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Trello vs Wekan
Trello vs Wekan
A side-by-side look at Trello (the paid SaaS) and Wekan (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Trello | Wekan | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Simple kanban boards. | Open source kanban with long self-hosted history. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | MIT |
| Pricing | Free tier; Standard from $5/user/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 3/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | Android |
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Best for
Enterprises that want a long-proven kanban with SSO.
Wekan strengths
- Mature project used by governments and enterprises.
- Sandstorm/snap/docker packages available.
- Supports import from Trello.
Wekan weaknesses
- UI is functional but dated.
- Performance can be sluggish on large boards.
- Meteor stack is heavier than modern alternatives.
What's the catch with Trello?
- Power-ups add up fast once you need automation.
- Large boards get slow.
- No self-hosted option.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Trello: see Trello alternatives, or learn more about Wekan on its project page.