Head-to-head · Workflow Tracking
Taiga vs Kanban Tool
Taiga leads on 0 checks, Kanban Tool on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreTaiga · 9.0/10
- Free planboth
- Free trialonly Kanban Tool
Taiga scores higher on our rubric for workflow tracking: 9.0 against 8.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #3.
Taiga is the better fit for agile teams needing Kanban and Scrum together. Kanban Tool is the better fit for kanban teams needing analytics and time tracking.
- Taiga fits best
Agile teams needing Kanban and Scrum together
- Kanban Tool fits best
Kanban teams needing analytics and time tracking
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Side by side
| Feature | Taiga 9.0/10 Visit ↗ | Kanban Tool 8.8/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 9.0 | 8.8 |
| Ranking | #2 in Workflow Tracking | #3 in Workflow Tracking |
| Best for | Agile teams needing Kanban and Scrum together | Kanban teams needing analytics and time tracking |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | €50/yr | $6/user/mo |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | 14 days |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile |
| Platforms | Web | Web, iOS, Android |
| Support | Email, Community, Docs | Email, Phone, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 3,000+ integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features Taiga 0/6 · Kanban Tool 0/6 | ||
| Visual workflow builder | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow automation | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Approvals | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Recurring workflows | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Workflow reporting | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
| Guest access | Not checked yet | Not checked yet |
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| Our verdict | Taiga brings Kanban and Scrum workflows into one open-source project management tool for agile developers, designers, startups, and cross-functional teams. Teams can organize work on customizable boards with swim lanes, filters, search,… Read the review → |
Kanban Tool is a visual project management platform for teams that organize work on customizable Kanban boards. It suits teams that want to manage work-in-progress and measure how tasks move through a process, rather than plan work around… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
Taiga — where it wins
- Switch between customizable Kanban boards and Scrum sprint workflows
- Unlimited users on every hosted plan, including Free
- Import projects from Jira, Trello, GitHub, and Asana
Where it doesn't
- Hosted Free is limited to one public and one private project
- No built-in time tracking
- Listed integrations focus on repository, chat, and Zapier connections
Kanban Tool — where it wins
- WIP limits, swimlanes, and task dependencies support structured workflows
- Tracks time and reports on cumulative flow, lead time, and cycle time
- Offers cloud, mobile apps, and an on-premise edition
Where it doesn't
- Free plan is limited to two boards and two users, with no file attachments
- Time tracking, reporting, and process automation are on the $11 Enterprise plan
- No Scrum support or sprint planning
- Taiga9.0/10 · Free plan
Combines customizable Kanban and Scrum workflows with cloud and self-hosted options.
Visit TaigaFull verdict → - Kanban Tool8.8/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial
A Kanban-focused tracker that pairs workflow controls with time and flow analytics.
Visit Kanban ToolFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
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