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Kan

Trello-style kanban boards with workspaces, comments, and Trello import.

See how Kan fits among open-source Trello alternatives.

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5.8k starsAGPL-3.0TypeScriptBothUpdated

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At a glance

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Small teams that want a self-hosted Trello replacement.

Watch out. Integrations are listed as coming soon in the README. Check the roadmap if you need them.

Run
Hosted or self-host
Effort
Easy
Deploy
Docker ComposeOne-click deployments
License
AGPL-3.0
Replaces
Trello
Activity
Active · 14d ago

Overview

Kan organizes work on kanban boards inside shared workspaces. Cards carry labels, comments, and a full activity log, and boards can be saved as templates. Existing Trello boards can be imported. It runs with Docker Compose alongside PostgreSQL, and a hosted version is available at kan.bn.

What it does

  • Boards with member visibility controls
  • Trello board import
  • Labels, filters, and comments on cards
  • Activity log and board templates

Capability source: Project documentation

Who Kan fits

Small teams that want a self-hosted Trello replacement.

How you run it

Kan has hosted and self-hosted options.

Documented deployment options: Docker Compose, One-click deployments.

TypeScript projects · AGPL-3.0 projects · Project management

Before you choose it

Integrations are listed as coming soon in the README. Check the roadmap if you need them.

Self-hosting and deployment

Self-hostable
Yes
Cloud / hosted offering
Yes
Docker noted in deployment tags
Yes
Deployment tags
Docker Compose, One-click deployments
Difficulty
Easy

Kan questions

What is Kan?
Trello-style kanban boards with workspaces, comments, and Trello import. It is listed under Project management on PickOpenSource.
Is Kan open source?
Yes. Its source code is public on GitHub under the AGPL-3.0 license.
Can you self-host Kan?
Yes. Listed deployment options: Docker Compose, One-click deployments. A hosted version is also available.
Is Kan free?
Pricing is not recorded in this catalog. Check the official website for hosted plans and edition limits, and the AGPL-3.0 license for usage conditions. Self-hosting also requires infrastructure and maintenance.
What are alternatives to Kan?
Kan is listed as an open-source alternative to Trello. Similar project management projects include Plane, Wekan, and OpenProject.
Is Kan actively maintained?
The latest commit on GitHub was October 2, 2026, and the repository has 5.8k stars.

Related projects

Other approved projects in Project management: Plane, Wekan, OpenProject.

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