Kanboard 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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Kanboard
Minimalist kanban project management
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Nextcloud Deck
Kanban-style project planning inside Nextcloud
| Feature | Kanboard | Nextcloud Deck |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Groupware |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,776 | ★ 1,410 |
| First released | 2014 | 2018 |
| Replaces | Trello | Trello |
Why pick each one
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 Kanboard or Nextcloud Deck better?
Neither is universally better. Kanboard has the larger community; both share a easy setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are Kanboard and Nextcloud Deck free and open-source?
Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and Nextcloud Deck under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanboard and Nextcloud Deck with Docker?
Kanboard: yes. Nextcloud Deck: check the project docs for container support.