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Redmine alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

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.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1YouTrack logoYouTrackFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 459.6
2Jira logoJiraFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +21 of 357.8
3Backlog logoBacklogFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 453.6
  1. YouTrack logo

    1. YouTrackTop pick

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

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

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Redmine

    Free for small teams with a self-hosted server and a modern UI.

    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 ×0.377
    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 YouTrack a good Redmine 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)
  2. Jira logo

    2. Jira

    Best for: Engineering organizations that need configurable agile workflows

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

    57.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from Redmine

    Hosted, actively developed tracker with far more integrations.

    Pros

    • Highly configurable workflows
    • Deep agile reporting
    • Huge app marketplace

    Cons

    • Complex to administer
    • Slower and heavier than newer trackers
    Visit Jira Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

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

    Is Jira a good Redmine alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for small teams
    Not checked yetatlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Boards
    Scrum and kanban
    Not checked yetatlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Atlassian
    Checked Oct 24, 2026atlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Backlog logo

    3. Backlog

    Best for: Small mixed teams that want issue tracking, Gantt and Git hosting together

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from Redmine

    Hosted tracker with Git hosting that imports from Redmine.

    Pros

    • Built-in Git and Subversion repositories
    • Friendly interface for non-developers
    • Flat per-plan pricing instead of per seat

    Cons

    • Git hosting is basic compared with GitHub or GitLab
    • Free plan limited to one project
    • Fewer integrations than the market leaders
    Visit Backlog Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    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 Backlog a good Redmine alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Up to 10 users, 1 project
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nulab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starter plan
    $35/month, up to 30 users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nulab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Standard plan
    $100/month, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nulab.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Version control
    Git and Subversion
    Checked Oct 25, 2026nulab.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best Redmine alternative for…

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

OpenProject logo

Best Redmine alternative for most people

OpenProject

Open-source too, with a more modern interface and agile boards.

Taiga logo

Best Redmine alternative for a free option

Taiga

Friendlier open-source tool for Scrum and Kanban teams.

YouTrack logo

Best Redmine alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

YouTrack

Free for small teams with a self-hosted server and a modern UI.

Plane logo

Best Redmine alternative for open source

Plane

Modern open-source issue tracker that is easier to adopt.

OpenProject logo

Best Redmine alternative for self-hosting

OpenProject

Open-source too, with a more modern interface and agile boards.

Jira logo

Best Redmine alternative for Mac

Jira

Hosted, actively developed tracker with far more integrations.

Jira logo

Best Redmine alternative for Windows

Jira

Hosted, actively developed tracker with far more integrations.

Backlog logo

Best Redmine alternative for iPhone and Android

Backlog

Hosted tracker with Git hosting that imports from Redmine.

OpenProject logo

Best Redmine alternative for working in the browser

OpenProject

Open-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.