Can I open-source Taskade?

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Kinda. Vikunja and Planka cover the core of Taskade, but they're early or partial — expect gaps like multiplayer, templates, integrations, AI agents, and cross-platform apps and perfect mobile sync.

why people still pay

People still pay for Taskade because task software is sticky because trust, speed, and ubiquitous capture matter more than the database schema. The recurring cost buys recurrence edge cases, notifications, sync conflicts, calendar APIs, mobile capture, and backups, not just the visible interface.

what you lose

xmultiplayer, templates, integrations, AI agents, and cross-platform apps

xperfect mobile sync

xcalendar and email integrations

xshared workspaces

xbehavioral coaching polish

the open-source alternatives

These projects already replace it, free.

FFocalboardKanban and project boards, a Trello/Notion-boards alternative from Mattermost26kaug 2026open source↗PPlankaRealtime kanban board that feels exactly like Trello, on your own server.10kaug 2026open source↗VVikunjaSelf-hosted to-do and task management with lists, gantt, and kanban views5.0kaug 2026open source↗

What each one is, in full: Focalboard · Planka · Vikunja

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the numbers

Taskade pricing

planmonthlyannual (per mo)what you get
free$0/workspace$0/workspace1 user; 6,000 one-time credits (1,000 verification + 5,000 first build); 3 apps; 1 agent; 3 automations.
pro—$10/workspaceUp to 10 users; 50,000 credits/month; unlimited apps, agents, workspaces, and automations; 100 GB storage.
business—$25/workspaceUnlimited users; 150,000 credits/month; 1 TB storage.
max—$100/workspaceUnlimited users and teams; 400,000 credits/month.
enterprise—$250/workspaceUnlimited/custom users; 1.1 million credits/month.

free tier1 user; 6,000 one-time credits (1,000 verification + 5,000 first build); 3 apps; 1 agent; 3 automations; free credits do not renew.

billingmonthly + annual (-50% advertised); exact monthly dollar amounts were not exposed by the live static page

hidden costsFree credits are one-time and do not renew; additional pay-as-you-go credit packs cost extra, although purchased pack credits do not expire.

verified 2026-08-14 · source ↗

questions
Can I open-source Taskade?

Kinda. Focalboard covers the core of Taskade, but there are real gaps: multiplayer, templates, integrations, AI agents, and cross-platform apps, perfect mobile sync. Read the honest list above before committing.

How much does Taskade cost?

Taskade's pricing is usage-based or varies by plan · Typical Pro monthly subscription; usage allowances may vary..

What do I lose by replacing Taskade?

Honestly: multiplayer, templates, integrations, AI agents, and cross-platform apps; perfect mobile sync; calendar and email integrations; shared workspaces; behavioral coaching polish. If any of those are load-bearing for you, keep paying.

Is there an open-source alternative to Taskade?

Yes: Focalboard (Kanban and project boards, a Trello/Notion-boards alternative from Mattermost) Planka (Realtime kanban board that feels exactly like Trello, on your own server.) Vikunja (Self-hosted to-do and task management with lists, gantt, and kanban views)