Open Source Focalboard AlternativesProject Management & Team Collaboration Tools like Focalboard

The best open source alternative to Focalboard is Super Productivity. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Focalboard and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to Focalboard are AppFlowy, Docmost, Kan.bn and Taiga.io.

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Focalboard alternatives are mainly Task Management Tools, but if you're looking for Project Management Tools or Todo List Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Focalboard.
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  1. Free, open-source software offering task management and time tracking across Linux, MacOS, and Windows with Jira, GitHub, and GitLab integration, plus a pomodoro timer for breaks and focus. Designed with privacy in mind, it requires no user data collection or registration.

    315 Super Productivity alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Snapcraft
    • Flathub
    • F-Droid
    • Flatpak
    • Chrome OS
    • AppImageHub
    • AppImage
    • Self-Hosted
     
  2. AppFlowy icon
     209 likes

    Open-source workspace offering complete data control, deep customization via themes, plugins, and templates, native multi-platform support using Flutter and Rust, offline access, privacy features, collaborative tools, and easy extensibility for all users.

    125 AppFlowy alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
    • Snapcraft
    • Rust
    • Flathub
     
  3. Docmost icon
     51 likes

    Open-source wiki and documentation solution offering real-time collaborative editing, robust permissions, group management, spaces for organizing content, inline commenting, full-page history, advanced full-text search, nested pages, attachments, and flexible storage.

    117 Docmost alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
     
  4. Kan.bn icon
     34 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  5. Taiga.io icon
     305 likes

    Agile project management platform with visual Kanban and Scrum boards, issue and ticket tracking, customizable workflows, dashboard/reporting, time tracking, multilingual support, free and premium SaaS, Open Source, and integrations for team collaboration.

    35 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  6. Wekan icon
     223 likes

    Open-source kanban board featuring real-time collaboration, customizable labels, filtered views, card comments, attachments, member assignments, permission roles, checklists, notifications, responsive design, integration options, and self-hosting support.

    230 Wekan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    • Snapcraft
    • Cloudron
    • Docker
     
  7. OpenProject icon
     131 likes

    Open source software that enhances team collaboration and productivity through features like Gantt charts, issue tracking, Scrum support, and document management. Supports classic, agile, or hybrid management styles while ensuring robust data protection and flexible task assignment.

    227 OpenProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  8. QOwnNotes icon
     100 likes

    Plain text notepad with markdown support and todo list manager for Linux, Mac OS X and Windows, that works together with the notes application of ownCloud.

    294 QOwnNotes alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Flathub
    • PortableApps.com
    • Qt
     
  9. Kaneo icon
     20 likes

    Open source project management platform offering kanban boards, team collaboration with real-time updates and comments, timeline tracking, automation, full customization, MIT licensing, data privacy with end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, and community-driven development.

    96 Kaneo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
     
  10. Foam icon
     54 likes

    Foam is a personal knowledge management and sharing system inspired by Roam Research, built on Visual Studio Code and GitHub.

    259 Foam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
     
  11. Plane icon
     24 likes

    Open source alternative supporting project management, issue and task tracking, custom workflows, Kanban, list, calendar views, analytics, imports, secure encryption, Slack and GitHub integrations, Agile and Waterfall frameworks, and advanced customization.

    74 Plane alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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