10 GitHub repos that replace your $50/mo kanban & project management tool in 2026:
1. AppFlowy (72.4K stars)
Open-source AI workspace with kanban boards, docs, and wikis that replaces Notion's paid plans while keeping your data on your own machine.
github.com/AppFlowy-IO/AppFl…
2. AFFiNE (69.4K stars)
Combines kanban, whiteboard, and docs in one privacy-first workspace, replacing both Notion and Miro subscriptions at once.
github.com/toeverything/AFFi…
3. plane (50.8K stars)
Full project management platform with issues, sprints, Gantt charts, and docs that directly replaces Jira and Linear.
github.com/makeplane/plane
4. wekan (21.0K stars)
Feature-complete kanban with swimlanes, WIP limits, and card aging that replaces Trello Business Class without the monthly bill.
github.com/wekan/wekan
5. openproject (15.3K stars)
Enterprise project management with Gantt charts, Scrum boards, and time tracking that replaces Jira Software for entire engineering orgs.
github.com/opf/openproject
6. planka (12.1K stars)
Clean Trello-style kanban with cards, lists, and real-time team collaboration that replaces Trello's paid tiers on your own server.
github.com/plankanban/planka
7. frappe (10.2K stars)
Low-code framework powering full project management with kanban and task tracking built in, replacing
Monday.com for teams already running ERPNext.
github.com/frappe/frappe
8. leantime (10.0K stars)
Goals-first project management with kanban, timelines, and strategy tracking built for neurodivergent teams, replacing Asana and
Monday.com.
github.com/Leantime/leantime
9. kanboard (9.6K stars)
Minimalist self-hosted kanban with task automation, time tracking, and a plugin system that replaces any paid kanban SaaS you're currently on.
github.com/kanboard/kanboard
10. projectsend (1.9K stars)
Self-hosted client portal for file sharing and project collaboration that replaces Basecamp's paid client-facing features.
github.com/projectsend/proje…
The pattern here: every layer of project management, from simple kanban to enterprise Gantt, now has a self-hostable open-source twin.
Bookmark this. Most people are still paying $50/mo for what these do for free.