GitHub Projects alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave GitHub Projects: awkward for non-developers and non-code work, and limited reporting and no time tracking. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GitHub Projects, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Linear currently ranks first.
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Best GitHub Projects alternative for most people
LinearDedicated tracker with cycles and a fast interface that still syncs with GitHub.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for a free option
HulyOpen-source tool with two-way GitHub issue sync plus chat and docs.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
JiraFar more reporting, permissions and process control for large organisations.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for open source
PlaneOpen-source tracker with cycles, modules and GitHub integration.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for self-hosting
HulyOpen-source tool with two-way GitHub issue sync plus chat and docs.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for Mac
LinearDedicated tracker with cycles and a fast interface that still syncs with GitHub.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for Windows
LinearDedicated tracker with cycles and a fast interface that still syncs with GitHub.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for Linux
HulyOpen-source tool with two-way GitHub issue sync plus chat and docs.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for iPhone and Android
LinearDedicated tracker with cycles and a fast interface that still syncs with GitHub.
Best GitHub Projects alternative for working in the browser
ZenhubAdds sprints, estimates and reporting on top of GitHub issues.
GitHub Projects alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to GitHub Projects?
Linear ranks first right now. Dedicated tracker with cycles and a fast interface that still syncs with GitHub. Jira and Zenhub follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to GitHub Projects?
Yes. Linear (free plan + paid), Jira (free plan + paid), Zenhub (free plan + paid) and Shortcut (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to GitHub Projects?
Yes: Huly and Plane. Huly and Plane can also be self-hosted.
Which GitHub Projects alternatives work on Linux?
Huly runs on Linux.
Why do people switch from GitHub Projects?
The complaints we hear most: awkward for non-developers and non-code work; limited reporting and no time tracking; tied to GitHub as your code host.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GitHub Projects, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.