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Leantime alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Leantime: small plugin and integration ecosystem, and mobile apps are still in beta. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Leantime, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Asana currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OpenProject logoOpenProjectOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
2Taiga logoTaigaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
3Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 354.0
  1. OpenProject logo

    1. OpenProjectTop pick

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Leantime

    Fuller open-source suite with Gantt and portfolios.

    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 ×0.387
    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 Leantime 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)
  2. Taiga logo

    2. Taiga

    Best for: Agile teams that want a free, self-hostable Scrum and Kanban tool

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Leantime

    Open-source and better suited to Scrum teams.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under MPL-2.0
    • Scrum and Kanban modules you can switch on per project
    • Docker-based self-hosting is well documented

    Cons

    • Slower development pace than newer trackers
    • Few integrations and limited automation
    • No native mobile apps
    Visit Taiga Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    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 Taiga a good Leantime alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taiga.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Docker (recommended)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.taiga.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Methods
    Scrum and Kanban
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taiga.io(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Plane logo

    3. Plane

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    54.0

    score / 100

    Why switch from Leantime

    Open-source tracker with a faster, developer-friendly interface.

    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 ×0.363
    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 Leantime 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 Leantime alternative for…

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

Asana logo

Best Leantime alternative for most people

Asana

Polished hosted tool with goals and portfolios.

OpenProject logo

Best Leantime alternative for a free option

OpenProject

Fuller open-source suite with Gantt and portfolios.

Trello logo

Best Leantime alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Trello

Simple boards for teams that just need visual task lists.

Taiga logo

Best Leantime alternative for open source

Taiga

Open-source and better suited to Scrum teams.

Plane logo

Best Leantime alternative for self-hosting

Plane

Open-source tracker with a faster, developer-friendly interface.

Basecamp logo

Best Leantime alternative for Mac

Basecamp

Hosted, simple project hub for teams that do not need self-hosting.

Asana logo

Best Leantime alternative for Windows

Asana

Polished hosted tool with goals and portfolios.

Asana logo

Best Leantime alternative for iPhone and Android

Asana

Polished hosted tool with goals and portfolios.

Asana logo

Best Leantime alternative for working in the browser

Asana

Polished hosted tool with goals and portfolios.

Leantime alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Leantime?

Asana ranks first right now. Polished hosted tool with goals and portfolios. Trello and Basecamp follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Leantime?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Leantime?

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

Why do people switch from Leantime?

The complaints we hear most: small plugin and integration ecosystem; mobile apps are still in beta; light on portfolio and resource planning.

How is this list ranked?

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