Kanban boards are based on the project management framework Kanban, which is one of many frameworks within the Agile project management methodology. The Kanban method is a framework that prioritizes the breaking down of tasks into manageable chunks, which can be easily visualized using Kanban boards.  While it may sound confusing, Kanban boards are part of both the Agile methodology and within that, part of the Kanban framework.  Read More: Agile Software Development Methodology & Principles