Kanboard
Minimalist Kanban for geeks. PHP, SQLite, no JS framework.
What it is
Kanboard is a minimalist Kanban tool aimed at power users. PHP + SQLite, simple to deploy (no JS framework, no heavy build process), keyboard shortcuts, automation plugins, and a clean UI.
Why we recommend it
If you want a no-frills Kanban that just works, Kanboard is the answer. It's lightweight, fast, and has all the features you need (and none you don't). The automation plugin is particularly powerful.
When to use it
- Personal Kanban (GTD-style)
- Small teams that want simplicity
- Self-hosting on a $5 VPS (it's that light)
- Power users who like keyboard shortcuts
Quickstart
Run this in your terminal. Self-hosts locally with Docker or your preferred setup.
$ docker run -d --name kanboard -p 80:80 -v kanboard_data:/var/www/app/data kanboard/kanboard:latestSetup
Tags
Integrates with
Common use cases
- →personal-kanban
- →small-teams
- →gtd
- →simple-pm
Pricing
Free. MIT licensed. Self-host on the smallest VPS.
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