Kanboard vs Planka
Pros and cons
Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Kanboard and Planka differ.
Kanboard
Pros
- WIP limits and swimlanes
- Automatic actions and webhooks
- LDAP, OAuth2 and proxy logins
- SQLite default, tiny footprint
- Completely free
Cons
- In maintenance mode
- Bare-bones interface
- SQLite discouraged in Docker
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
Kanboard 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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