Taiga

Agile project management for NGOs running iterative, collaborative work

Taiga is an open-source project management platform built for teams using agile workflows such as Kanban and Scrum. It helps nonprofits plan tasks, manage backlogs, track progress, and collaborate in real time—especially for campaigns, digital initiatives, and evolving programme work.

Project management challenges for nonprofits & social purpose organisations

Challenge
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Managing projects where priorities change frequently

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Limited visibility into task progress and team workload

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Fragmented collaboration across tools and distributed teams

Solution
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Enables agile project management through visual workflows, real-time collaboration, and continuous task tracking

Key capabilities of Taiga

Agile workflows (Kanban and Scrum)

Plan and manage work using boards, sprints, and backlogs designed for iterative execution

Visual task management

Track progress through boards with clear, real-time status visibility

Team collaboration

Enable discussions, comments, and updates within tasks to keep teams aligned

Issue and backlog tracking

Organise user stories, bugs, and tasks with prioritisation and progress tracking

Pricing for nonprofits

Free and basic access

  • No licensing cost (self-hosted)
  • Access to core features
  • Community support

Paid plans

  • Managed hosting with faster setup
  • Scales with team size
  • Reduced maintenance effort

Best suited for which nonprofits?

NGOs running collaborative or digital projects

Teams working on campaigns, product development, or tech-enabled programmes

Organisations using agile or iterative workflows

Nonprofits that need flexibility in planning, testing, and adapting work

Similar tools for NGO project management

Trellosimpler, lightweight boards
Asanageneral-purpose task management

Frequently Asked Questions

Which nonprofits benefit most from Taiga?

Teams managing collaborative, fast-moving projects that require continuous iteration and shared visibility.

Is Taiga suitable for organisations with limited budgets?

Yes. The open-source version is free, making it accessible for nonprofits with limited resources.

When does Taiga work particularly well?

When organisations follow agile methods and need visual, real-time task tracking.

Are there any limitations to consider?

Taiga requires familiarity with agile workflows, which can be a learning curve for some teams.

When might Taiga not be the right fit?

It may not suit organisations that require highly structured workflows or detailed administrative control.

Want to learn more?

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