Company Overview
Restya was founded in 2015 as an open-source Kanban project management tool that delivers a Trello-like card-based task management experience while supporting self-hosted deployment. Built on PHP technology, Restya allows teams to deploy the system on their own servers, maintaining full control over data security and privacy. Its core value proposition is a zero-cost, customizable project management platform for teams and businesses.
Restya's Kanban system enables users to create boards, lists, and cards, managing workflows through drag-and-drop operations. The platform provides a RESTful API and a rich plugin ecosystem, allowing integration with third-party tools to serve teams across various industries and sizes.
Related provider: Restya Kanban Tool
Products
| Product | Type | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Restya | Kanban Engine | Core Kanban project management application supporting boards, lists, and cards |
| Restya Boards | Board Management | Create and manage project boards with team member permission controls |
| Restya Cards | Card Management | Task cards supporting descriptions, comments, labels, attachments, and due dates |
| Restya API | Data Interface | RESTful API enabling third-party integrations and custom development |
| Restya Plugins | Plugin System | Extension framework supporting feature customization and third-party plugins |
Key Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Open Source & Self-Hosted | Fully open source (MIT), deploy on your own server with full data control |
| Kanban Workflow | Drag-and-drop Kanban management with boards, lists, cards, and swimlanes |
| Team Collaboration | Real-time comments, @mention notifications, task assignment, and progress tracking |
| Multi-Language | Interface available in multiple languages including English, Chinese, and more |
| Third-Party Integration | REST API and Webhook support for integrating Slack, GitHub, and other tools |
| Mobile-Friendly | Responsive design supporting smartphones and tablets |
Technology Stack
- Backend: PHP (MVC architecture)
- Database: PostgreSQL / MySQL / MariaDB
- Frontend: JavaScript + CSS (responsive interface)
- Deployment: Docker Compose / Manual setup
- License: MIT open source license
Market Position
Restya competes in the Kanban project management space against the following alternatives:
| Competitor | Comparison |
|---|---|
| Trello | Market leader, primarily SaaS with limited free tier features |
| WeKan | Open-source self-hosted Kanban built on Meteor/Node.js stack |
| Taiga | Feature-rich agile project management with Scrum/Kanban dual mode |
| Kanboard | Minimalist open-source self-hosted Kanban, PHP stack, leaner than Restya |
| Trac | Established project management tool integrating Wiki and SVN version control |
| Restyaboard | PHP-based Kanban tool, direct competitor in the self-hosted Kanban market |
