Focalboard AlternativesTeam Collaboration & Project Management Tools like Focalboard

Focalboard is described as 'Open source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana' and is a team collaboration tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Focalboard for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, iPhone, SaaS, Mac and Windows apps. The best Focalboard alternative is Anytype, which is free. Other great apps like Focalboard are Notion, Trello, AppFlowy and AFFiNE.

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  1. ClickUp icon
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    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    167 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. Anytype icon
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    Manage notes, tasks, and projects offline with Markdown support. Enjoy encrypted storage, P2P syncing, and powerful dynamic collections across all devices, while allowing redistribution and modification for non-commercial uses.

    137 Anytype alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Flathub
    • Flatpak
     
    • Anytype is the most popular Windows, Android, Mac & iPhone alternative to Focalboard.

    • Anytype is the most popular free alternative to Focalboard.

    • Anytype is Freemium and ProprietaryFocalboard is Free and Open Source
    • Anytype is LightweightFocalboard is not according to our users
  3. Notion icon
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    Enhance team collaboration and content organization with Notion. Experience real-time access, intuitive drag-and-drop functionalities, and visually simple interfaces designed for productivity in managing tasks, notes, and databases effectively. Ideal for teams of every size.

    151 Notion alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
    • Notion is the most popular Web-based & SaaS alternative to Focalboard.

    • Notion is Freemium and ProprietaryFocalboard is Free and Open Source
    • Notion is CustomizableFocalboard is not according to our users
  4. Trello icon
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    Organize and visualize tasks with Trello's boards, lists, and cards. Customize workflows for projects, streamline team collaboration, and integrate tasks seamlessly without starting from scratch. Suitable for meetings, onboarding, and brainstorming with proven playbooks.

    154 Trello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Kindle Fire
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. AppFlowy icon
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    AppFlowy is an open source alternative to Notion. You are in charge of your data and customizations.

    88 AppFlowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
     
    • AppFlowy is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Focalboard.

    • AppFlowy is the most popular Open Source alternative to Focalboard.

    • AppFlowy is Freemium and Open SourceFocalboard is Free and Open Source
    • AppFlowy is Lightweight and CustomizableFocalboard is not according to our users
  6. AFFiNE icon
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    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    134 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
     
  7. Workflowy icon
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    Offers limitless nested lists for outlining, instant sync on web and mobile, real-time collaboration, file and photo uploads, kanban boards, tagging, offline editing, hoisting for branch focus, content sharing, text highlighting, and Dropbox auto-backup.

    349 Workflowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. Docmost icon
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    Docmost is an open-source collaborative wiki and documentation software. It is an open-source alternative to Confluence and Notion.

    88 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
    • Docmost is the most popular commercial alternative to Focalboard.

    • Docmost is Paid and Open SourceFocalboard is Free and Open Source
  9. Kan.bn icon
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    Open source kanban platform offering team collaboration, workspace members, board visibility controls, Trello import, card labelling, detailed activity logs, commenting, and self-hosting options, plus upcoming board templates and third-party integrations.

    80 Kan.bn alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free Personal
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Asana icon
     496 likes
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    Asana is a work management platform that helps teams stay organized by capturing tasks and reminders, supporting online/offline modes, and offering mobile access for continuous project tracking, with features for task assignments, notifications, and team conversations.

    141 Asana alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Taiga.io icon
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    Taiga is the easy and intuitive yet powerful agile project management tool for multi-functional teams. Taiga has a best in class Sprint task board, and you can seamlessly migrate to Kanban if needed.

    225 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  12. Quire icon
     213 likes
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    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    442 Quire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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