Trello vs Vikunja

Detailed comparison to help you choose the right tool for your needs

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Trello

Simple, visual project boards

4.4
Editorial Rating
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Vikunja

Self-hosted open-source to-do and project management

4.4
Editorial Rating

Quick Comparison

Rating

4.4
vs
4.4

Starting Price

Free
vs
Free

Pricing Model

freemium
vs
free
Feature
Trello
Vikunja
Unlimited cards
Kanban boards
Power-Ups
Butler automation
Mobile apps
Templates
Task lists with priorities
CalDAV sync
Gantt charts
Team collaboration
REST API

Trello Pros

  • Dead simple to use
  • Great free tier
  • Visual and intuitive
  • Excellent for kanban workflows

Trello Cons

  • Limited views on free plan
  • Not ideal for complex projects
  • Basic reporting

Vikunja Pros

  • Replaces Todoist and Trello with a self-hosted alternative
  • CalDAV integration syncs with native calendar apps
  • Kanban and Gantt views for visual project management
  • Lightweight Go backend runs on minimal resources
  • Clean modern interface
  • API enables automation workflows

Vikunja Cons

  • Smaller community than established tools
  • Mobile experience through browser not native app
  • Fewer integrations than Todoist or Trello
  • Some features still in active development
  • No real-time collaboration
  • Documentation could be more comprehensive

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