Kanboard vs WorkAdventure
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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WorkAdventure
Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit
| Feature | Kanboard | WorkAdventure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Chat & Communication |
| License | MIT | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 9,776 | ★ 5,696 |
| First released | 2014 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Trello | — |
Why pick each one
Choose WorkAdventure if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is Kanboard or WorkAdventure better?
Kanboard is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler easy setup. Consider WorkAdventure if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Kanboard and WorkAdventure free and open-source?
Yes. Kanboard is licensed under MIT and WorkAdventure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Kanboard and WorkAdventure with Docker?
Kanboard: yes. WorkAdventure: yes.