# Open Source Alternative to Trello

Open source alternatives · Productivity

Trello limits free boards and charges US$5 per user monthly. Wekan is the open-source kanban board with no limits.

**What the paid app costs:** US$5/user/mo

## Why switch?

Kanban is columns and cards: the simplest project view to replace. Wekan looks and feels like Trello, self-hosts on a tiny server, and never charges per seat or caps your boards.

## Compare the alternatives

AlternativeLicensePlatformsBest for[Wekan](https://wekan.github.io/)MITWeb, self-hostableThe open-source Trello[Restyaboard](https://restya.com/board/)OSL-3.0Web, self-hostableFor teams wanting built-in chat

### [Wekan](https://wekan.github.io/)

Free forever MIT · Web, self-hostable

- Trello-style kanban boards
- Self-host in one command
- No card or member limits

**The open-source Trello**

[Official site →](https://wekan.github.io/)

### [Restyaboard](https://restya.com/board/)

Free forever OSL-3.0 · Web, self-hostable

- Kanban with chat built in
- Gantt and calendar views
- Self-hostable

**For teams wanting built-in chat**

[Official site →](https://restya.com/board/)

## Which one should you pick?

- **Wekan:** The open-source Trello
- **Restyaboard:** For teams wanting built-in chat

## Frequently asked questions

### Can Wekan import Trello boards?

Yes, Wekan imports Trello JSON exports, preserving lists, cards, and comments.

### How hard is self-hosting?

Wekan ships as a snap and Docker image; most people are running in under 15 minutes.

### Is there a hosted option?

Yes, several providers host Wekan, and the project lists commercial support options.

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