Kanban vs Scrum: Choosing the Right Board for Your Team

One of the most common questions we get from new users is: "Should I use Kanban or Scrum?" The answer depends on your team, your project, and how your work flows.

Kanban: Continuous Flow

Kanban is ideal for teams with a steady stream of incoming work — support teams, DevOps, and teams that don't need fixed deadlines. Work flows continuously through the board, and WIP limits prevent bottlenecks.

Scrum: Sprint-Based

Scrum works well for product teams building features in iterations. You plan a sprint (1-4 weeks), commit to a set of tasks, and review progress at the end. Velocity tracking helps you improve over time.

Key Differences

• Planning: Scrum has sprint planning; Kanban is continuous
• Cadence: Scrum has fixed cycles; Kanban flows freely
• Roles: Scrum has defined roles (Scrum Master, PO); Kanban is flexible
• Metrics: Scrum tracks velocity; Kanban tracks cycle time & throughput

Switching in AgileTune

AgileTune makes it easy to switch between board types. Go to Project Settings → Board and change the type. Your tasks and columns are preserved — only the workflow mechanics change.