The best free Kanban board depends on one question: do other people need to see it? For a team, Trello's free plan is the usual starting point. For one person who wants no account, kanban.fit is the quickest way in. For a native offline desktop app, look at Kanri or Super Productivity. To run it on your own server, use Kanboard.
Disclosure: we make kanban.fit, so read our placement with that in mind. Details below were checked on each tool's official site in November 2026, and plans change.
Free Kanban boards compared
| Tool | Free plan limits | Account needed | Where data lives | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| kanban.fit | Browser storage only; 10 columns per board | No | Your browser | One person who wants no signup |
| Trello | 10 boards and 10 collaborators per Workspace | Yes | Trello's cloud | Small teams |
| KanbanFlow | No limits listed on its pricing page | Yes | Its cloud | People who want a hosted board with a free plan |
| Asana | 2 users; unlimited tasks and projects | Yes | Asana's cloud | Pairs who want list and calendar views too |
| Kanboard | None; open source | Depends on your setup | Your own server | People comfortable self-hosting |
| Kanri | None listed | Not stated | Your computer | Offline desktop use |
| Super Productivity | None; open source | No | Your device, optional sync | Offline use with time tracking |
How to choose
You work alone and want to start right now: kanban.fit
Open the page and your board is there, with no signup. Boards stay in your browser and aren't uploaded. The trade-offs are real: no collaboration, no sync between devices, no import or export yet, and clearing your browser's site data deletes your boards.
Open kanban.fit or start from a template.
You share work with others: Trello
Trello's free plan allows up to 10 collaborators and 10 boards per Workspace, with unlimited cards. It's cloud-only and needs an account, but sharing is what it's built for. Paid plans start at $5 per user per month billed annually.
You want more than a board: Asana
Asana's free Personal plan includes list, board and calendar views, for up to 2 users. It's more to learn than a plain board, but you get multiple ways of viewing the same work.
You want your own server: Kanboard
Kanboard is free, open-source software under the MIT License that you host yourself. It supports work-in-progress limits and has no per-user cost. You're responsible for installing, updating and backing it up.
You want a native offline app: Kanri or Super Productivity
Kanri is a desktop app for Windows, Mac and Linux that works without an internet connection. Super Productivity is free and open source, needs no account, and runs on desktop, mobile and the web. Both are native apps. kanban.fit runs in your browser instead, and works offline after your first visit.
What "free" really means
When comparing free plans, check four things:
- Who can join. Free plans often cap collaborators.
- How many boards you get. Some plans limit boards per workspace.
- Where your data lives. A cloud tool can sync across devices. A local tool keeps data to itself, but you're responsible for not losing it.
- Whether you can leave. Check for an export option before you commit lots of work to a tool. kanban.fit doesn't have one yet.
Frequently asked questions
What is the best free Kanban board with no signup?
kanban.fit opens with no signup and stores boards on your device. Super Productivity also needs no account, and is a better fit if you want an installable app with time tracking.
What is the best free Kanban board for a team?
Trello's free plan is a common choice, allowing up to 10 collaborators per Workspace. kanban.fit isn't suitable for teams because boards can't be shared.
Is there a free Kanban board that works offline?
Yes. Kanri and Super Productivity are built for offline use. kanban.fit also works offline in your browser after your first visit.