Kanboard is free, open-source Kanban project management software for visualizing work and limiting work in progress.

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About Kanboard

Kanboard is self-hosted Kanban project management software for visualizing work and limiting work in progress. Users can drag and drop tasks between columns, add, rename or remove columns, and set work-in-progress limits that highlight over-limit columns.

It supports tasks with subtasks, attachments, comments and Markdown descriptions, search and filtering by assignees, categories and due dates, and automatic actions that change assignees, colors and categories based on events. The feature set is intentionally limited to focus on simplicity, and the software is distributed under the MIT License.

Key features

  • Drag and drop tasks between customizable columns
  • Limit work in progress with highlighted over-limit columns
  • Search and filter tasks by assignee, category, due date
  • Break tasks into subtasks with estimates, attachments and comments
  • Automate assignee, color and category changes based on events
  • Connect to LDAP/Active Directory or OAuth2 providers
Best for: Teams and individuals who want a simple self-hosted board to visualize tasks and limit work in progress.
Good for
  • Focused on simplicity with voluntarily limited feature set
  • Translated in 30+ languages
  • Supports LDAP/Active Directory and OAuth2 authentication
Watch out for
  • Number of features is voluntarily limited

Kanboard at a glance

Type
Website
Pricing
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Platforms
Web
Open source
Not stated
Language
English
Last checked
Oct 5, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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Kanboard FAQ

Can I customize the board columns?
Yes, you can add, rename and remove columns at any time to adapt the board to your project.
What authentication options does Kanboard support?
You can connect to an LDAP/Active Directory server or use an OAuth2 provider such as Google, GitHub or GitLab.
Under what license is Kanboard distributed?
Kanboard is distributed under the MIT License.
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