---
title: JavaScript Kanban Board | Workflow Task Management | Syncfusion
description: JavaScript Kanban Board is a task scheduling control that offers various built-in features to design software, product, and project development.
platform: Essential-js2
control: Kanban
---

# JavaScript Kanban Board - Task Tracker with Compact View

* Visually organize and prioritize your tasks with a transparent workflow.
* Efficient control to manage software/product development, project management, and task planner using swimlane, cards, WIP validations, and more.
* A rich set of built-in functionalities such as data binding, swimlane, templating for card, scrolling, drag-and-drop, stacked header, WIP validations, responsiveness, various built-in themes, and much more.

![JavaScript Kanban background banner.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-banner.webp)

![JavaScript Kanban banner.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-banner-preview.webp)

## Overview

JavaScript Kanban Board is a task scheduling control that provides clear user interface representation to manage multiple stages of work. The Kanban board is widely used in various real-time applications such as task scheduler, project management, software or product development, manufacturing process, personal task management, and much more.

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/overview/)

## JavaScript Kanban Board Code Example

Easily get started with the JavaScript Kanban Board using a few simple lines of TS code example as demonstrated below. Also explore our [JavaScript Kanban Board Example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/demos/#/bootstrap5/kanban/default.html) that shows you how to render and configure a Kanban Board.

```ts
import { Kanban } from '@syncfusion/ej2-kanban';
import { kanbanData } from './datasource.ts';

let kanbanObj: Kanban = new Kanban({
    dataSource: kanbanData,
    keyField: 'Status',
    columns: [
        { headerText: 'Backlog', keyField: 'Open' },
        { headerText: 'In Progress', keyField: 'InProgress' },
        { headerText: 'Testing', keyField: 'Testing' },
        { headerText: 'Done', keyField: 'Close' }
    ],
    cardSettings: {
        contentField: 'Summary',
        headerField: 'Id',
    },
    swimlaneSettings: {
        keyField: 'Assignee'
    }
});
kanbanObj.appendTo('#Kanban');
```

AI-assisted development

## Build feature-rich JavaScript Kanban experiences faster

Accelerate workflow management application development with Syncfusion AI tools that turn requirements into fully configured kanban experiences with minimal manual setup.

![Agent Skills icon](https://cdn.syncfusion.com/content/images/FT/common/sf-agent-skills.svg)

### Agent Skills

Accelerate development with Syncfusion AI Agent Skills for faster implementation and integration.

**Example Prompt**
Generate a JavaScript Kanban board with swimlanes, custom cards, and drag-and-drop support.

[Explore Agent Skills](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/skills)

![AI Coding Assistant icon](https://cdn.syncfusion.com/content/images/FT/common/sf-ai-coding-assistant.svg)

### MCP Server

Accelerate development with AI that generates, configures, and troubleshoots component code directly in your IDE.

**Example Prompt**
Show how to customize card templates in the Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban.

[Explore MCP Server](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/mcp)

## Data binding

Data binds seamlessly with various local and remote data sources, such as: JSON, RESTful services, OData services, and WCF services.

JavaScript Kanban loads data on demand by default to reduce transfer and load times. Proper field mapping is mandatory when binding Kanban to the data sources with different field names.

* [Data binding documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/data-binding)

![Data binding options available in JavaScript Kanban.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-data-binding.png)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/workflow/)

## Workflow

The Kanban restrict or allow card transitions from one column to another to maintain a controlled workflow process.

* [Kanban workflow example](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/demos/#/bootstrap5/kanban/workflow.html)

## Work in progress (WIP) limits

Users can set limits to the card count at each stage of Kanban workflow to avoid working on multiple tasks. Kanban columns visually change its appearance when validation fails.

* [WIP validation documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/validation)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/validation/)

## Flexible layout

By default, JavaScript Kanban has a simple layout with cards and columns. But users can create complex Kanban boards based on their application needs and integrate with any team in an organization.

* [Flexible layout documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/responsive-mode#layouts)

## Card options

A card is the main element of Kanban board that provides clear representation of tasks and flows across various stages.

![Illustration of card customization with JavaScript Kanban.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-card-appearance.png)

### Customizable cards

Change the look and feel of Kanban cards by customizing their default appearance and style using any HTML or CSS element.

![JavaScript Kanban drag and drop.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-drag.png)

### Drag and drop cards

Provides smooth drag-and-drop support to modify the status of cards.

* [Drag and drop cards documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/drag-and-drop)

![JavaScript Kanban multiple selection.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-selection.png)

### Selection

Easily select multiple cards using mouse, keyboard, or touch interfaces. You can also make multiple selection of cards by pressing the Shift key.

* [Card selection documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/cards#selection)

## Columns

The JavaScript Kanban board divides its layout as columns to visualize the different stages of work, e. g. to-do, validate, in-progress, testing, and completed.

* [Columns documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/columns)

![JavaScript Kanban toggle column.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-toggle-column.png)

### Expand/Collapse column

Built-in support is available for expanding and collapsing the columns by interaction and programmatically. Users can also control the collapsible behavior on page load.

![JavaScript Kanban multiple key.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-multikey.png)

### Multi-key

Users can map multiple keys to single columns to group similar columns. i.e., development column has implementation, review, and testing.

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/swimlane/)

## Card editing

JavaScript Kanban provides full support to create, read, update, and delete operations (CRUD) on cards. In addition to built-in editing through dialog, users can create a template that suits their application needs. Editing operations are performed with the help of a data manager.

* [Card editing documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/dialog)

## Stacked header

JavaScript Kanban allows you to add additional headers to group the logically related columns above the column header in a stacked manner.

* [Stacked header documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/columns#stacked-headers)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/stacked-header/)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/swimlane/)

## Swimlane

Visually split the Kanban board horizontally to categorize the cards based on key i.e., assignee, project, or type. Users can customize the swimlane header with templates and control the visibility of empty rows and items count in a swimlane row.

* [Swimlane documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/swimlane)

## Frozen rows

The Swimlane frozen rows option makes the rows always visible at the top when scrolling the content. It is mainly used to show corresponding swimlane rows.

* [Frozen rows documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/swimlane#enable-frozen-rows)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/frozen-rows/)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/tooltip/)

## Tooltip

Display card information with a default tooltip or customized tooltip template.

* [Tooltip documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/tooltip)

## Templating

Users can customize the UI elements of Kanban using templates i.e., column header, cards, swimlane header, and tooltip.

* [Custom card template documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/cards#template)

**Interactive demo:** [Live demo](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/products/typescript/kanban/template/)

![JavaScript Kanban APIs.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-api.webp)
## Developer-friendly APIs

Developers can have full control over the UI and behavior of the Kanban board through its built-in, developer-friendly APIs. The simple and extensible APIs allow you to customize Kanban functionalities with ease.

* [APIs documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/api/kanban/)

![Theme illustration for JavaScript Kanban.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-themes.webp)
## Built-in themes

Five built-in SASS-based themes are available, such as Material, Bootstrap, Fabric (Office 365), Tailwind CSS, and High Contrast.

* [Theme documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/appearance/theme)

![JavaScript Kanban displaying from right to left.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-rtl.webp)

## Right to left (RTL)

JS Kanban allows you to render its layout, columns, and cards from right to left to improve the user experience and accessibility for RTL languages.

* [RTL documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/localization#right-to-left-rtl)

## Responsive and touch-friendly

JavaScript Kanban library has a highly responsive layout and a finely optimized design for desktops, touch screens, and smart phones.

![Illustration of touch support of JavaScript Kanban](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-touch-support.webp)

### Touch support

User-friendly touch gestures and an interactive UI design on Kanban help produce the best user experience.

![Illustration of adaptive UI of JavaScript Kanban.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-adaptive-ui.webp)

### Adaptive UI

The JavaScript Kanban user interface adapts automatically to mobile and desktop devices. This helps the application to scale elegantly across all form factors without any additional effort.

## Localization

Localize all the static strings that are used in the user interface of the JavaScript Kanban control using the localization (l10n) library.

* [Localization documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/localization)
![JavaScript Kanban with localization support.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-localization.png)

## Other supported frameworks

The Kanban Board is available for the Blazor, React, Angular, and Vue frameworks. Explore its platform-specific options through the following links:

* ![Blazor Kanban Board.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/blazor-kanban.webp) [Blazor Kanban](https://www.syncfusion.com/blazor-components/blazor-kanban-board)
* ![React Kanban Board.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/react-kanban.webp) [React Kanban](https://www.syncfusion.com/react-components/react-kanban-board)
* ![Angular Kanban Board.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/angular-kanban.webp) [Angular Kanban](https://www.syncfusion.com/angular-components/angular-kanban-board)
* ![Vue Kanban Board.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/vue-kanban.webp) [Vue Kanban](https://www.syncfusion.com/vue-components/vue-kanban-board)

## Supported browsers

The JavaScript Kanban Board works well with all modern web browsers, including Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari, and Opera.

![Supported browsers in JavaScript Kanban Board.](https://ft.syncfusion.com/featuretour/gantt-sdk/images/javascript-kanban/javascript-kanban-supported-browsers.webp)

## Not sure how to create your first JavaScript Kanban? Our documentation can help.

* [I'd love to read it now](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/getting-started)

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Why should you choose Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board?

- Visual organization and prioritization of your tasks with a transparent workflow.
- Efficient control to manage software and product development, project management, and task planning using swim lanes, cards, WIP validations, and more.
- A rich set of built-in functionalities such as [data binding](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/data-binding), templating for card, scrolling, [drag-and-drop](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/drag-and-drop), stacked headers, responsiveness, various built-in themes, and much more.
- Simple configuration and [API](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/api/kanban/).
- Support for all modern browsers.
- Expansive learning resources such as [demos](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/demos/#/bootstrap5/kanban/overview) and [documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/getting-started) to learn quickly and get started with JavaScript Kanban Board.

### Can I purchase the Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board component separately?

No, our 1,600+ components and frameworks for web, mobile, and desktop, including our JavaScript Kanban Board, are not sold individually. They are only available as part of a team license. However, we have competitively priced the product, so it only costs a little bit more than what some other vendors charge for their Kanban Board control alone. We have also found that, in our experience, our customers usually start off using one of our products and then expand to several products quickly, so we felt it was best to offer all 1,600+ components and frameworks for a subscription fee that starts at **$395 per month** for a team of 5 developers. Additionally, we might be able to offer discounts based on currently active promotions. Please contact our [product specialists](https://www.syncfusion.com/company/contact-us) today to see if you qualify for any additional discounts.

### What is the price for Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board?

We do not sell the JavaScript Kanban Board separately. It is only available for purchase as part of the [Syncfusion team license](https://www.syncfusion.com/sales/teamlicense). This contains over 1,600 components and frameworks, including the JavaScript Kanban Board. The price of the team license starts at **$395 per month** for 5 developers, and includes support and updates until the subscription expires. In addition, we might offer discounts based on currently active promotions. Please contact our [product specialists](https://www.syncfusion.com/company/contact-us) today to see if you qualify for any additional discounts.

### Can I download and utilize the Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board for free?

No, this is a commercial product and requires a paid license. However, a [free community license](https://www.syncfusion.com/products/communitylicense) is also available for companies and individuals whose organizations have less than $1 million USD in annual gross revenue and five or fewer developers.

### Where can I find the Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board demo?

You can find our [JavaScript Kanban Board demo here](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/demos/#/bootstrap5/kanban/overview), which demonstrates how to render and configure the Kanban Board.

### How do I get started with Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board?

A good place to start would be our comprehensive [getting started documentation](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/getting-started).

## Syncfusion JavaScript Kanban Board Resources

### Learning

- [Documentation — JavaScript Kanban Board documentation.](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/documentation/kanban/getting-started)

- [Demo — Demo for JavaScript Kanban Board.](https://ej2.syncfusion.com/demos/#/bootstrap5/kanban/default.html)

### Technical Support

- [Contact Support — Create support tickets for JavaScript Kanban Board.](https://support.syncfusion.com/create?categoryId=287&cf_control=978)

- [Community Forum — Join the discussion in our JavaScript Kanban Board community forum.](https://www.syncfusion.com/forums/essential-js2?control=kanban)

- [Features & Bugs — Create feedbacks for JavaScript Kanban Board.](https://www.syncfusion.com/feedback/javascript?control=kanban)

### UI Kits

- [Figma Download — Download the JavaScript Kanban Board Figma UI.](https://cdn.syncfusion.com/resources/EJ2+Figma/Syncfusion-EJ2-Figma-UI-Resource-V1.01.zip)