Kanban Tool
6.5/10Kanban Tool is an online and self-hosted kanban board app from Shore Labs. Teams use it to visualize work, track time, and analyze flow.
Data last updated November 2026 · Our methodology
Overview
Kanban Tool is a kanban board application built by Shore Labs, a company based in Katowice, Poland. SourceForge lists Shore Labs as founded in 2009. The product is built around the kanban method, with swimlanes, WIP limits, recurring and postponed tasks, and an interactive calendar. Its analytics include cumulative flow diagrams and cycle time reports. Time tracking, process automation, and user group management are part of the Enterprise plan. More than 30 Power-Ups add things like checklists and task dependencies, and an AI assistant can draft boards and suggest tasks. Pricing is per user per month. A free plan covers 2 users and 2 boards. Team costs $6 per user and adds unlimited boards and file attachments. Enterprise costs $11 per user. There is a 14-day free trial with no card required. Unusually for this category, it also offers an on-site edition for teams of 10 or more, installed as a virtual machine on your own server, starting at $720 per year. Integrations include Zapier and Apiant, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, Outlook export, ActiveCampaign, a Jira connector browser extension, and a REST API. The tool suits small and mid-sized teams that want a focused kanban board with flow metrics. Its main limitation is scope. It has no Gantt charts, docs, or wiki, reviewers ask for deeper reporting and customization, and it is weaker for complex projects with dependencies or strict timelines.
Our Rating
Who Kanban Tool is best for
Good fit
The free plan for 2 users and the $6 Team plan suit small teams that want a simple kanban board.
It is cheap and quick to set up, but its scope is narrower than all-in-one tools.
Less suited
WIP limits, cycle time reports, a Jira connector and a REST API support software teams that use kanban.
The free plan covers 2 users and 2 boards, which is enough for solo work.
- Mid-Market6/10
Enterprise adds time tracking, automation, and user groups, but reviewers report limits on complex projects.
Flow analytics and recurring tasks support running ongoing processes.
The self-hosted on-site edition helps with data control, but there is little documented compliance or SSO depth.
The self-hosted on-site edition helps organisations that cannot use cloud services.
It is an online board with collaboration and file sharing for distributed teams.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- The free plan covers 2 users and 2 boards, and paid plans start at $6 per user per month.
- It includes flow analytics that many basic kanban tools lack, such as cumulative flow diagrams and cycle time reports.
- A self-hosted on-site edition is available for teams that cannot use cloud services, starting at $720 per year.
- Reviewers on Capterra and G2 praise its uncluttered interface and quick onboarding.
- There are native iOS and Android apps, a REST API, and Zapier and Apiant connectors.
Cons
- Time tracking and automation are only in the $11 Enterprise plan.
- It has no Gantt charts, docs, or wiki, so complex projects with dependencies are poorly served.
- G2 and SoftwareFinder reviewers say reporting and customization could go further.
- Some reviewers mention weak mobile support and limited functionality for large teams.
- The free plan does not allow file attachments.
Key Features
Kanban Tool Pricing
Enterprise
- File attachments
- Unlimited boards
- Process automation
- User group management
- Time tracking and reporting
On-Site
- Billed annually
- Self-hosted virtual machine
- Runs without an internet connection
- Starts at $720 per year (10-user pack)
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes. The trial lasts 14 days and needs no credit card. To keep your data after it ends, you need a monthly or annual subscription.
Yes. The on-site edition runs as a virtual machine on VirtualBox, VMware, or QEMU/KVM. It is for teams of 10 or more users and starts at $720 per year.
Time tracking and reporting, user group management, and process automation are listed only for the Enterprise plan, at $11 per user per month.
It connects with Zapier, Apiant, Google Drive, OneDrive, Box, Dropbox, Outlook export, and ActiveCampaign. There is also a Jira connector browser extension, Bitium SSO, and a developer API.
According to the pricing page, volume, non-profit, and educational discounts are available if you contact the company.
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