KanboardKanboard
Keyboard-first kanban

Project management
you'll actually use

A simple kanban for builders. No bloated features, no learning curve. Just ship your projects.

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Startup Launch

Backlog3
Set up CI/CD pipeline
Write API documentation
Design email templates
In Progress2
Build auth flow
Stripe integration
In Review1
QA checklist
Done2
Landing page
Database schema

Features

Designed for speed, not complexity

Keyboard-first

Navigate, create, and manage tasks without touching your mouse. Every action has a shortcut.

New task
N
Edit
E
Delete
D

Command palette

Access any action instantly. Search tasks, switch projects, and execute commands.

Open
⌘K

Kanban board

Visualize your workflow with columns. Drag tasks across stages as you make progress.

Move left
←
Move right
→

Minimal by design

No bloated features, no endless settings. Just what you need to ship your projects.

Shortcuts
?

Pricing

Start free, scale when ready

MonthlyAnnualSave 25%

Free

Perfect for side projects

$0/month
  • 2 projects
  • 50 tasks per project
  • Kanban board
  • Keyboard shortcuts
  • Command palette

Pro

For power users

Popular
$4/month
  • Unlimited projects
  • Unlimited tasks
  • Everything in Free

Start Shipping Today

Stop managing,
start building.

Join developers who've replaced bloated tools with something that just works.

No credit card required

Quick start

Up and running in seconds

1
Sign up with GitHub or Google
2
Create your first project with ⌘ ⇧ P
Press N to add tasks
Press ? to see all shortcuts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Kanboard?+

Kanboard is a free, keyboard-first kanban board built for developers. It lets you organize projects with Vim-style shortcuts, a command palette, and drag-and-drop columns — without the bloat of traditional project management tools.

Is Kanboard free to use?+

Yes. Kanboard's Free plan includes 2 projects, 50 tasks per project, a full kanban board, keyboard shortcuts, and the command palette. No credit card required.

What keyboard shortcuts does Kanboard support?+

Kanboard supports Vim-style navigation (H, J, K, L), N to create tasks, E to edit, D to delete, X to mark complete, Cmd+K for the command palette, and many more. Press ? to see all shortcuts.

Does Kanboard have a desktop app?+

Yes. Kanboard has a native macOS desktop app with automatic updates, system integration, and all the keyboard shortcuts you love. Download it free from the download page.

How is Kanboard different from Trello or Jira?+

Kanboard is built specifically for developers who want speed over features. It's keyboard-first with Vim-style shortcuts, has zero learning curve, no bloated enterprise features, and starts free. Think of it as the IDE of project management.