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Vikunja

Task manager you can run yourself, with list, Kanban, Gantt and table views, plus a paid EU-hosted cloud.

Vikunja: lists, Kanban and Gantt you host

A to-do and project app you can self-host, with import from Todoist, Trello and Microsoft To-Do.

Free forever · open source · AGPL-3.0-or-later
✓ Light setup✓ Browser-based✓ Real-time collaboration
7.5
ZEKAI
Self-hostable task manager
Free & open source · Project Management
Ease of setup6
Usefulness7
Maintenance9.5
Community7.5
★ 6,032
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Nov 2026
UPDATED
AGPL-3.0-or-later
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⚡ Quick answer

Vikunja is an open-source task manager with list, Kanban, Gantt and table views. You can self-host it with Docker or native binaries, or pay for the EU-hosted Vikunja Cloud. It suits individuals, households and small teams that want a lightweight, private alternative to Todoist or Trello.

Runs on
Web
Hosting
Cloud or self-host
Languages
Go
License
AGPL-3.0-or-later

What it is

You organise tasks into projects and switch between list, Kanban, Gantt and table views. You can share projects, assign tasks and import data from Todoist, Trello or Microsoft To-Do. Version 2.8.0 added a trash bin with undo for tasks and projects and a way to link an SSO account to a local one.

Who it's for

It suits homelabbers, families and small teams who want control over their task data. It is less suited to large organisations needing admin panel, audit logs or time tracking in the free version: those are in the separate Vikunja Pro, which is in private beta.

Key features

Four task views

List, Kanban, Gantt and table views over the same tasks.

Import from other apps

Move tasks in from Todoist, Trello or Microsoft To-Do.

Trash bin with undo

Version 2.8.0 added undo for deleted tasks and projects.

SSO account linking

Link an SSO account to your local one.

OpenAPI documentation

An API reference is published, with a public try.vikunja.io demo.

Docker, binaries or cloud

Install with Docker, native binaries or sign up for Vikunja Cloud.

How to start

Up and running in 3 steps

1
Try the demo at try.vikunja.io, then open the installing docs at vikunja.io/docs/installing.
2
Install with Docker or a native binary using the install wizard, or sign up for Vikunja Cloud.
3
Create a project, pick list or Kanban view and import tasks if you are coming from Todoist or Trello.
Real talk

Our honest verdict

What's great

  • Four views (list, Kanban, Gantt, table) over the same tasks, so you can switch without moving data.
  • Import tools bring tasks in from Todoist, Trello and Microsoft To-Do.
  • A try.vikunja.io demo lets you test it with no sign-up.
  • The same AGPL license applies to Pro, which the project says is not open core.

Where it falls short

  • Self-hosting needs a server and Docker or a binary install, plus your own backups and updates.
  • Admin panel, audit logs and time tracking are in Vikunja Pro, which is a paid add-on in private beta on a waitlist.
  • The v2.8.0 release notes say it fixed 19 security issues, so you need to apply updates promptly.
  • The README says LLM-assisted coding tools are used in parts of the codebase, which some teams may want to know.
Cost

Pricing & license

Vikunja is free to self-host under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Vikunja Cloud (https://vikunja.io/pricing/) shows Personal at 4 EUR per month (40 EUR yearly), Family at 10 EUR per month for up to 5 users, and Organization at 5 EUR per user per month, each with a 14-day free trial. Vikunja Pro prices are not shown and it is on a waitlist.

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Questions

FAQ

Is Vikunja free?

The software is AGPL-3.0-or-later and free to self-host. The desktop folder is GPL-3.0-or-later. A paid hosted version, Vikunja Cloud, is also available.

What does Vikunja Pro add?

The Vikunja Pro page lists an admin panel, audit logs and time tracking for self-hosted instances; it is in private beta with a waitlist.

Can I try it first?

Yes. The README links a demo at try.vikunja.io and the website says no sign-up is required for the demo.

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