Doska vs KanbanFlow
Doska
doska.sh
KanbanFlow
kanbanflow.comSide by side
| Figure | Doska | KanbanFlow |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $5/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | Yes | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | — |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | Yes | Yes |
| Android | Yes | Yes |
| API | Yes | Yes |
| Self-hosted | Yes | — |
| Plans published | 1 | 4 |
| Spec score · Kanban Software | 8.3 (#13) | 9.1 (#3) |
| Attachments | Attachments require a sync server and can be stored on the server or in an S3-compatible bucket; the default single-file upload limit is 25 MiB. | Tasks can hold files from a computer or from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive and Box. |
| Integrations | Self-hosted single sign-on supports any OpenID Connect provider, including Authentik, Keycloak, Pocket ID and Google. | Supported integration methods include Excel/CSV/XML/JSON transfer, email task creation, calendar feeds, Zapier, REST API and webhooks. |
| Security | MCP access is protected by OAuth, and the agent only sees boards belonging to the signed-in account. | The terms state that web traffic uses TLS/SSL, stored databases and backups are encrypted on devices, and database backups are made daily in two geographically separated locations. |
Plans
In their own words
Doska
Doska is a local-first Kanban board that stores cards as Markdown files. Boards remain on the device and work offline, with synchronization available when configured. Card content supports GitHub-flavored Markdown, task lists, links between cards, deadlines and priorities. Board tools include a row view, sortable deadlines and priorities, search, sidebar folders and undo for deleted cards. The desktop app can sync boards both ways with a local folder, representing columns as folders and cards as Markdown files. Cross-device sync and shared boards require a self-hosted server running with Docker and Docker Compose. On that server, admins create accounts, while board owners can share boards or publish read-only links. Doska is free, MIT licensed and has no features behind a paywall. It supports Android, API, iOS, Linux, macOS, self-hosted, web and Windows. The project is in active development; its maker directs users to GitHub for bug reports and feature requests.
KanbanFlow
KanbanFlow is a lean project management tool for personal or team productivity, with customizable boards, task tracking, and time tracking. Boards can use work-in-progress limits, subtasks, swimlanes, filters, recurring tasks, and task relations. Users can record time with a Pomodoro timer, stopwatch, or manual logging. Reports include cumulative flow, burndown, throughput, cycle and lead time charts, and Monte Carlo forecasting. The service supports Excel and CSV imports, exports to Excel, CSV, XML, and JSON, email task creation, a REST API, webhooks, and Zapier. Premium users can attach files from Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, and Box; KanbanFlow stores links and metadata rather than the attached file contents. It offers mobile web access and links to iPhone and Android apps. The free plan has no time limit and includes a Kanban board and standard support. Premium costs $5 a month, with a 10% discount for annual payment.