Vibe Kanban still runs locally and is Apache-2.0 open source. Keep it if its board, preview and inline diff comments fit your work. Choose intentic for an actively developed workspace where agents run in a Docker sandbox you reach from any browser.
bloop, the company behind it, shut down in April 2026. Its hosted team features were removed and local workspaces continue. That changes support and roadmap, not the code already on your machine.
Vibe Kanban vs intentic: at a glance
▸ marks Vibe Kanban's strengths (3 rows)
Browser interfaces over git worktrees · Both run in a browser, start agents in separate git worktrees and let you review diffs before merging. Both work with Claude Code, Codex and Gemini. A worktree separates branches, not processes.
| Dimension | intentic | Vibe Kanban |
|---|---|---|
| Project status | Actively developed; MIT | Company closed; community maintained under Apache-2.0 |
| Planning | A plan per conversation, approved before edits | ▸Kanban issues that open agent workspaces |
| Supported agents | Claude Code, Codex, Grok, Kimi Code, Gemini and ACP agents | ▸Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, Copilot, Amp, Cursor, OpenCode and more |
| Isolation | Docker sandbox plus a git worktree per conversation | Git worktrees on the host; agents are not containerised |
| Review | Plan approval, file-by-file diffs, accept or discard | ▸Inline diff comments, live preview with devtools and PRs |
| Pricing | Free to self-host; optional hosted sandbox | Free; the paid team plans still listed were ended |
The main differences
What the shutdown changes
The shutdown post moves Vibe Kanban to a fully local architecture and removes hosted issues, comments, projects and organisations. Subscriptions were ended and refunded. The latest release dates from April; newer commits exist on the main branch.
Remote access and where agents run
Vibe Kanban runs agents directly on your machine and documents remote access through device pairing, tunnels or Remote-SSH. intentic runs agents in a Docker sandbox and connects every browser to it through a private tunnel, so a server keeps working while your laptop is off.
Board planning or review controls
Vibe Kanban plans work as kanban issues, lets you comment inline on diffs and previews the app with devtools. intentic starts agents in plan mode, sorts the fleet board by who needs you, and adds schedules, events and connected services.
When to choose Vibe Kanban
Keep Vibe Kanban if it already runs your day: the board, inline diff comments and built-in preview are good tools, and the local app keeps working. Watch the community roadmap for fixes. Move when you need sandboxed agents, a server that works without your laptop, or shared workspaces for a team.
Vibe Kanban: common questions
Is Vibe Kanban shutting down?
The company behind it, bloop, shut down on 10 April 2026. The project continues as community-maintained open source. Hosted services such as cloud issues, projects and organisations were scheduled for removal after 30 days; local workspaces continue to work.
What is the best Vibe Kanban alternative?
There is no single replacement. For a browser workspace with sandboxed agents, compare intentic. For a desktop app, compare Conductor on macOS or Sculptor on macOS and Linux. Community forks of Vibe Kanban also exist; check their maintenance before relying on one.
Is Vibe Kanban free and open source?
Yes. It is Apache-2.0 and runs locally with npx vibe-kanban. Its pricing page still lists paid team plans, but the shutdown post says subscriptions were ended and refunded. Agent subscriptions are separate. intentic is MIT and free to self-host.
Can Vibe Kanban run remotely or in Docker?
Its docs describe pairing another device, including a phone, and running behind a tunnel or Remote-SSH. A Docker Compose guide covers self-hosting its cloud server, but agents run on the host, not in containers. intentic runs agents in a Docker sandbox reached through a private tunnel.
Vibe Kanban vs Conductor: what is different?
Vibe Kanban is an Apache-2.0 web app for macOS, Linux and Windows, organised around a kanban board. Conductor is a proprietary Mac app with paid cloud workspaces. Both use git worktrees. Conductor has a company behind it; Vibe Kanban is now community maintained.
Which agents does Vibe Kanban support?
Claude Code, Codex, Gemini CLI, GitHub Copilot, Amp, Cursor, OpenCode, Droid, CCR and Qwen Code. intentic runs Claude Code, Codex, Grok, Kimi Code and Gemini on your own accounts, plus ACP agents such as OpenCode.
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