Kanban

A method emphasizing pull, visualization, WIP limits, and flow — distinct from Scrum's timeboxed iterations.

Can be used alongside or instead of Scrum. SAFe formalizes Team Kanban, ART Kanban, and Portfolio Kanban. LeSS permits Kanban-like team practices.

Across the Frameworks

Scrum

Absent

Scrum uses iterations, not Kanban.

SAFe

Native

Three formal Kanban systems.

LeSS

Discussed

Teams may use Kanban if they maintain the Sprint.

Nexus

Informal

Used colloquially, not framework-defined.

Present in SAFe, LeSS, Nexus.