Simple Free Jira Alternative for Personal Kanban
kanban.fit is a good Jira alternative only if you’re one person who wants a simple board. Jira is built for software teams, with sprints, workflows, permissions and reporting that kanban.fit does not try to offer. If your team needs those, stay with Jira.
No signup. Your boards stay on your device.
kanban.fit vs Jira at a glance
| Feature | kanban.fit | Jira |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free, no paid plan required | Free for up to 10 users |
| Cheapest paid plan | None needed | Standard: roughly $8 per user/month; varies with billing and team size |
| Account | None. Open the page and start | Atlassian account required |
| Where boards are stored | In your browser, on your device | Atlassian’s cloud |
| Setup | None. A starter board is ready when you arrive | Create a site and project, then configure workflows |
| Sprints, reports and workflows | No | Yes |
| Team collaboration | No. One person, one browser | Yes, with permissions |
Jira details checked in November 2026 and can change. Sources: Jira pricing (official), Jira pricing guide, used for the figures here. We make kanban.fit, so weigh this comparison with that in mind.
Choose kanban.fit if
- You’re tracking your own work and Jira is more than you need.
- You want something you can use within seconds, with nothing to configure.
- You want a private scratch board for your own tasks alongside your team’s Jira.
Choose Jira if
- You run sprints, track velocity or need reports.
- Several people work the same backlog.
- You need permissions, audit history or integrations with your code tools.
Moving from Jira
- There is no Jira importer. Recreate your status columns and add the issues you’re working on now.
- Don’t put anything on a local board that your team needs to see. It only exists in your browser.
Frequently asked questions
Can kanban.fit replace Jira for a software team?
No. kanban.fit has no sprints, reporting, permissions or collaboration. It suits individuals who want a simple board, including developers keeping a personal board alongside a team’s Jira.
Is Jira free?
Jira has a free plan for up to 10 users, according to published pricing guides. Check Atlassian’s pricing page for current details.