Open-source MeisterTask alternatives

WeKan is a collaborative kanban board application. Cards move across lists on a board, giving a visual overview of where work stands, whether the board is a personal to-do list, a holiday plan shared with friends or a team project. It is free software under the MIT license and is built with the Meteor JavaScript framework.

Because it can be self-hosted, an organization can keep its data on its own server instead of relying on a third party. Installation options include Docker images, a docker-compose file, Snap packages and Sandstorm. The project states that it collects no telemetry, boards update in real time, and the interface is translated by volunteers through Transifex.

Bugs and feature requests go through GitHub issues, while the maintainers point people who need help to a commercial support offering. The Docker latest tag follows the newest release, which makes it straightforward to track updates.

Planka is a self-hosted Kanban project tracker for teams. Users create projects, boards, lists and cards and move tasks around with drag and drop, while changes appear for collaborators in real time. Its repository topics position it as an alternative to Trello.

The Community edition includes Markdown cards with comments, attachments and custom fields, along with real-time collaboration, a stopwatch, due dates, notifications through more than 100 providers, webhooks, a documented REST API and two-factor authentication. PLANKA Pro, aimed at organizations, adds phone and tablet apps, themes, calendar, timeline and map views, templates, cards on multiple boards, guest roles, OIDC single sign-on and PDF export.

Both editions are self-hosted, so you keep your own database and backups, and Docker is the usual way to run them. A Pro upgrade converts an existing Community installation in place, but it is a one-way migration, so a backup is recommended. A cloud option is also linked. The repository lists its licence as Other.

Kanboard is project management software built around the Kanban method. Tasks are organized visually on boards, and the application is written in PHP, making it simple to host on a typical web server or in a Docker container. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

The maintainers state that the application is in maintenance mode. The main author is not actively building new major features and only makes small fixes, but new releases are still published regularly depending on community contributions, and pull requests for features and bug fixes are accepted when the contribution guidelines are followed. The project offers a website, feature list, change log, forum and official documentation.

Documentation covers requirements, installation, upgrades and using Kanboard with Docker. Because it is self-hosted and lightweight, it suits individuals and small teams who want a simple Kanban board under their control. Anyone expecting a rapidly evolving product with large new features should take the maintenance-mode status into account.

Vikunja is a task manager that you can host and control yourself. It covers to-do lists and broader project management, and exposes an API so it can be connected to other tools. Its backend is written in Go and the web front end in Vue. The tagline stresses ownership: a task manager whose data and hosting you decide.

The README mentions an optional hosted version for people who want a hassle-free setup for themselves or a team, and a Vikunja Pro tier that adds an admin panel, audit logs and time tracking. The maintainers also note that they use LLM-assisted coding tools in parts of the codebase. The repository has documentation, a roadmap and contribution guidelines.

Vikunja is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The community version is free to self-host, which suits individuals, families and small teams who want an open alternative to hosted to-do and project apps. Support comes from donations, sponsorship and paid hosting or Pro plans.

Focalboard is a multilingual, open-source, self-hosted project management tool that helps individuals and teams define, organize, track and manage work. It positions itself as an alternative to Trello, Notion and Asana, with boards, cards and goal tracking as its building blocks.

The project comes in two editions: a Personal Desktop app, a standalone single-user program for macOS, Windows or Linux for your own to-dos and personal projects, and a server edition for teams. The code is written in TypeScript and Go. Importantly, the README carries a warning that this repository is currently not maintained and invites volunteers to become maintainers. A separate repository holds the Mattermost plugin version of Boards.

The repository license appears as 'Other' on GitHub, reflecting a mix of license terms, so check them before use. Given its maintenance status, evaluate whether it fits long-term needs before adopting it for a team.

Deck is a kanban-style organization tool for Nextcloud, aimed at personal planning and team project work. It is described as similar to Trello, and because it runs inside Nextcloud it fits into the same file storage, sharing and user management that the rest of the platform uses.

You add tasks to cards and arrange them in stacks, write extra notes in Markdown, assign labels, and share boards with team members, friends or family. Files can be attached and embedded in card descriptions, discussions happen in comments, and an activity stream records changes. It integrates with the Circles app. Mobile apps exist for Android and iOS, and third-party tools can migrate cards from Trello, create cards from email or link cards from notes.

Deck is installed from the Nextcloud app store or from the releases page and is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The README is candid that it is not yet ready for intensive use, because large numbers of boards, cards and attachments generate many database queries and slow page loads. It suits Nextcloud users who want light project boards without adding another service.

Eigenfocus is a project management tool aimed at keeping things simple. It combines list and board views, issues with labels, comments and due dates, built-in time tracking with reports, and a Focus Space with timers and ambient sounds, without the clutter of heavier suites.

The free edition covers unlimited projects, boards and issues, Markdown descriptions and file attachments, and light and dark themes, and runs from a Docker image or Docker Compose file on port 3001. The PRO edition adds multiple users with roles and permissions, custom fields, grid and timeline views, custom statuses and issue types, project templates and SSO through Google, Microsoft, GitHub or OIDC.

PRO is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription, and a managed Cloud edition is also available for teams that prefer not to host it. The license is listed as Other, and the app is built with Ruby. Environment variables control the host URL and SSL behavior.

4ga Boards is an open-source kanban board system for realtime project management. It aims for a simple, uncluttered interface that makes the most of wide screens, and updates appear in the web app without reloading the page.

Boards are organized in a multi-level hierarchy of projects, boards, lists, cards and tasks, with collapsible lists and sidebar to save space. Other features include a dark mode, an advanced Markdown editor, board export and import, keyboard shortcuts, multitasking that lets you edit cards while filtering or rearranging the board, sign-in through Google, GitHub, Microsoft or generic OIDC, and interface translations in more than a dozen languages. A two-way GitHub sync is listed as coming soon.

The recommended deployment is Docker Compose, with Kubernetes, TrueNAS and manual installs also documented, and the app uses a PostgreSQL database. 4ga Boards is licensed under MIT, and the team offers a Professional Hosting service for people who prefer not to run it themselves, along with a demo and donation links.

Kanba is an open-source project management tool presented as a lightweight alternative to Trello. It is designed for makers, indie hackers, solo developers and small teams who want full control without extra complexity. The README highlights simplicity, speed and scalability, with unlimited projects, team collaboration, and light and dark modes.

The application is built with Tailwind CSS, shadcn/ui and Supabase, and includes an optional Stripe integration. The deployment guide explains that Stripe handling now uses local Next.js API routes instead of Supabase Edge Functions, which allows configuration through standard environment files. Required settings include the Supabase URL and keys, a site URL and a NextAuth secret, with Stripe keys optional. The README is available in many languages.

Kanba is MIT licensed and lists notes, lists and a Notion-like feel among its topics. You deploy it yourself with a Supabase project, which makes it suitable for people comfortable managing their own stack. It is positioned against Trello as the product it replaces.