Scrumboy
Scrumboy is an open-source, self-hosted Kanban project-management tool for solo developers and small teams, described as 100% free.
What Scrumboy is
Scrumboy is an open-source, self-hosted Kanban project-management tool for solo developers and small teams, described as 100% free. It offers web, Windows, macOS and Android access. Users can create anonymous boards with shareable links, enabling collaboration without an account wall, and the project documents real-time multi-user updates. Projects support custom workflows, user-defined Done lanes, priority tiers, tags, sprints, story archives and a draggable sticky-note canvas. Scrumboy provides API access tokens, MCP clients including Cursor and Claude Code, and outbound webhooks in Full mode. Optional OIDC/SSO and TOTP two-factor authentication are available; TOTP requires an encryption key. Email notifications can be enabled per user, while browser push needs server-side VAPID configuration and browser permission. JSON import and export are supported, including Trello board imports from JSON exports. Android connects to a running server. Windows executables and macOS binaries are provided for Apple Silicon and Intel; listed macOS builds require macOS 12 or later.
Good
- Free, open-source and self-hosted
- Anonymous shareable boards support guest access
- Custom workflows, sprints and priority tiers
- Real-time multi-user board updates
- JSON and Trello import support
Watch out
- macOS binaries require macOS 12 or later
- macOS builds are not Apple-signed or notarized
- JSON exports omit wallpapers and audit events
- Android requires a running server
Who it suits
It is suited to solo developers and small teams wanting free, self-hosted Kanban software. It also fits users needing guest boards, custom workflows or connected automation tools.
Verdict
Scrumboy offers broad Kanban customisation and integrations without subscription pricing. Self-hosting, platform requirements and incomplete disaster-recovery exports are important considerations.
The facts
Each one read from Scrumboy's own pages, with the date it was checked.
What it does
- Audit history
- The project documents an append-only audit events table that records todo, member, project, and link actions.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Authentication
- The README lists optional OIDC/SSO and TOTP two-factor authentication; TOTP requires an encryption key to be configured.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Automation and integrations
- Scrumboy supports API access tokens, MCP clients including Cursor and Claude Code, and outbound webhooks in Full mode.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Backups
- JSON exports omit uploaded wallpapers and audit_events, so the project says they are not a complete DATA_DIR disaster-recovery backup.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Boards
- Users can create anonymous boards with shareable links and collaborate without an account wall.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Collaboration
- Boards support real-time collaboration and instant updates, and can be shared through anonymous links.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Import and export
- Scrumboy supports JSON import and export and importing Trello boards from JSON exports; its JSON export omits uploaded wallpapers and audit events.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Imports
- Users can import a Trello board from its JSON export, with a preview before import.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Integrations
- Scrumboy supports MCP clients including Cursor and Claude Code, API access tokens, and outbound webhooks in Full mode.checked 8 Oct 2026
- License
- The repository states that Scrumboy is licensed under GNU AGPL v3.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Mobile
- Scrumboy offers a native Android client that connects to a running server and can be built from source.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Notifications
- Email notifications are optional and opt-in per user; browser push notifications require server-side VAPID configuration and browser permission.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Open source
- The project says it is open source, 100% free, and licensed under AGPL v3.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Purpose
- Scrumboy describes itself as a Kanban board and self-hosted project management and issue-tracking solution for solo developers and small teams.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Security
- The project documents optional TOTP two-factor authentication and OIDC/SSO; TOTP requires an encryption key to be configured.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Sticky-note wall
- Scrumboy provides a per-project canvas for draggable sticky notes.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Support
- The repository directs bug reports and enhancement requests to GitHub Issues and lists an email address for other feedback and inquiries.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Workflows
- Each project can have custom workflows and user-defined Done lanes, priority tiers, tags, and sprints.checked 7 Oct 2026
Where it runs
- Desktop platforms
- The README provides Windows executables and macOS binaries for Apple Silicon and Intel; the listed macOS builds require macOS 12 or later.checked 7 Oct 2026
- macOS requirement
- The documented macOS release binaries require macOS 12 Monterey or later and are not Apple-signed or notarized.checked 8 Oct 2026
- Platforms
- The project documents a web app, Windows and macOS executables, and a native Android client that connects to a running server.checked 8 Oct 2026
Money
- Open source and price
- The site describes Scrumboy as open source and 100% free, self-hosted software.checked 7 Oct 2026
- Planning features
- Features include customizable workflows and priority tiers, sprints, story archives, and a sticky-note wall.checked 8 Oct 2026
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