Why we built Waterboarded
Modern project management tools have become bloated, expensive, and complex. They lock your data behind proprietary formats and charge you per-seat for features you don't need.
We wanted something different. A tool that is:
- Simple and fast (no loading spinners)
- Yours to own and deploy
- Free from per-user pricing
- Built on open standards
No Vendor Lock-in
Stop worrying about price hikes or discontinued features.
No Bloat
We don't have AI assistants, Gantt charts, or chat bots. Just lists.
No Hidden Costs
Deploy on the free tier of Cloudflare and run it for $0/mo.
Why Fork & Deploy?
The "Fork & Deploy" model gives you the best of both worlds: the convenience of a SaaS with the control of self-hosting.
Privacy First
Your data lives in your database, in your cloud account. We never see your tasks, your users, or your secrets.
Total Control
Want to change a color? Add a feature? It's your code. Customize the application to fit your exact workflow.
Zero Maintenance
Built on serverless infrastructure. No servers to patch, no uptime to worry about. It just works.
Built on the Modern Stack
Fork & Deploy
Designed for the Cloudflare stack. Clone the repo and deploy your own instance in minutes.
Full Data Ownership
Your data belongs to you. Export your entire board easily at any time.
Cross-Platform
Built for Web, Linux, and macOS. Access your board from anywhere.