Kanboard

Kanboard is a free and open-source Kanban-based project management application written in PHP. It is designed to be simple, fast, and self-hosted, offering a visual way to manage work with a focus on clarity and low overhead. The software provides Kanban boards where tasks move through configurable columns and can be organized with swimlanes and filters.

Each task includes metadata such as title, description, due date, assignee, subtasks, attachments, and labels. Cards can be dragged between columns, and lists can be filtered, searched, and sorted to highlight priorities. Additional capabilities commonly used by teams include task templates, time tracking, activity history, notifications, and attachments. Dashboards and reports give an overview of project progress and workload.

Technical aspects: Kanboard runs on a PHP-enabled web server and stores data in a relational database. It supports SQLite by default and can work with MySQL/MariaDB or PostgreSQL. The system provides a REST API for external integrations and a plugin architecture that lets developers add features such as new views, reports, or authentication methods.

Licensing and distribution: Kanboard is released under the MIT license, allowing free use, modification, and redistribution. The project is maintained by a community of contributors and is suitable for individuals and teams seeking a lightweight, self-hosted Kanban solution without vendor lock-in.