4gaBoards
Straightforward realtime kanban boards management for intuitive task tracking. 4ga Boards features an elegant dark mode, collapsible todo lists, and multitasking tools to supercharge your team's productivity.
What is it?
What it is
A real-time project management platform with Kanban boards for collaboration, task tracking, and agile workflows.
Why it exists
To provide a self-hosted, open-source alternative for teams needing customizable, real-time project management with features like SSO, markdown editing, and GitHub sync.
Who should use it
Project managers, product owners, and teams seeking a self-hosted, real-time Kanban board with advanced features such as markdown editing, multi-language support, and SSO integration. Ideal for organizations that want full control over their data and prefer Docker or Kubernetes deployment.
Who should avoid it
Users looking for a simple, out-of-the-box Trello clone without self-hosting or advanced configuration. Also not suitable for those who cannot manage Docker/Kubernetes or lack PostgreSQL knowledge.
How it works
A quick walkthrough in plain English
How 4gaBoards works
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You interact with it
Open 4gaBoards, send a request, or connect it to your stack.
Advantages
- Open source MIT license
- Real-time collaboration with instant updates
- Self-hosted deployment options (Docker Compose, Kubernetes, TrueNAS, Manual)
- Extensive language support for international teams
- SSO integration with Google, GitHub, Microsoft, and OIDC
- Import boards from Trello
- Advanced markdown editor for rich card descriptions
- Multi-level hierarchy for detailed project organization
- Collapsable UI elements to save screen space
- Powerful keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflow
- Dark mode for reduced eye strain
- Web app design eliminates page reloads
- Multitasking capabilities allow simultaneous editing and filtering
Disadvantages
- Relatively small community (678 stars) may limit third-party plugins and support
- Some advertised features like GitHub 2-way sync are still pending
- Primarily self-hosted; no free managed SaaS offering mentioned
- Setup requires familiarity with Docker/Kubernetes or manual configuration
- Documentation split across multiple languages may cause inconsistency
- No explicit mention of native mobile applications
- Backup/restore process requires manual handling of password mismatches
Installation
compose
docker compose up -d
FAQ
What is 4gaBoards?
4gaBoards is an open-source project licensed under MIT.
What language is 4gaBoards built with?
Primary language: JavaScript.
Is it free to use?
Yes. Licensed under MIT. Check the license for commercial use.
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