# Kaneo: Free Open Source Alternative to ClickUp, Monday, Plaky

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/kaneo
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Kaneo (Open Source, Open Source) replaces ClickUp, Monday, Plaky. Self-hosted project management platform with visual task management, data privacy, and complete control over customization - built by developers for developers.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Kaneo
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://kaneo.app/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/usekaneo/kaneo
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 9.7k
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/usekaneo/kaneo or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ClickUp.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (3)
Replacing these paid tools with Kaneo saves up to $60/mo ($720/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ClickUp](https://caniforkit.com/clickup) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare ClickUp vs Kaneo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clickup-vs-kaneo) |
| [Monday](https://caniforkit.com/monday) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Monday vs Kaneo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/monday-vs-kaneo) |
| [Plaky](https://caniforkit.com/plaky) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Plaky vs Kaneo](https://caniforkit.com/vs/plaky-vs-kaneo) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Kaneo free and open source?
Kaneo is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hosted project management platform with visual task management, data privacy, and complete control over customization - built by developers for developers.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Kaneo?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ClickUp.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)