Kanboard vs Our Shopping List
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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Kanboard
Minimalist kanban project management
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Our Shopping List
Simple shared list application including shopping lists and any other
| Feature | Kanboard | Our Shopping List |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,776 | ★ 193 |
| First released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Trello | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Our Shopping List if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in JavaScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanboard or Our Shopping List better?
Kanboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider Our Shopping List if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Kanboard and Our Shopping List free and open-source?
Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and Our Shopping List under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanboard and Our Shopping List with Docker?
Kanboard: yes. Our Shopping List: yes.