Kagelin vs Kan

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

Kagelin

AGPL-3.0

Self-hosted, offline-first productivity app combining tasks, habits, a Pomodoro focus timer, and calendar with optional WebDAV sync.

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Kan

AGPL-3.0

Modern, open source Trello alternative with kanban boards, lists, cards, and collaborative project tracking.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Kagelin	Kan
License	AGPL-3.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	27	5,775
Forks	2	511
Open Issues	15	157
Last Commit	Oct 14, 2026	Oct 2, 2026
First Released	May 20, 2026	Oct 27, 2023
Categories	Time & Task Management Tools Habit Trackers Time Tracking Tools	Project Management
Tags	#productivity #offline-first #self-hostable #pwa #habit-tracker	—

GitHub stars over time

Kagelin

Kan5,775

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