Kan vs Kanboard
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Kan and Kanboard differ.
Kan
Pros
- Trello import keeps your boards
- Board visibility per member
- Activity log on every card
- Reusable board templates
- MCP server for AI control
Cons
- Trello is the only import
- Email features need SMTP
- Integrations are still on the roadmap
Kanboard
Pros
- WIP limits and swimlanes
- Automatic actions and webhooks
- LDAP, OAuth2 and proxy logins
- SQLite default, tiny footprint
Cons
- In maintenance mode
- Bare-bones interface
- SQLite discouraged in Docker
Kan vs Kanboard: specs side by side
Every spec for both apps in one table. Values in bold are where one app has the edge, and amber ones are worth a second look before you install.
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