Redmine alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data
Common reasons people leave Redmine: dated default interface, and you must host and maintain it yourself. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Redmine, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. OpenProject currently ranks first.
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The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.
Best Redmine alternative for most people
OpenProjectOpen-source too, with a more modern interface and agile boards.
Best Redmine alternative for a free option
TaigaFriendlier open-source tool for Scrum and Kanban teams.
Best Redmine alternative for a free plan you can upgrade
YouTrackFree for small teams with a self-hosted server and a modern UI.
Best Redmine alternative for open source
PlaneModern open-source issue tracker that is easier to adopt.
Best Redmine alternative for self-hosting
OpenProjectOpen-source too, with a more modern interface and agile boards.
Best Redmine alternative for Windows
JiraHosted, actively developed tracker with far more integrations.
Best Redmine alternative for iPhone and Android
BacklogHosted tracker with Git hosting that imports from Redmine.
Best Redmine alternative for working in the browser
OpenProjectOpen-source too, with a more modern interface and agile boards.
Redmine alternatives: common questions
What is the best alternative to Redmine?
OpenProject ranks first right now. Open-source too, with a more modern interface and agile boards. YouTrack and Jira follow it in our ranking.
Is there a free alternative to Redmine?
Yes. OpenProject (open source), YouTrack (free plan + paid), Jira (free plan + paid) and Taiga (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.
Is there an open-source alternative to Redmine?
Yes: OpenProject, Taiga and Plane. OpenProject, Taiga and Plane can also be self-hosted.
Why do people switch from Redmine?
The complaints we hear most: dated default interface; you must host and maintain it yourself; no official mobile apps or cloud service.
How is this list ranked?
Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces Redmine, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.