Software · head to head
Kanbanize vs Subframe
The short version
- Only Subframe has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
- Each has a real cost: Kanbanize no per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing; Subframe the free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Where they differ
Only the attributes on which Kanbanize and Subframe actually diverge.
Identical on both: user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown).
What each one covers
Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.
Only in Kanbanize
- Kanban boards
- Portfolio Kanban
- Workflow automation
- Analytics
- Timeline
- Jira
- Azure DevOps
- Slack
Only in Subframe
Nothing recorded that Kanbanize does not also cover.
What people use each for
The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.
Kanbanize
- Kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teamsnot Subframe
- Linking strategy and OKRs to delivery workflowsnot Subframe
Subframe
No use cases recorded yet. See the Subframe review.
Where each one falls short
Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.
Kanbanize
- No per user price or minimum user count is published, despite the page being headed simple pricing
- Automation rules are a paid add on on both plans, capped at 300 on Standard
- SSO is a paid add on rather than included at either tier
- File storage is 100 GB on Standard against 1 TB on Enterprise, and API calls are capped on Standard without the limit being stated
- A dedicated cloud instance, IP whitelisting and 24/7 support are Enterprise only
Subframe
- The free plan is capped at 1 project, 10 pages, and 2 prototypes with limited AI usage and only 24 hour version history, versus unlimited AI on the $29 per editor per month Pro plan, as of August 2026.
Pricing, plan by plan
Kanbanize
On request- Team$149/month
- 15 users
- Unlimited boards
- Kanban analytics
- EnterpriseFree
- Custom pricing
- SSO
- Advanced security
Subframe
FreeNo published plan breakdown. See the Subframe review.
Which should you pick?
Choose Kanbanize if
- You need kanban boards.
- You work on Web, Ios, Android.
- You also want portfolio kanban.
Questions people ask
- Is Kanbanize or Subframe better?
- Neither clearly leads. Kanbanize starts at On request and Subframe at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
- Which is cheaper, Kanbanize or Subframe?
- Subframe has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for Kanbanize and Free for Subframe.
- Does Kanbanize or Subframe run on more platforms?
- Kanbanize runs on Web, Ios, Android. Subframe runs on Web.
- Can I use Subframe for free?
- Yes. Subframe has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. Kanbanize starts at On request.
- What is Kanbanize best used for?
- Kanbanize is most often used for kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams, linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows. Of those, kanban boards and portfolio management for scaled agile teams and linking strategy and okrs to delivery workflows are not what Subframe is typically brought in for.
- What can Kanbanize do that Subframe cannot?
- Kanbanize covers Kanban boards, Portfolio Kanban, Workflow automation, Analytics.
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