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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
1Linear logoLinearFree plan + paidNoWeb, macOS, Windows +22 of 380.3
2ClickUp logoClickUpFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +33 of 376.8
3Asana logoAsanaFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +23 of 374.4
4Trello logoTrelloFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +22 of 369.0
5YouTrack logoYouTrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 440.0
  1. Linear logo

    1. LinearTop pick

    Best for: Startups and product teams that value speed over configurability

    Free plan + paidWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

    80.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

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

    Pros

    • Extremely fast interface
    • Great GitHub and GitLab integration
    • Opinionated, clean workflow

    Cons

    • Less configurable than Jira
    • Mainly suited to software teams
    Visit Linear Compare with JiraDetails and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Linear a good Jira alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026linear.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Git integration
    GitHub and GitLab
    Checked Oct 24, 2026linear.app(opens source in a new tab)
    Cycles
    Yes
    Not checked yetlinear.app(opens source in a new tab)
  2. ClickUp logo

    2. ClickUp

    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)
  3. Asana logo

    3. Asana

    Best for: Cross-functional teams running many projects in parallel

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    74.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

    Friendlier for non-engineering teams working alongside developers.

    Pros

    • Multiple project views
    • Portfolios and goals for leadership
    • Strong rules and forms

    Cons

    • Can feel heavy for simple to-do lists
    • Key features are on higher tiers
    Visit Asana Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Asana a good Jira alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Views
    List, board, timeline, calendar
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Web, desktop, mobile
    Checked Oct 24, 2026asana.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Trello logo

    4. Trello

    Best for: Small teams that want simple visual boards

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    69.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

    Lightweight boards when you only need simple task tracking.

    Pros

    • Very easy to learn
    • Flexible boards for any process
    • Built-in automation

    Cons

    • Limited reporting for complex projects
    • Advanced views require paid plans
    Visit Trello Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.15100
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Trello a good Jira alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026trello.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Atlassian
    Not checked yettrello.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Automation
    Built in
    Checked Oct 24, 2026trello.com(opens source in a new tab)
  5. YouTrack logo

    5. YouTrack

    Best for: Software teams that want a configurable Jira-style tracker, especially JetBrains IDE users

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    40.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Jira

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

    Pros

    • Free for up to 10 users with every feature
    • Powerful search, commands and scripted workflows
    • Self-hosted server option alongside the cloud

    Cons

    • Configuration depth can overwhelm newcomers
    • Interface feels technical for non-engineering teams
    • Smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations than Jira
    Visit YouTrack 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 YouTrack a good Jira alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 10 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $4.50 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Monthly price
    $5.40 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.jetbrains.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Helpdesk
    Free for up to 3 agents
    Checked Oct 25, 2026blog.jetbrains.com(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.