4gaBoards vs Colanode

Comparing two open source alternatives to Notion. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

4gaBoards

MIT

Straightforward realtime kanban boards for intuitive task tracking with dark mode and collaborative features.

Apache-2.0

Open source, local-first Slack and Notion alternative that puts you in control of your data with offline support and end-to-end encryption.

	4gaBoards	Colanode
License	MIT	Apache-2.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	710	5,114
Forks	123	318
Open Issues	163	46
Last Commit	Sep 8, 2026	Apr 3, 2026
First Released	Jan 17, 2023	Jul 29, 2024
Categories	Time & Task Management Tools Collaboration & Communication Tools Productivity & Utilities	PDF viewer Team Chat & Messaging Tools
Tags	#agile #boards #collaboration #kanban #project management	—

4gaBoards710

Colanode

Open source Notion alternative that brings projects, wikis, and teams together with AI while keeping you in control of your data.

A fast, privacy-first local markdown note-taking app built with Tauri and SvelteKit. Your notes stay as plain .md files on your device.

Lightweight self-hosted app for managing personal file-based notes and checklists.

Open-source project management platform — an alternative to Jira, Linear, Monday, and ClickUp.

Self-hostable project management for dev teams: issues, cycles, modules, pages, and analytics. Go + React alternative to Jira and Linear.

A self-hosted chat application for teams and communities with video calls, voice calls, and screen sharing.