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Huly alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Huly: individual modules are less mature than specialist tools, and self-hosting the full platform is resource-heavy. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Huly, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Linear currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 358.3
  1. Plane logo

    1. PlaneTop pick

    Best for: Teams that need a self-hosted Jira or Linear replacement

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    58.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Huly

    Open-source issue tracker focused purely on project work.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Multiple layouts including Gantt
    • Built-in pages for docs

    Cons

    • Younger product with fewer integrations
    • Self-hosting needs ops time
    Visit Plane Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Plane a good Huly alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026plane.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Not checked yetplane.so(opens source in a new tab)

The best Huly alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Linear logo

Best Huly alternative for most people

Linear

Polished hosted tracker if you only need issues, not chat and docs.

Plane logo

Best Huly alternative for a free option

Plane

Open-source issue tracker focused purely on project work.

ClickUp logo

Best Huly alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

Hosted all-in-one workspace with tasks, docs and chat.

Plane logo

Best Huly alternative for open source

Plane

Open-source issue tracker focused purely on project work.

Plane logo

Best Huly alternative for self-hosting

Plane

Open-source issue tracker focused purely on project work.

Jira logo

Best Huly alternative for Mac

Jira

Mature tracker with a big ecosystem for larger organisations.

Linear logo

Best Huly alternative for Windows

Linear

Polished hosted tracker if you only need issues, not chat and docs.

ClickUp logo

Best Huly alternative for Linux

ClickUp

Hosted all-in-one workspace with tasks, docs and chat.

YouTrack logo

Best Huly alternative for iPhone and Android

YouTrack

Free for 10 users with a knowledge base and helpdesk built in.

GitHub Projects logo

Best Huly alternative for working in the browser

GitHub Projects

Free planning inside GitHub with no extra app.

Huly alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Huly?

Linear ranks first right now. Polished hosted tracker if you only need issues, not chat and docs. ClickUp and Plane follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Huly?

Yes. Linear (free plan + paid), ClickUp (free plan + paid), Plane (open source) and Jira (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to Huly?

Yes: Plane. Plane can also be self-hosted.

Which Huly alternatives work on Linux?

ClickUp runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from Huly?

The complaints we hear most: individual modules are less mature than specialist tools; self-hosting the full platform is resource-heavy; young product that changes quickly.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Huly, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.