Kanboard vs Vikunja

Pros and cons

Each app's own strengths and weaknesses, plus the specs where Kanboard and Vikunja 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

Vikunja

Pros

  • List, board, table, Gantt
  • Repeat reminders and subtasks
  • Imports from Todoist and Trello
  • CalDAV sync with calendar apps
  • Share projects by link

Cons

  • Phone app is Android beta
  • CalDAV integration still alpha
  • Admin panel needs paid Pro

Kanboard vs Vikunja: 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.

Spec
PriceAdvantage: FreeFree + Paid
LicenceMITAGPL-3.0
Install optionsDocker + Linux  ·  Windows  ·  FreeBSDDocker + Linux  ·  Kubernetes
Clients–Android  ·  Windows  ·  Linux
Web UIYesYes
Architecturex86 + ARMx86 + ARM
Containers1The app alone2Plus Postgres
DatabaseSQLitePostgres
RuntimePHPGo

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