GitHub stats
- GitHub stars
- 21,108
- Forks
- 3,001
- Open issues
- 112
- Commits, last 12 months
- 19,700
- Last commit
- Oct 6, 2026
- Latest release
- v12.19Oct 5, 2026
- Created
- Jan 21, 2014
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About Wekan
Trello-like kanban. Wekan is open source under the MIT license and written mainly in JavaScript, so you can read the code, run it on your own hardware and keep full control of your data.
The project has 21,108 stars and 3,001 forks on GitHub, with 19,700 commits over the last year. It installs natively rather than through an official Docker image, so plan for a short manual setup.
Topics
- kanban
- meteor
- wekan
- docker-image
- sandstorm
- javascript
- foss
- real-time
- snapcraft
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What is Wekan?
Wekan is a free, open-source app you can host on your own server, listed in our Task Management category. Trello-like kanban. The source code lives at github.com/wekan/wekan, where it has 21,108 stars.
Is Wekan free and open source?
Yes. Wekan is open-source software released under the MIT license, so you can self-host it at no cost. You only pay for the server it runs on, and some projects also offer an optional paid cloud plan.
Can I run Wekan with Docker?
Wekan does not list an official Docker image. It installs natively (Nodejs), so follow the install steps in its README or look for a community-maintained container.
What are the best alternatives to Wekan?
Popular open-source alternatives to Wekan include AppFlowy, Super Productivity and Planka. Wekan itself is a self-hosted alternative to Trello.
Is Wekan actively maintained?
The most recent commit to Wekan was on Oct 6, 2026 with 19,700 commits in the past twelve months. The latest release is v12.19, published Oct 5, 2026. Check the open issues on GitHub to gauge how quickly maintainers respond.