Kanboard for Web

Product snapshot

Kanboard is a free, open-source project management tool built around a simple visual board. It lets teams create and group tasks on a clear demo board so attention stays on active work items. The interface is designed to reduce clutter and make it easy to see what’s being worked on at any time.

Board mechanics and task flow

You can add as many columns as you need and move cards between them with straightforward drag-and-drop controls. Tasks can be grouped, searched, and filtered to surface the items that matter most. Built-in work-in-progress (WIP) limits help reduce multitasking by capping the number of active items in a column.

Collaboration features

Kanboard can be shared across team members for coordinated work. Permissions and shared boards allow contributors to view or update tasks, keeping everyone aligned without extra overhead. The minimal UI is intended to let teams collaborate without losing focus to unnecessary features.

Time tracking and estimates

Each task and subtask can include estimated time and record actual time spent. This makes it possible to compare planned versus real effort and improve future forecasting. Time logs help identify bottlenecks and adjust workload or priorities based on measured effort.

Alternatives to consider

• Trello — popular kanban-style tool with a generous free tier and many integrations.
• Gmail (free) — useful as a lightweight communication channel or simple task reminders rather than a full project board.
• OpenProject — an open-source option focused on more structured project planning and tracking.