Kan
Flexible kanban app that helps you organise work, track progress, and deliver results (alternative to Trello).
- GitHub stars
- 5,762
- License
- AGPL-3.0
- Latest release
- v0.6.0
29 June 2026 - Last commit
- 2 October 2026
- Runs on
- Docker
Commits per month, last 12 months
160 commits
Replaces
Paid products Kan can stand in for.
How to self-host Kan
Kan runs on Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.
- Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
- Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
- Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
- Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.
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Questions
Is Kan free?
Yes. Kan is open source under the AGPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.
Can I self-host Kan?
Yes. Kan runs on Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.
What does Kan replace?
People use Kan instead of Trello.
Is Kan still maintained?
The last change to Kan's code was on 2 October 2026, with 160 commits in the last 12 months.
Topics
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