Focalboard

Focalboard is an open-source project management platform created by Mattermost that brings the power of visual task organisation to self-hosted environments. Designed as an alternative to proprietary tools like Trello, Notion, and Asana, Focalboard combines intuitive Kanban-style boards with multiple view options including tables, galleries, and calendars. The platform empowers teams and individuals to organise projects, track tasks, and manage workflows without sacrificing data privacy or paying per-user subscription fees. With its modern interface and flexible architecture, Focalboard has become a popular choice for development teams, startups, and organisations that value self-hosting and open-source solutions.

Common Use Cases

Software development teams use Focalboard to manage sprint planning, bug tracking, and feature development with customisable Kanban boards that visualise work in progress and completed tasks. Product managers leverage the multiple view modes to organise roadmaps in calendar view, track feature requests in table view, and prioritise backlogs using board view with drag-and-drop functionality. Marketing teams coordinate campaigns and content calendars using Focalboard's flexible card system with custom properties for due dates, assignees, and status tracking. Small businesses and freelancers deploy Focalboard as their central project hub, managing client projects, personal tasks, and team collaboration without the overhead of complex enterprise tools or subscription costs.

Key Features

• Multiple view modes: Kanban board, table, gallery, and calendar views for the same data
• Customisable cards with properties, labels, dates, and attachments
• Filtering and sorting capabilities for managing large projects
• Board templates for quick project setup and standardisation
• Real-time collaboration with multiple users editing simultaneously
• Card comments and @mentions for team communication
• Archive functionality for completed projects and historical reference
• Import functionality for migrating from Trello, Asana, and Notion
• Lightweight SQLite database requiring no external database server
• Clean, modern interface optimised for productivity

Why deploy Focalboard on Hostinger VPS

Deploying Focalboard on Hostinger VPS provides complete ownership of your project data without the limitations and costs of cloud-based project management services. Unlike SaaS alternatives that charge per user or limit board counts, a VPS deployment offers unlimited boards, cards, and team members at a predictable monthly cost. The dedicated resources ensure fast load times and smooth interactions even with complex boards containing hundreds of cards. Hostinger VPS gives you the flexibility to customise Focalboard's configuration, implement backup strategies tailored to your needs, and integrate with other self-hosted tools in your infrastructure. For teams handling sensitive projects, client data, or proprietary information, hosting Focalboard on your own VPS ensures data privacy and compliance with internal security policies while maintaining the modern features and usability of popular commercial alternatives.