Kanban vs Wekan
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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Wekan
Open-source kanban board for collaboration
| Feature | Kanban | Wekan |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | MIT |
| Language | Vue | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 128 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, snap |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,988 | ★ 21,021 |
| First released | 2022 | 2015 |
| 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 Wekan better?
Neither is universally better. Wekan 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 Wekan free and open-source?
Yes. Kanban is licensed under MIT and Wekan under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanban and Wekan with Docker?
Kanban: yes. Wekan: yes.