Kanban vs Nextcloud Deck
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Kanban
Minimal kanban board for personal task tracking
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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Kanban | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Groupware |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,988 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2022 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Trello | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose Kanban if…
- Released under the MIT license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (2k GitHub stars)
Choose Nextcloud Deck if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.4k GitHub stars)
- Written in JavaScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanban or Nextcloud Deck better?
Neither is universally better. Kanban has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kanban and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Kanban is licensed under MIT and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanban and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Kanban: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.