WeKan review
A flexible Kanban choice for teams that want self-hosting and workflow control.
Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026
WeKan is an open-source Kanban board for teams organizing work through boards, lists, and cards. Its visual workflow supports drag-and-drop card movement, assignments, labels, due dates, comments, attachments, and checklists. Teams that want control over deployment and data can self-host WeKan, while the product also offers a browser-based free app and an official SaaS option. It fits software, operations, project, and task-based teams that prefer a configurable Kanban model over a broader work-management suite.
The feature set extends beyond basic boards. WIP limits and WIP limit groups help teams manage work in progress, while rule-based automation connects triggers with actions. Custom fields add structure to lists and cards, and board and user permissions support controlled collaboration. The REST API and webhooks provide integration points, with listed connections including IFTTT, n8n, and Gogs. These capabilities make WeKan suitable for teams that need adaptable workflows without giving up access to the underlying software.
Platform coverage is broad: WeKan supports web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android, API, and self-hosted use. The free WeKan app is browser-based and does not provide admin access. The official SaaS option adds admin access, unlimited everything, a custom domain option, and hosting in Finland. Choose WeKan if open-source flexibility, self-hosting, WIP controls, and workflow customization are priorities. Teams that need built-in AI features or admin control in the free app should consider a different fit.
WeKan pros and cons
- Where it wins
- Open-source software supports self-hosted deployments
- WIP limits, automation rules, custom fields, and permissions
- REST API, webhooks, and apps across desktop and mobile platforms
- Where it doesn't
- The free WeKan app has no admin access
- The free app is browser-based
- No built-in AI features
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