Doska vs Kaneo

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.

Kaneo is open-source project management software available on the web, through an API, or as a self-hosted installation. Work can be organized in boards, lists, backlogs, Gantt charts, and calendar views. Tasks retain details and context, support subtasks, and can use automation rules and time tracking. GitHub issues and labels synchronize in both directions; linked pull requests can advance tasks as code moves through review and merge. The free MIT-licensed self-hosted edition includes every feature, SSO, unlimited users and projects, and keeps data on your servers. It supports PostgreSQL with Docker Compose or the official Helm chart, plus Google, GitHub, Discord, and custom OAuth/OIDC sign-in. Cloud plans include automatic backups and updates. Cloud Personal costs $40 a year, while Cloud Team costs $50 per user per year. A 14-day cloud trial is available without a credit card.