A self-hosted Trello alternative

Project management, on your infrastructure.

Run Kanera with Docker Compose and keep project data, files, access, and backups under your control.

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Own the deployment, not just the board data.

Kanera includes its project-management features in the self-hosted deployment without per-seat charges. Your team operates the infrastructure and backups.

Docker-based deployment

Deploy the web app, API, Postgres, Valkey, and supporting services with Docker Compose.

Inspect and modify

Kanera is source available under the Elastic License 2.0 for your own use.

Keep integrations close

Run API, webhook, and MCP workflows alongside the rest of your deployment.

Choose self-hosted Kanera when operational control is a requirement.

The licence does not allow providing Kanera to third parties as a hosted or managed service.

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Your organisation manages its own infrastructure
You accept responsibility for maintenance and backups
You want board-based work without per-seat self-hosting fees

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