Jira alternatives: 10 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Jira: complex to administer, and slower and heavier than newer trackers. We ranked 10 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Jira, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Linear currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#	App	Pricing	Open source	Platforms	Verified facts	Score
1	ClickUp	Free plan + paid	No	Web, Windows, macOS +3	3 of 3	76.8
2	Huly	Open source	Yes	Web, Windows, macOS +2	4 of 4	40.0

1. ClickUpTop pick
Best for: Teams consolidating tasks, docs and chat into one app
Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
76.8
score / 100
Why switch from Jira
Flexible all-in-one tool for teams that don't need Jira's complexity.
Pros
Huge feature set
Many views and custom fields
Generous free plan
Cons
Overwhelming to set up
Performance can lag in big workspaces
Visit ClickUp Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.377
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
Freshness ×0.15100
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is ClickUp a good Jira alternative?
Verified facts
3 of 3 verified
Free plan
Yes
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Docs and whiteboards
Included
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
Platforms
Web, desktop, mobile
Checked Oct 24, 2026clickup.com(opens source in a new tab)
2. Huly
Best for: Startups that want one open-source tool for tasks, chat and docs instead of several
Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted
40.0
score / 100
Why switch from Jira
Open-source alternative that also bundles chat, docs and GitHub sync.
Pros
Issue tracking, chat, docs and meetings in one app
Two-way GitHub issue sync
Free hosted tier with unlimited users
Cons
Individual modules are less mature than specialist tools
Self-hosting the full platform is resource-heavy
Young product that changes quickly
Visit Huly Details and reviews
How this score is calculated
Editorial fit ×0.312
Reviews ×0.363
Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
Freshness ×0.1585
Votes ×0.150
0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula
Is Huly a good Jira alternative?
Verified facts
4 of 4 verified
License
EPL-2.0
Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
Free plan
Yes, unlimited users
Checked Oct 25, 2026huly.io(opens source in a new tab)
Paid plans
From $19.99/month per workspace
Checked Oct 25, 2026huly.io(opens source in a new tab)
GitHub sync
Two-way
Checked Oct 25, 2026huly.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Jira alternative for…

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

Best Jira alternative for most people

Linear

Much faster and simpler, with a clean default workflow for product teams.

Best Jira alternative for a free option

Plane

Open-source and self-hostable, with issues, cycles and Gantt views.

Best Jira alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

ClickUp

Flexible all-in-one tool for teams that don't need Jira's complexity.

Best Jira alternative for open source

OpenProject

Open-source and self-hostable, a common landing spot after Jira Data Center.

Best Jira alternative for self-hosting

Redmine

Free, open-source tracker for teams willing to host it themselves.

Best Jira alternative for Mac

Asana

Friendlier for non-engineering teams working alongside developers.

Best Jira alternative for Windows

Trello

Lightweight boards when you only need simple task tracking.

Best Jira alternative for Linux

Huly

Open-source alternative that also bundles chat, docs and GitHub sync.

Best Jira alternative for iPhone and Android

YouTrack

Free for up to 10 users and available as a self-hosted server.

Best Jira alternative for working in the browser

Shortcut

Simpler developer tracker with sensible defaults and less admin work.

Jira alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Jira?

Linear ranks first right now. Much faster and simpler, with a clean default workflow for product teams. ClickUp and Asana follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Jira?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Jira?

Yes: Plane, OpenProject, Redmine and Huly. Plane, OpenProject and Redmine can also be self-hosted.

Which Jira alternatives work on Linux?

ClickUp and Huly run on Linux.

Why do people switch from Jira?

The complaints we hear most: complex to administer; slower and heavier than newer trackers.

How is this list ranked?

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