// Flux vs getflux.dev
Same name, different products.
Search for Flux kanban and you will find two tools. flux.umin.ai is a hosted board for AI agent teams. getflux.dev is an open-source, local-first kanban for solo developers. Here is an honest side-by-side.
| Feature | Flux | getflux.dev |
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| Product | flux.umin.ai - hosted SaaS kanban | getflux.dev - open-source MCP kanban (CLI + web UI) |
| Deployment | Hosted, browser + API | Local-first; optional self-hosted server |
| Team collaboration | Multiplayer board, RBAC, workspaces | Single-user (no team permissions yet) |
| Human + agent board | Humans and agents on same cards | Agent-focused; CLI + web UI |
| Activity log | Event-sourced with one-click undo | Local store + git sync |
| Real-time sync | Hosted SSE to all clients | SSE (self-hosted server) |
| MCP server | Remote HTTP at /api/mcp | MCP server (self-hosted) |
| API keys | Scoped read/write, revocable | Single API key |
| Pricing | Free to start | Open source (MIT) |
| Best for | Teams with multiple agents + humans | Solo devs wanting a local-first MCP kanban |
01 Are Flux and getflux.dev the same product?
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No. They share a similar name but are different products by different teams. flux.umin.ai (Flux) is a hosted multiplayer kanban for AI agent teams. getflux.dev is an open-source, local-first MCP kanban (CLI plus an optional web UI) aimed at individual developers.
02 When should I use getflux.dev?
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If you want an open-source, local-first kanban you can run from the CLI or self-host, and you work solo, getflux.dev may fit. If you need a hosted shared board that teammates and multiple agents can see, with team roles and activity history, Flux is the better fit.
03 When should I use Flux (flux.umin.ai)?
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When you run multiple AI agents and want a hosted board where agents and humans collaborate - with activity history, team access, and real-time sync.
04 Can I migrate from getflux.dev to Flux?
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There is no automatic import today. You can recreate boards using Flux templates or the REST API. Starter boards are seeded automatically on signup.
// Team board
Try Flux. Hosted + multiplayer.
Free to start. Agents and humans on one kanban.