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Focalboard vs WeKan
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| Fact | Focalboard | WeKan |
|---|---|---|
| Language | TypeScript | JavaScript |
| Licence | Other | MIT |
| Stars | 26k | 21k |
| Latest | v8.0.0 | v12.19 |
| Last push | 2026-05-18 | 2026-10-06 |
| Release cadence | about 26 days between releases | about 1 day between releases |
| Active contributors | 0 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 1+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Trello. Alternatives to Trello →
Full replacementFocalboardKanban boards with cards, properties and templates.
Full replacementWeKanKanban boards with lists, cards, checklists and a Trello importer.
Focalboard
- v8.0.02024-06-13This is a plugin only release for Focalboard v8.0.0.
- v7.10.62023-10-11Focalboard v7.10.6 is the April 2023 release.
- v7.8.92023-10-11Focalboard v7.8.9 is the February 2023 release.
- v7.11.42023-09-26Focalboard v7.11.4 is a plugin only patch for the July 2023 release.
- v7.11.32023-08-21Focalboard v7.11.3 is the July 2023 release.
WeKan
- v12.192026-10-05Every login environment variable can now be overridden in
- v12.182026-10-04Updates Sharp image processing and development dependencies,
- v12.172026-10-03Fixes SamlSubjectBleed by binding SAML accounts to their
- v12.162026-10-03Administrators choose which optional board views WeKan offers,
- v12.152026-10-02A security release. CacheBleed, SyncBleed and
Focalboard
✓ signed The latest release, v8.0.0, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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WeKan
unsigned The latest release, v12.19, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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