4 features Visit Kanban Tool
Kanboard #5 in Kanban Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Kanboard

Kanban Tool leads on 0 checks, Kanboard on 0, and 3 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 3 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreKanban Tool · 9.1/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Kanban Tool
  • Most featuresKanboard · 2 of 4

Kanban Tool scores higher on our rubric for kanban software: 9.1 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

Kanban Tool is the better fit for teams focused on disciplined Kanban practices. Kanboard is the better fit for technical teams seeking open-source Kanban.

  • Kanban Tool fits best

    Teams focused on disciplined Kanban practices

  • Kanboard fits best

    Technical teams seeking open-source Kanban

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Side by side

Feature Kanban Tool 9.1/10 Visit ↗ Kanboard 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.1 8.4
Ranking #2 in Kanban Software #5 in Kanban Software
Best for Teams focused on disciplined Kanban practices Technical teams seeking open-source Kanban
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $6/user/mo Free plan
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Self-hosted, Cloud
Platforms Web, iOS, Android Web
Support Email, Phone, Docs Docs
Integrations 3,000+ integrations 2 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Solo, Small business, Mid-market
Features Kanban Tool 0/4 · Kanboard 2/4
WIP limits Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automation rules Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom card fields Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Specs
Free board limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • WIP limits, swimlanes, dependencies, and hierarchical work items
  • Flow analytics covering cumulative flow, lead time, and cycle time
  • Web, mobile, API/SDK, and self-hosted deployment options
  • Free, open-source model supports self-hosted deployment
  • WIP limits, workflow actions and time tracking support structured delivery
  • Board, calendar, list and Gantt views cover varied planning needs
Cons
  • Free plan is limited to two boards and two users
  • File attachments start with the Team plan
  • Sprint planning and Scrum support are not included
  • Primarily web and self-hosted rather than a hosted SaaS product
  • Self-hosting places deployment and administration responsibility on the team
  • Platform coverage is narrower than tools with dedicated desktop or mobile apps
Our verdict

Kanban Tool is a visual project management platform for teams that organize work around customizable Kanban boards. Its feature set is aimed at teams applying structured Kanban practices, with columns, swimlanes, workflow policies,…

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Kanboard is a free, open-source project management application built around Kanban workflows. It is designed for teams that want to run their own project-management instance, organize work on visual boards, and control how tasks move…

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  1. Kanban ToolKanban Software 9.1Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. KanboardKanban Software 8.4Free plan

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Kanban Tool — where it wins

    • WIP limits, swimlanes, dependencies, and hierarchical work items
    • Flow analytics covering cumulative flow, lead time, and cycle time
    • Web, mobile, API/SDK, and self-hosted deployment options

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to two boards and two users
    • File attachments start with the Team plan
    • Sprint planning and Scrum support are not included

  • Kanboard — where it wins

    • Free, open-source model supports self-hosted deployment
    • WIP limits, workflow actions and time tracking support structured delivery
    • Board, calendar, list and Gantt views cover varied planning needs

    Where it doesn't

    • Primarily web and self-hosted rather than a hosted SaaS product
    • Self-hosting places deployment and administration responsibility on the team
    • Platform coverage is narrower than tools with dedicated desktop or mobile apps
  • Kanban Tool9.1/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A Kanban-focused workspace with workflow controls, analytics, integrations, and self-hosted deployment.

    Visit Kanban ToolFull verdict →
  • Kanboard8.4/10 · Free plan

    A focused open-source Kanban tool for teams that want control over hosting and workflows.

    Visit KanboardFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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