Kanban vs Restyaboard
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — 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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Restyaboard
Open-source kanban board with offline sync
| Feature | Kanban | Restyaboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | Vue | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,988 | ★ 2,085 |
| First released | 2022 | 2014 |
| 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)
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanban or Restyaboard better?
Neither is universally better. Restyaboard has the larger community, while Kanban is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Kanban and Restyaboard free and open-source?
Yes. Kanban is licensed under MIT and Restyaboard under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanban and Restyaboard with Docker?
Kanban: yes. Restyaboard: yes.