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Head-to-head · Kanban Software

Kanboard vs Teamhood

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 3 checks side by side
Higher score Kanboard #5 in Kanban Software 8.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Kanboard
Teamhood #6 in Kanban Software 8.3/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 2 of 4 features Visit Teamhood

Kanboard leads on 0 checks, Teamhood 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 scoreKanboard · 8.4/10
  • Free planboth
  • Free trialonly Teamhood

Kanboard scores higher on our rubric for kanban software: 8.4 against 8.3 out of 10; our editors rank them #5 and #6.

Kanboard is the better fit for technical teams seeking open-source Kanban. Teamhood is the better fit for teams needing Kanban plus project portfolio planning.

  • Kanboard fits best

    Technical teams seeking open-source Kanban

  • Teamhood fits best

    Teams needing Kanban plus project portfolio planning

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Side by side

Feature Kanboard 8.4/10 Visit ↗ Teamhood 8.3/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.4 8.3
Ranking #5 in Kanban Software #6 in Kanban Software
Best for Technical teams seeking open-source Kanban Teams needing Kanban plus project portfolio planning
Pricing model Free Free plan + paid
Starting price Free plan —
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — 14 days
Deployment Self-hosted, Cloud Cloud, Self-hosted
Platforms Web Web
Support Docs Email, Docs
Integrations 2 integrations 3,500+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Kanboard 2/4 · Teamhood 2/4
WIP limits Not checked yet Not checked yet
Automation rules ✓ ✓
Custom card fields Not checked yet Not checked yet
Guest access ✓ ✓
Specs
Free board limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • 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
  • Combines Kanban, Gantt, timeline, list, and calendar views
  • Adds workload management, time tracking, dependencies, and portfolio reporting
  • Supports guest access, automations, APIs, and enterprise administration
Cons
  • 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
  • The free Personal plan is limited to 10 users
  • Time tracking and workload management start on the paid Team plan
  • The $9.50 Team entry price requires annual billing
Our verdict

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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Teamhood is a web-based project management and collaboration platform for teams, agencies, engineering groups, software developers, and enterprises. Its core workspace combines customizable Kanban boards with Gantt charts, list, timeline,…

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  1. KanboardKanban Software 8.4Free plan
  2. TeamhoodKanban Software 8.3Free plan · 14-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • 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

  • Teamhood — where it wins

    • Combines Kanban, Gantt, timeline, list, and calendar views
    • Adds workload management, time tracking, dependencies, and portfolio reporting
    • Supports guest access, automations, APIs, and enterprise administration

    Where it doesn't

    • The free Personal plan is limited to 10 users
    • Time tracking and workload management start on the paid Team plan
    • The $9.50 Team entry price requires annual billing
  • Kanboard8.4/10 · Free plan

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

    Visit KanboardFull verdict →
  • Teamhood8.3/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    A flexible Kanban workspace that adds portfolio planning, workload tools, and reporting.

    Visit TeamhoodFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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