Overview

Plaky is a project management and team collaboration tool from the Pumble (CAKE.com) team, headquartered in Belgrade, Serbia. Built around a permanent free plan with unlimited users, projects, and boards, it has quickly gained traction among small and medium teams, startups, and educational institutions worldwide. Plaky centers on an intuitive Kanban board interface, supplemented by list, table, and Gantt chart views for simple, visual task management.

Plaky's design philosophy is "less is more" - a clean interface, focused feature set, and near-zero learning curve, letting new members create and assign their first task within minutes. As a productivity tool, the free plan already covers Kanban boards, task assignments, and comments, while an open REST API connects it to your existing toolchain - ideal for directing budget toward more critical tech stack and infrastructure.

Key Strengths

  • Generous free plan: Unlimited users, projects, and boards at zero cost - a sharp contrast to competitors that cap users or projects on free tiers.
  • Multiple project views: Switch between Kanban, List, Table, and Gantt views, with drag-and-drop cards, subtasks, checklists, labels, and attachments for agile workflows and content scheduling.
  • Cross-platform coverage: Web, Windows/macOS desktop, and iOS/Android apps sync via the cloud, with offline desktop access and push notifications on mobile.
  • Open integration capability: REST API for custom integrations and automation, plus one-click Trello import and CSV import/export to ease migration.
  • Built by the Pumble team: Developed and maintained by the experienced CAKE.com team, with ongoing iteration and no crippled free tier.

Product Ecosystem

Free Plan

The free tier includes unlimited users, projects, and boards, covering Kanban/List/Table views, task assignment, comments, @mentions, and 100MB per-file uploads - enough for most small and medium teams' basic needs.

Pro Plan

Pro unlocks Gantt charts, timeline views, advanced privacy controls, and larger file uploads (5GB) at $4.9/user/month (~$3.99 billed annually) for teams needing stronger scheduling and permission control.

Desktop and Mobile Apps

Native Windows/macOS desktop apps support offline access and local caching, while iOS/Android apps deliver push notifications - all synced seamlessly through the cloud.

REST API

An open REST API lets you sync project data with internal systems and automate task status changes, filling the gap left by the still-maturing native integration ecosystem.

Limitations

  • Limited feature depth: No native time tracking, resource management, or complex automation; complex projects need a more capable tool like ClickUp or Jira.
  • Growing integration ecosystem: Few out-of-the-box native integrations compared with Trello or ClickUp, so Slack, GitHub, and Google Drive connections rely on the REST API.
  • Free plan file limits: The 100MB per-file cap restricts large design or video asset collaboration until you upgrade to Pro.
  • Slower release cadence: As a younger product, feature updates arrive less frequently, and advanced capabilities remain on the roadmap - evaluate current functionality, not future promises.

Use Cases

  • Small and Medium Team Project Management (★★★★★): Free plan with unlimited users and projects offers unbeatable value.
  • Startups, Education, and Non-profits (★★★★★): Zero-cost start, freeing budget for critical infrastructure.
  • Kanban-Driven Workflows (★★★★★): Marketing campaigns, design delivery, and content production teams.
  • Simple Project Collaboration （★★★★☆）: Small projects that don't need complex workflows or automation.
  • Large Enterprises and Complex Projects （★★☆☆☆）: Limited feature depth - consider a more comprehensive platform.

Pricing

Plan Price Key Features
Free $0 Unlimited users/projects/boards, Kanban/List/Table views, 100MB/file
Pro $4.9/user/month (~$3.99 annual) Gantt charts, timelines, advanced permissions, 5GB/file
Enterprise Custom SSO, audit logs, dedicated support

Note: Prices are public reference values; confirm with Plaky's official pricing for current rates.

FAQ

  • Is Plaky's free plan truly unlimited? Yes. The free plan imposes no limits on users, projects, or boards; the only restriction is 100MB per-file uploads, sufficient for most collaboration scenarios. Upgrade to Pro for more storage or Gantt charts. See Productivity Tools Collection for alternatives.

  • How does Plaky compare to Trello? Trello pioneered Kanban with a mature Power-Ups ecosystem; Plaky wins on its unlimited free plan and native Gantt charts. Compare them in the project management guide.

  • How do I migrate from Trello to Plaky? Plaky supports direct Trello board import and CSV bulk import/export, so you can keep your familiar Kanban workflow. See remote team tool comparisons for switching guidance.

  • Does Plaky have a Chinese interface? The interface is primarily English, though content input supports Chinese and other multi-language characters. Chinese teams should assess members' comfort with English and evaluate access latency; see website internationalization guide.

  • How secure is Plaky? Plaky uses TLS/SSL encryption, secure cloud infrastructure, and regular backups; the Enterprise plan adds SSO, audit logs, and compliance features; see system security hardening.