Plaky

Free project and task management for unlimited users.

Plaky is a flexible project and work management platform built around customizable boards, giving teams a structured way to organize tasks, workflows, and project information in one place. Its board-based approach can be adapted to different types of work, from straightforward task tracking to more structured project workflows.

Instead of forcing teams into a fixed project structure, Plaky lets them define their own boards using custom fields, groups, items and subitems, while assigning work, adding files and comments, and keeping project information connected to the tasks it belongs to. This makes it suitable for teams that want a workspace they can adapt to their existing processes rather than adopt a highly prescriptive methodology.

A key strength is the ability to look at the same project data from different perspectives. Teams can use Table, Kanban, Gantt, and Chart views to focus on task status, workflow, timelines, or higher-level progress. Sorting, filtering, dashboards, activity tracking, and My Tasks provide additional ways to turn the underlying board data into a more useful view of ongoing work.

Plaky also goes beyond basic task boards with templates, automations, permissions, dashboards, and collaboration features. Automations can handle recurring work, notifications, reminders, and other repetitive actions, while dashboards can bring information from multiple boards into a consolidated view.

The result is a tool that sits between a simple task board and a more structured project management system. Its flexibility makes it useful for teams managing projects, operational workflows, marketing activities, product development, HR processes, and other work that benefits from a customizable shared workspace. At the same time, teams looking for highly specialized project planning, advanced scheduling, or deep resource management may need to evaluate whether Plaky's board-centric approach provides enough depth for their requirements.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It suits startups and SMBs that are scaling their headcount and don't want task tracking to become a per-seat cost.

Strength

Its free unlimited-user plan and custom fields make it attractive for growing teams watching their software budget.

Trade-off

As a younger product, its ecosystem and track record are still smaller than established competitors.

When to choose it

A strong option for growing teams that want free, unlimited-user task tracking.

Plaky pricing

Free

$0

Unlimited users

  • Unlimited spaces, boards, items, and views
  • 6 custom fields per board
  • Chart view
  • 10 MB per file

Pro

$3.99 per seat / month

Billed annually, or $4.99 billed monthly

  • Gantt view
  • Private boards and spaces
  • 1,000 automation actions per month
  • Unlimited fields per board

Enterprise

$8.99 per seat / month

Billed annually, or $10.99 billed monthly

  • Board permissions
  • Unlimited automations
  • Custom subdomain
  • Single sign-on (SSO)

CAKE.com Bundle

$12 per user / month

Billed annually, or $15.99 billed monthly

  • Plaky Enterprise
  • Clockify time tracking
  • Pumble team chat

Prices in USD, checked October 2026. Prices exclude VAT and local taxes unless stated, and may vary by region, team size, and billing period. Vendors change plans often. See current Plaky pricing →

Why teams choose it

  • Free unlimited users
  • Custom fields
  • Easy boards

FAQ

Is Plaky free to use?

Yes. Plaky has a free plan, unlimited users. The free plan includes: Unlimited spaces, boards, items, and views; 6 custom fields per board; Chart view. Paid plans start at $3.99 per seat / month (Pro).

Does Plaky have desktop or mobile apps?

Plaky is available on Web, Desktop, Mobile.

Is Plaky cloud-based or self-hosted?

Plaky is cloud-based (SaaS); there's no self-hosted option.

What team sizes is Plaky built for?

Plaky is designed for these team sizes: Solo / Freelancer, Small team, Mid-size.

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