Kan
Kan (kan.bn) is a modern open-source Trello alternative for kanban boards, built with Next.js and tRPC and licensed under AGPL-3.0. It self-hosts via Docker Compose with a bundled PostgreSQL database and automatic migrations, and offers boards and workspaces, labels and filtering, card comments and activity history, reusable board templates, one-click Trello import, and an MCP server so AI assistants can operate your boards.
Our verdict
The most polished of the new wave of open-source Trello alternatives (AGPL-3.0, ~5.5k GitHub stars, actively developed), with genuinely easy Docker Compose self-hosting, Trello import, and an unusual MCP server for AI workflows; held back by the project's youth and a deliberately narrow kanban-only scope.
Key Features
Pros & cons
Pros
- Modern, fast UI closest to Trello among self-hosted boards
- Simple Docker Compose deployment with automatic migrations
- One-click Trello import eases migration
- MCP server enables AI-assistant workflows
Cons
- Young project with a small ecosystem
- Kanban-only — no Gantt, time tracking, or reporting
- Deeper third-party integrations still on the roadmap
Detailed Information
No information available for Inventory Tracking Methods.
Best For
Not ideal for
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Additional Information
- Category
- kanban
- Price Range
- Free (self-hosted); Cloud from $8/user/month
- Pricing Model
- open-source free self-host; Kan Cloud: Free $0 (1 user, unlimited boards), Teams $8/user/month, Pro $24/month flat (launch offer), Enterprise custom; 14-day free trial
Company
- Website
- kan.bn