Top pick: Wekan. Switching saves about $120 USD a year.
$120 USDa year
≈$171.08 CAD (converted from USD)
Every pick below has a free version.
3 alternatives
The editor’s first choice for most people switching.
Best for a self-hosted Trello clone with many views
MIT-licensed web app you run yourself. Imports boards from Trello, Jira, Asana and Focalboard. The interface is busier than Trello's.
Covers most of the same work, with trade-offs noted on each card.
Best for a clean Kanban board on your own server
The Community edition is free to self-host under a Fair Use License, which bars hosting it for third parties for gain. Pro and Enterprise are paid. Free version: The Community edition is free to self-host for personal, internal and non-profit use. Pro and Enterprise add roles, SSO and more views.
Right for specific needs, or not yet mature enough to recommend widely.
Best for a minimal self-hosted Kanban board
The project says it is in maintenance mode: small fixes and community releases, no major new features. Needs a PHP server.
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How each alternative covers what people use Trello for. Numbers link to editor notes.
| Feature | Wekan | PLANKA | Kanboard |
|---|---|---|---|
| Boards | |||
| Kanban boards with lists and cards | YesNote 1Swimlanes, lists and cards | Yes | YesNote 2Columns, swimlanes and work-in-progress limits |
| Cards | |||
| Checklists, labels, due dates and attachments | Yes | YesNote 3Task lists, labels, due dates, attachments and comments | Yes |
| Views | |||
| Calendar, timeline and table views | YesNote 4Table, calendar, timeline and Gantt views | NoNote 5Kanban layout only; calendar views are in the paid Pro edition | YesNote 6Board, list, calendar and Gantt views |
| Automation | |||
| Rules and button automation | YesNote 7Rules similar to Trello Butler | NoNote 8No automation in the Community edition | YesNote 9Automatic actions per project |
| Integrations | |||
| Power-Ups and integrations | PartialNote 10Webhooks and an API; no Power-Up directory | NoNote 11No add-on system in the Community edition | PartialNote 12Plugins and webhooks; no Power-Up style directory |
| Collaboration | |||
| Shared boards with roles | Yes | PartialNote 13Board members; guest and worker roles are Pro features | PartialNote 14Users and per-project roles |
| Parity score | 92% | 42% | 83% |
Not covered by any free alternative yet: Power-Ups and integrations. See all feature gaps
Switching saves about $120 USD / ≈$171 CAD (estimated from the USD price) a year. Prices checked ; ≈ means converted from USD.
Based on Premium plan, per user. Price source. USD to CAD at 1.4257 as of Oct 7, 2026.
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Trello is a product of Atlassian, named here for comparison only. Platforms listed for Trello: Windows, macOS, Web, iOS, Android.