Kan vs Planka
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Kan and Planka 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
Planka
Pros
- Drag-and-drop boards that update live
- Markdown, attachments and custom fields
- Notifications through 100+ providers
- REST API and webhooks in Community
Cons
- Phones need the paid Pro licence
- Fair-use licence, not OSI approved
- SSO only in Pro
Kan vs Planka: 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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