Question 1

What's the difference between Kanban and Scrum?

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Kanban focuses on continuous flow: work items move through stages (like To Do, In Progress, Done) and teams limit how much work is in progress at once. Scrum organizes work into fixed-length sprints with planned sprint goals and specific roles and ceremonies. Many teams use a hybrid: Scrum planning with a Kanban board for day-to-day flow.

Question 2

When should I use Kanban?

Accepted Answer

Use Kanban when work arrives continuously (support tickets, operational tasks, small product changes), priorities can shift often, or you want to reduce bottlenecks and improve flow without committing to sprint planning. It’s also useful when you need high visibility for stakeholders and a simple way to manage and limit work in progress.

Question 3

How much does Kanban cost?

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Kanban as a method is free. Costs come from the tools and time to implement it. Many teams start with a physical board or free tiers of tools (like Trello or GitHub Projects). Paid plans (often per user per month) add features such as advanced reporting, automation, permissions, and integrations (e.g., Jira or Azure DevOps).

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