LokalBoards
LokalBoards: A flexible self-hosted Kanban option for teams that want control over hosting and data. Ranked #20 of 28 in Kanban Software by our editors (6.8/10); pricing: Free plan; best for self-hosters wanting multilingual Trello-compatible boards.
At a glance
- Editor score6.8 / 10
- PricingFree plan
- Best forSelf-hosters wanting multilingual Trello-compatible boards
- Free planYes
- Paid from€299 one-time
- Facts checked20 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Free MIT-licensed software with no seat limit
- Real-time updates, role-based sharing and read-only guests
- Trello import, REST API and built-in MCP server
Where it doesn't
- Integration scope is centered on Trello
- Platform coverage centers on web, API and self-hosting
- Requires teams to manage their own server deployment
Our verdict on LokalBoards
LokalBoards is an open-source Kanban board system for teams that want to run project boards on their own server. It provides column and list views, cards, checklists, comments, file attachments and real-time updates for boards, cards and comments. Role-based sharing supports owners, members and read-only guests, while the multilingual interface supports ten languages. Trello import makes it relevant for teams moving existing boards, and the product is aimed at organizations that prefer control over hosting and data instead of a hosted project-management service.
The pricing structure is straightforward. The Self-hosted plan costs €0 one time and includes the open-source MIT license, no paid tier and no seat limit. An optional Setup service costs €299 one time for installation on the customer's server, while the software remains free. Deployment options include Docker, source installation and NixOS, with MySQL used for data storage. This gives technically capable teams a no-license-cost route, while the setup service offers a paid installation path without turning the software itself into a subscription product.
LokalBoards is strongest when self-hosting, multilingual access and board portability matter. The REST API and built-in MCP server extend access beyond the web interface, including access for AI agents, while role-based sharing supports different levels of participation. Its ecosystem is focused rather than broad: Trello is the named integration, and the product's core scope remains Kanban boards. Teams seeking a self-managed, Trello-compatible board system should consider it; teams needing a wider integration ecosystem or broader project-management coverage may prefer a different category fit.
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LokalBoards fact sheet
| Free plan | Yes |
|---|---|
| Paid from | €299 one-time |
| WIP limits | Not verified |
| Automation rules | Not verified |
| Custom card fields | Not verified |
| Guest access | Yes |
| Free board limit | Not verified |
| Mobile apps | Not verified |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Compliance & security | SSO/SAML |
| Support | Docs, Email |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 1 integrations: Trello |
| Pricing | Free plan (source) |
| Website | lokalboards.com |
| Facts checked | 20 Sep 2026 |
LokalBoards integrations
LokalBoards lists 1 integrations on its own site.
- Trello
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