Self-hostable open-source Trello alternatives
Kanban boards for tasks and projects. Self-host options keep boards on your infra without seat limits.
Among 3 self-hostable open-source Trello alternatives tracked here, WeKan currently leads on the Self-Host Health Score (96/100, 21k★, last commit today). For a Raspberry Pi or a low-RAM VPS, Kanboard is the lightest at a documented ~256 MB (PostgreSQL). 3 of them publish official ARM64 images (Raspberry Pi / Apple Silicon).
| Tool | Health | Stars | Database | Min RAM | ARM/Pi | One-click | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| WeKan
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Mature open-source kanban with granular permissions. |
96 Thriving |
21k★ JavaScript |
MongoDB | 1024 MB | ✓ ● | — | today MIT |
| Planka
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Realtime Trello-style kanban; lightweight and snappy. |
94 Thriving |
12k★ JavaScript |
PostgreSQL | 512 MB | ✓ ● | — | 2d ago |
| Kanboard
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Minimalist PHP kanban; tiny footprint, runs anywhere. |
93 Thriving |
9.6k★ PHP |
PostgreSQL | 256 MB | ✓ ● | — | 1d ago MIT |
FAQ
What is the best self-hostable Trello alternative?
By the live Self-Host Health Score, WeKan ranks highest (96/100).
Which open-source Trello alternatives run on a Raspberry Pi?
Those publishing official ARM64 images: WeKan, Planka, Kanboard.
Which is the lightest on RAM?
Kanboard, at about 256 MB.