Kaneo

What is Kaneo?

Kaneo is an open source project management platform designed around the principle of simplicity and efficiency. Built with the philosophy "all you need, nothing you don't," Kaneo provides project management tools without unnecessary complexity or feature bloat that often hinders workflow productivity. As an open source solution under the MIT license, Kaneo is freely available for individuals and teams who want control over their project management infrastructure. The platform is accessible via its web interface at kaneo.app and maintains active development through its GitHub repository, where the community can contribute, review code, and track progress. Kaneo serves teams and organizations seeking a straightforward alternative to feature-heavy project management platforms. It appeals to users who value transparency, customizability, and the ability to self-host their project management tools rather than relying on proprietary cloud solutions. The platform's core differentiator is its commitment to intentional design—prioritizing essential project management functionality while avoiding the complexity that often makes other tools difficult to adopt and maintain. By remaining open source, Kaneo allows users to understand exactly how their project data is managed and provides the flexibility to modify or extend the platform to fit specific workflow needs.