Wekan
Trello's boards without Butler, upsells, or anyone else holding the database
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- MIT
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Install with Docker Compose or the official Snap package; many other platform packages are community-supported
- Operational Setup
- The app starts easily compared with larger suites, but a non-expert still needs an always-on host, persistent MongoDB storage, backups, an external URL, TLS, and mail configuration.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Boards, cards, users, comments, and settings live in MongoDB; uploaded files and backups must be persisted with the deployment rather than left inside an ephemeral container.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Wekan reproduces boards and cards but gives up Trello's Butler automation, Power-Ups, polished mobile apps, integrations, and managed reliability.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $12.50/mo ($150/yr) in subscriptions
Wekan FAQ
Common questions
Is Wekan free and open source?+
Wekan is an open-source tool licensed under MIT that runs on self-host. Trello's boards without Butler, upsells, or anyone else holding the database
What paid software does Wekan replace?+
Wekan serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: Trello, saving up to $12.50/month ($150/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Wekan?+
Installation: Install with Docker Compose or the official Snap package; many other platform packages are community-supported. Setup notes: The app starts easily compared with larger suites, but a non-expert still needs an always-on host, persistent MongoDB storage, backups, an external URL, TLS, and mail configuration.
What is the catch or trade-off with Wekan?+
Wekan reproduces boards and cards but gives up Trello's Butler automation, Power-Ups, polished mobile apps, integrations, and managed reliability.