Kan.bn
Open-source Trello alternative with kanban boards, time tracking, and project management features that can be self-hosted for complete data control and privacy.
Last updated: 2026-03-16 08:22
Overview
Kan.bn is a free and open-source project management tool that provides Trello-like kanban boards with integrated time tracking capabilities, designed for teams who want to self-host their project management infrastructure.
Features
- Kanban Boards: Drag-and-drop kanban boards for visual project management
- Time Tracking: Built-in time tracking on cards and tasks
- Self-Hosted: Deploy on your own server for complete data ownership
- Multiple Boards: Create unlimited boards for different projects
- Card Management: Checklists, labels, due dates, and attachments on cards
- Collaboration: Team members, comments, and activity feeds
- Markdown Support: Rich text formatting with Markdown in descriptions
- Search & Filter: Advanced filtering and search across boards
- Export: Export boards and data in various formats
- API: REST API for integrations and automation
- No Vendor Lock-in: Open-source license allows full customization
Pricing
Completely free and open-source under MIT license. Self-hosting requires your own server infrastructure. Cloud-hosted version may be available through third-party providers.
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