Planka

Self-Hosted

Open-source Trello alternative for kanban-style task management and team collaboration

Overview

Planka is a self-hosted, open-source kanban task manager built for teams. It offers an intuitive interface with boards, lists, and cards to organize tasks, complemented by features like due dates, assignees, custom labels, file attachments, comment threads, activity logs, and user role management (admin/member). Deployable via Docker Compose with PostgreSQL integration, it ensures your task data remains private and under your control—ideal for teams seeking a self-hosted alternative to proprietary tools like Trello.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  planka:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: planka
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Kanban-style task organization (boards, lists, cards)
Team collaboration tools (assignees, comments, file attachments)
User role management (admin, member permissions)
Activity logs and markdown support for task details

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Planka hard to install?

No—Planka uses Docker Compose for straightforward deployment. You just need to clone the repo, configure environment variables (like database credentials), and run a few Docker commands to set it up.

? Is it a good alternative to Trello?

Yes! Planka mirrors Trello’s core kanban functionality (boards, lists, cards) plus team-focused features like comments and attachments, making it an excellent self-hosted alternative for teams wanting to avoid proprietary tools.

? Is it completely free?

Absolutely—Planka is licensed under the MIT License, so it’s 100% free to use, modify, and self-host without any hidden costs or restrictions.

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Tool Info

Pricing Free/Open Source

Category Task Management & To-do Lists

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Privacy-focused (self-hosted data ownership)
⊕ No subscription fees (100% open-source)
⊕ Trello-like interface for seamless team adoption

Cons

⊖ Requires self-hosting (needs server and Docker setup)
⊖ Limited advanced features (no built-in time tracking or Gantt charts)
⊖ No native mobile app (web-based only)