Free & Open Source

Minimal Kanban Boards with instant sync

A fast, keyboard-driven kanban app that updates instantly. No loading spinners, no refresh needed. Your boards stay in perfect sync with rich markdown editing and seamless collaboration.

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🔄 Always in Sync

Your boards automatically stay synchronized. No refresh needed. The sync engine handles everything seamlessly.

Keyboard Shortcuts

Access all core features with keyboard shortcuts. Navigate, create, and manage tasks without touching your mouse.

Rich Markdown Editing

Edit your boards with rich markdown editing. Add todo items, links, and more.

And much more...

Despite its minimal approach, KanBased includes everything you need to get started. Being open source, you can contribute missing features or simply enjoy the useful features that keep being added.

Rich Notes

Beyond boards, capture ideas and documentation with our built-in rich markdown editor. Take notes, write docs, all in one place.

Team Collaboration

Create workspaces, invite team members, assign roles, and collaborate on boards in real-time.

Instant Updates

Built on a sync engine, not REST APIs. Changes appear instantly across all devices with no loading spinners.

Why you'll love KanBased

  • Save 30+ seconds per task: No more waiting for pages to load or data to refresh - every action is instant
  • Stay in your flow state: Keyboard shortcuts keep your hands on the keys and your mind focused on what matters
  • Never lose work again: Real-time sync means your changes are saved and shared instantly - no "save" button needed
  • Zero vendor lock-in: Free forever, open source, and you can self-host if needed
  • Get your team onboard in minutes: Clean interface means zero training time - just invite and start collaborating

Frequently Asked Questions

Everything you need to know about KanBased to get started.

Why should I use KanBased instead of Trello or any feature rich apps?

I built KanBased because I was frustrated with the bloat and complexity of other kanban apps. For me navigating the app using keyboard shortcuts is a must have. I wanted a very minimal, fast, and open-source kanban board that I could use myself and share with my friends.

I'm not trying to compete with Trello or any other feature rich apps.

If you feel the vibe I'm going for, you can give it a try and see if it works for you 🙂

Is KanBased really free?

Yes, KanBased is completely free to use. It's open source software with MIT license that you can use for personal and commercial projects without any limitations. Although do note that we cannot support large usage. You can self-host the entire application if you want to support large usage.

How does the instant sync work?

KanBased uses a modern sync engine instead of traditional REST APIs. When you make changes, they're immediately propagated to all connected devices in real-time. No refresh buttons, no loading spinners - just instant updates across all your devices.

Can I use KanBased offline?

While it's possible to read your boards / notes offline, it's not yet enabled at the moment

How many team members can I invite?

There are no limits on team size. But we recommend keeping it small since it's open source and free to use. You can self-host the entire application if you want to support large teams.

How do I get support?

You can get help through our GitHub issues for bug reports and feature requests. For general questions, email me at [email protected]

Try KanBased for free

Create your free account with Google, GitHub or email to give it a try. It's free to use for small usage. You can self-host the entire application if you want to support large usage.

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