Planka is a free alternative to Trello.
Planka is a self-hosted Kanban board for agile project management with real-time collaboration and GDPR compliance.
- for
- Teams needing on-premise or private Kanban boards, from small groups to large enterprises.
- pricing
- freemium · free trial
- license
- open source
- v2.2.12 months ago
- v2.2.02 months ago
- planka-2.2.02 months ago
Key features
- Roles & Permissions — Worker and Guest roles with scoped access, SSO and user groups for fine-grained control.
- Multiple Board Views — Timeline, calendar, map, and six board view types for flexible visualization.
- Real-time Collaboration — Live presence, collaborative editing and WebSocket updates keep teams in sync.
- Export & Reporting — PDF/HTML export, advanced search and dashboards for data analysis.
- Custom Branding — Custom logo, colors, login page and five UI themes.
- API & Webhooks — REST API, personal API keys and over 50 webhook events for integration.
Use cases
- Internal project tracking for software development teams
- External stakeholder collaboration via guest-only access
- Compliance-focused workflows requiring GDPR-hosted data
Planka pricing
- Pro Self-Hosted€36.00/Month/monthPer-user pricing · Custom logo & branding · Worker & Guest roles · 24-hour support
- Pro Hosted€42.50/Month/monthDedicated instance in Germany · GDPR DPA available · Custom logo & branding · 24-hour support
Planka vs alternatives
 Planka |  Trello |  Huly | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Best for | On-premise Kanban with privacy control | Cloud-based Kanban boards | Unified collaboration suite |
| Pricing | Freemium | Subscription | Free |
| DevHunt upvotes | 0 | 0 | 29 |
| Launched | — | — | Jun 2024 |
- Planka vs Trello: Trello is a SaaS Kanban tool without self-hosting or GDPR-focused controls.
- Planka vs Huly: Huly combines Kanban with chat, docs and issue tracking, targeting an all-in-one workspace rather than pure self-hosted Kanban.
Planka FAQ
Can I try Planka before buying?+
Yes, a free 30-day trial and live demo data are available without obligation.
What counts as a user in pricing?+
Every active account with write access counts; guests are free and do not count toward seat limits.
Is there a self-hosted free edition?+
Yes, the Community edition is free under a Fair Use License for private or small-team use.
What support is included with Pro?+
Support response within 24 hours on business days, in German and English.
Can I get custom development or SLA?+
Custom development, SLA agreements and dedicated support are available in the Enterprise edition.
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