The open source alternative to Trello — a flexible kanban app for teams.
Tellor
A minimalist single-user kanban todo app with a clean, compact UI.
About Tellor
Tellor is a minimalist, single-user kanban todo application that keeps only the core essentials for a clean, simplified and compact interface that loads fast. Written in plain PHP and vanilla JavaScript with no frameworks or dependencies, it runs on a simple LAMP stack, can import boards from Trello, and is free and open source to self-host for anyone who wants a private, bloat-free personal board.
Tellor website preview
Live preview of tellor.cc via the WordPress mShots service — it can take a few seconds to generate on a first visit.
Tellor: strengths & things to check
Strengths
- Completely free to use — this directory lists no paid plan for it.
- Covers kanban, todo, minimal, open source — see the focus areas listed in its key facts.
- Has 6 close alternatives in the same category on this page, so switching or comparing is easy.
Things to check
- Free tools can change their model or shut down — avoid locking critical work into it without an export path.
- Current plan prices are not listed here (they change too often to print reliably) — confirm the exact price on the official site.
- It is one of 2092 tools in the Productivity & Notes category here — compare it against the alternatives below before you commit.
Derived from this listing's own data (pricing model, focus areas and category) — not a hands-on review score.
Tellor pricing
| Pricing model | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
|---|---|
| Free access | Yes — fully free |
| Current plan prices | Listed on the official site — prices change, so this directory links out instead of printing a number that may already be stale. |
| Official site | tellor.cc |
Tellor key facts
- Category: Productivity & Notes
- Pricing: Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it.
- Focus areas: kanban, todo, minimal, open source
- Official site: tellor.cc
Tellor FAQ
How much does Tellor cost?
Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. Current plans and prices are listed on the official site (tellor.cc).
What is Tellor used for?
A minimalist single-user kanban todo app with a clean, compact UI. Its focus areas in the Productivity & Notes category: kanban, todo, minimal, open source.
Where can I try Tellor?
On its official site, tellor.cc — the Visit Official Site button above goes straight there.
Tellor vs alternatives
| Tellor | Kan | Kanboard | Planka | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. | Free — listed in this directory as a free tool, with no paid plan required to use it. |
| Focus areas | kanban, todo, minimal, open source | kanban, boards, trello alternative, open source | kanban, project management, self hosted, open source | kanban, open source, self hosted, boards |
| Official site | tellor.cc | kan.bn | kanboard.org | planka.app |
| Directory status | Listed | Listed | Listed | Listed |
Side-by-side from each listing's own directory data. Full alternative cards are below.
About the Productivity & Notes category
Notes, tasks, and project tools that keep you organized and focused. The Productivity & Notes category on Tools Hub currently lists 2092 tools. Alongside Tellor, it includes Vikunja, Request Tracker, ActivityWatch, TimeTagger.
Alternatives to Tellor
Tools in the same Productivity & Notes category that share focus areas with Tellor — worth comparing before you commit:
Free and open source Kanban project management software.
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The task manager you actually own — open-source, self-hosted or cloud.
Open-source kanban with many platform options
More in Productivity & Notes
Comparing tools in the Productivity & Notes category? These related listings are worth a look: Vikunja — The task manager you actually own — open-source, self-hosted or cloud; Request Tracker — An enterprise-grade, open source issue tracking system built for teams; ActivityWatch — Automatically track how you spend time on your devices, privately and free.
The task manager you actually own — open-source, self-hosted or cloud.
An enterprise-grade, open source issue tracking system built for teams.
Automatically track how you spend time on your devices, privately and free.
Tag your time, get the insight — an open source time tracker.
A library-oriented wiki engine and publishing platform, 100% free software.
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