37signals launches Fizzy, a modern open source kanban software to rival Trello and Asana
37signals has introduced Fizzy, an open source kanban application aimed at providing a modern experience for managing tasks such as bugs, issues, ideas, and small projects. Designed as a fast and straightforward alternative to common tools like Trello, Jira, and Asana, Fizzy emphasizes both simplicity and a vibrant user interface.
Expanding on the typical kanban workflow, Fizzy includes features such as automatically closing old cards, webhooks for sharing updates with Slack or Campfire, and notification stacks for quick review. When cards are ignored, relevant information is surfaced to help teams stay on track. Users can also create public boards for broader visibility and see stamps showing who submitted what and when.
While Fizzy is available as free and open source software for those preferring self-hosting, a hosted version is also provided. The hosted tier enables teams to track up to 1000 cards at no cost, with no restrictions on user count or duration. Those needing more capacity can upgrade to unlimited cards for $20 per month. Storage options include 1 GB on the free plan, 5 GB with the paid plan, and the ability to purchase additional storage in 50 GB blocks.
- Project Management Tool
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External links
- Fizzy - A refreshing take on cards, columns, and kanban.Fizzy • Official source
- Fizzy is our fun, modern take on Kanban (and we made it open source!)Hey • Official source
Comments
There is already a dozen of open-source web Kanban out there. Sure, Trello and co add AI to every possible functionalities, and ask hard cash for it, but other solution are also very good and many can be self-hosted (and so, costly nearly nada). So why paying $20 for this? Well, the 1000 cards limit also includes deleted card, so for free, you can only create 1000 cards, which may be enough for a small project but not for a tiny company. Once reached, you pay or you host. Sounds like greed, isn't it?
Are you really criticizing an open source project for seeking ways to fund development and storage on their (or purchased) servers? Do you criticize Nextcloud, Cryptee, etc. for doing the same?
Free as in “free beer” is for the code, not their servers.
PS: I meant *rented servers -_-