Free Trello alternative
Kanban boards, free and unlimited.
Drag cards between sections, add checklists and due dates, and switch to a calendar or timeline whenever you need the bigger picture.
What you can do with openWorkstand
| If you use Trello for… | In openWorkstand, use |
|---|---|
| Boards with lists and cards | Project boards with sections and cards |
| Checklists on cards | Subtasks on every task |
| Calendar and timeline | Built-in calendar and timeline views |
| Brainstorming | Whiteboard with sticky notes |
openWorkstand vs Trello: an honest comparison
Where each one is stronger. Last reviewed October 2026; products change, so check Trello’s own site for current details.
| Topic | Trello | openWorkstand |
|---|---|---|
| Account | An account is required. | Not needed.Stronger here |
| Where your boards are kept | In Trello’s cloud. | In Projects/projects.json and Tasks/tasks.json in your folder.Stronger here |
| Offline | Limited, in its mobile apps. | Yes, once the page has loaded.Stronger here |
| Sharing boards | Yes, with many members, comments and Power-Ups.Stronger here | Single user; no shared boards. |
| Views | Board, with more views on paid plans. | Board, list, calendar and timeline for every project.Stronger here |
| Price | Free plan; paid plans for extra features. | Free. Public tool pages may show a few ads; the workspace has none.Stronger here |
| Connected workspace | Many integrations through Power-Ups. | Documents, spreadsheets, calendar, notes, tasks, projects, tables and whiteboards in one app, linked together. |
Why people choose openWorkstand
- Unlimited boards for free.
- Calendar and timeline included.
- No account or email needed.
- Files are saved in a folder on your own computer, never uploaded.
When Trello is the better choice
Trello is the better choice for teams that share boards across many people and rely on Power-Ups and integrations.
Trello is a trademark of its owner. openWorkstand is an independent project and is not affiliated with it.