Simple Notion Alternative for Kanban Boards
Pick kanban.fit if you just want a Kanban board that works immediately, with no account and nothing to build. Pick Notion if you want notes, docs and databases in one place, with boards as one part of a larger workspace you can share and use across devices.
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kanban.fit vs Notion at a glance
| Feature | kanban.fit | Notion |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Free, no paid plan required | Yes. Generous for one person; block limit when a workspace has multiple members |
| Cheapest paid plan | None needed | Plus: $10 per member/month on the listed plan |
| Account | None. Open the page and start | Sign-up required |
| Where data is stored | In your browser, on your device | Notion’s cloud |
| Setup for a Kanban board | None | Create a database and configure a board view |
| Notes and documents | No | Yes, its core feature |
| Sync across devices | No sync between devices or browsers | Yes, with offline use in the desktop and mobile apps |
Notion details checked in November 2026 and can change. Sources: Notion pricing. We make kanban.fit, so weigh this comparison with that in mind.
Choose kanban.fit if
- You want a board, not a workspace to maintain.
- You’d rather not put your task list in a cloud account.
- Notion feels like too much for tracking a few things.
Choose Notion if
- You keep notes and documents next to your tasks.
- You collaborate or need your work on several devices.
- You want to customise properties, views and templates.
Moving from Notion
- There is no Notion importer. Turn your board’s status groups into columns and copy over what you’re actively working on.
- Long notes are better left in Notion; kanban.fit descriptions are limited to 1,000 characters.
Frequently asked questions
Is kanban.fit a replacement for Notion?
Only for the Kanban part. kanban.fit has no pages, documents or databases. If you use Notion mainly for a task board, it can replace that use.
Does Notion work offline?
Notion says it can be used offline in its desktop and mobile apps. kanban.fit also works offline in your browser after your first visit.