> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.kan.bn/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Introduction

> Kan is the open source alternative to Trello.

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## Getting Started

Get started with Kan by choosing your preferred deployment option below.

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  <Card title="Cloud" icon="cloud" href="https://kan.bn/signup">
    Get started instantly with our hosted solution - we'll handle all the
    hosting, scaling, and maintenance for you.
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  <Card title="Self-host" icon="code" href="https://github.com/kanbn/kan?tab=readme-ov-file#self-hosting-">
    For full data ownership and control, you can self-host Kan on your
    infrastructure.
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