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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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FocalboardOpen Source

Open source project management tool with kanban, table, and calendar views

Monday.comSaaS

Work management platform for teams to plan, track, and manage projects and workflows

Overview

FocalboardMonday.com
TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
PricingFree (self-hosted)$9/seat/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseAGPL-3.0Proprietary

GitHub Metrics

FocalboardMonday.com
Stars26.1k--
Forks2.5k--
Contributors243--
Open Issues778--
Last CommitJun 2025--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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