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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

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 361.3
2OpenProject logoOpenProjectOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 440.0
3Redmine logoRedmineOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 440.0
4Huly logoHulyOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 440.0
  1. Plane logo

    1. PlaneTop pick

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    61.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

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

    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 ×0.387
    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 Jira 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)
  2. OpenProject logo

    2. OpenProject

    Best for: Organisations that need full-featured project management they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

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

    Pros

    • Free, open-source Community edition
    • Gantt, agile boards and time tracking in one tool
    • On-premises or EU-hosted cloud options

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to modern SaaS tools
    • Some advanced features need an Enterprise plan
    • Setup of types, workflows and roles takes effort
    Visit OpenProject 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 OpenProject a good Jira alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    Community edition
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    DEB/RPM packages or Docker
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting options
    On-premises or cloud
    Checked Oct 25, 2026openproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Redmine logo

    3. Redmine

    Best for: Technical teams that want a free, self-hosted tracker they can customise with plugins

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

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

    Pros

    • Free and open source under GPL v2
    • Multiple projects, Gantt, wiki and time tracking included
    • Large library of community plugins

    Cons

    • Dated default interface
    • You must host and maintain it yourself
    • No official mobile apps or cloud service
    Visit Redmine 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 Redmine a good Jira alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL v2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Databases
    MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Multiple projects
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Huly logo

    4. 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.

Linear logo

Best Jira alternative for most people

Linear

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

Plane logo

Best Jira alternative for a free option

Plane

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

ClickUp logo

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.

OpenProject logo

Best Jira alternative for open source

OpenProject

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

Redmine logo

Best Jira alternative for self-hosting

Redmine

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

Asana logo

Best Jira alternative for Mac

Asana

Friendlier for non-engineering teams working alongside developers.

Trello logo

Best Jira alternative for Windows

Trello

Lightweight boards when you only need simple task tracking.

Huly logo

Best Jira alternative for Linux

Huly

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

YouTrack logo

Best Jira alternative for iPhone and Android

YouTrack

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

Shortcut logo

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.