Kanban Tool
Kanban project management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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€6 per user per month
Free TrialFree version
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- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Accommodation and food services
- Construction
What is Kanban Tool
Kanban Tool is a web-based kanban project management application used to visualize work, manage task flow, and coordinate team execution. It targets teams that want a board-centric workflow for day-to-day project tracking, including remote and cross-functional groups. The product emphasizes configurable kanban boards, WIP limits, and analytics around cycle time and throughput, with optional time tracking and integrations for common collaboration tools.
Strong kanban workflow controls
Kanban Tool supports core kanban practices such as customizable columns, swimlanes, and work-in-progress (WIP) limits. These controls help teams standardize how work moves from intake to completion. For organizations primarily operating in a kanban model, the feature set is more focused than broader work management suites.
Built-in flow analytics
The product includes reporting designed for kanban operations, such as metrics related to lead/cycle time and throughput. These reports help teams identify bottlenecks and monitor process stability over time. This is useful for teams that want operational insights without deploying a separate analytics tool.
Time tracking and integrations
Kanban Tool offers optional time tracking to capture effort at the task level. It also provides integrations with commonly used services (for example, communication and calendar tools) to reduce manual updates. This supports lightweight adoption in teams that already rely on an existing collaboration stack.
Limited portfolio-level governance
Compared with full project, portfolio, and program management platforms, Kanban Tool is less oriented toward portfolio governance features such as multi-project roadmapping, advanced resource capacity planning, and complex dependency management. Organizations running formal PMO processes may need additional tooling for portfolio oversight. This can increase administrative overhead when scaling beyond team-level execution.
Fewer advanced planning views
The product is primarily board-centric, which can be a constraint for teams that require multiple planning paradigms (for example, deep Gantt scheduling, scenario planning, or extensive cross-project timelines). While boards work well for flow-based execution, they may not satisfy stakeholders who expect schedule-driven reporting. Teams may need exports or companion tools for those planning requirements.
Automation depth may vary
Rule-based automation and workflow orchestration are typically less extensive than in broader work management suites that emphasize no-code automation across many object types. Teams with complex routing, approvals, or multi-step handoffs may find they need manual coordination. This can limit standardization in larger organizations with strict process requirements.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Free | €0 per user/month | 2 boards, 2 users free; no file attachments |
| Team | €6 per user/month | Unlimited boards; file attachments allowed |
| Enterprise | €11 per user/month | Unlimited boards; file attachments; time tracking & reporting; user groups; process automation |
Notes: Kanban Tool also offers an On‑Site (self‑hosted) option (contact sales for pricing). All plans include real-time board updates and advanced Kanban analytics. A 14‑day free trial is offered (no credit card required).
Seller details
Shore Labs sp. z o.o.
Wrocław, Poland
Private
https://kanbantool.com/
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