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Taiga alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave Taiga: slower development pace than newer trackers, and few integrations and limited automation. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces Taiga, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Trello currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1OpenProject logoOpenProjectOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
2Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 358.3
3Kanboard logoKanboardOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
4Leantime logoLeantimeOpen sourceYesWeb, iOS, Android +14 of 455.3
  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 Taiga

    Open-source too, with Gantt charts and more active development.

    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 Taiga 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. Plane logo

    2. Plane

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    58.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Taiga

    Modern open-source tracker with a faster 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 ×0.377
    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 Taiga 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)
  3. Kanboard logo

    3. Kanboard

    Best for: Individuals and small technical teams who want a lightweight self-hosted Kanban board

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from Taiga

    Lighter self-hosted Kanban board for teams that skip Scrum.

    Pros

    • Free and MIT-licensed
    • Very light to run, SQLite by default
    • WIP limits, swimlanes and flow analytics

    Cons

    • Plain, dated interface
    • No hosted service or official mobile app
    • Few collaboration features beyond comments
    Visit Kanboard Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    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 Kanboard a good Taiga alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MIT
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Sign-in options
    LDAP/Active Directory and OAuth2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026kanboard.org(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Leantime logo

    4. Leantime

    Best for: Small teams and non-PM users who want a gentle, self-hostable project tool

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, iOS, Android, Self-hosted

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from Taiga

    Open-source PM aimed at non-technical users, with strategy tools.

    Pros

    • Free self-hosted edition under AGPL-3.0
    • Combines tasks with goals, ideas and strategy canvases
    • Designed with neurodivergent users in mind

    Cons

    • Small plugin and integration ecosystem
    • Mobile apps are still in beta
    • Light on portfolio and resource planning
    Visit Leantime Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Leantime a good Taiga alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    AGPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosted price
    $8 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 25, 2026leantime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 25, 2026leantime.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Mobile apps
    iPhone and Android (beta)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026leantime.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best Taiga alternative for…

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

Trello logo

Best Taiga alternative for most people

Trello

Simple hosted boards if self-hosting is not a requirement.

OpenProject logo

Best Taiga alternative for a free option

OpenProject

Open-source too, with Gantt charts and more active development.

Jira logo

Best Taiga alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jira

The mainstream agile tracker with far more integrations and reporting.

Plane logo

Best Taiga alternative for open source

Plane

Modern open-source tracker with a faster interface.

Kanboard logo

Best Taiga alternative for self-hosting

Kanboard

Lighter self-hosted Kanban board for teams that skip Scrum.

Trello logo

Best Taiga alternative for Mac

Trello

Simple hosted boards if self-hosting is not a requirement.

Trello logo

Best Taiga alternative for Windows

Trello

Simple hosted boards if self-hosting is not a requirement.

Leantime logo

Best Taiga alternative for iPhone and Android

Leantime

Open-source PM aimed at non-technical users, with strategy tools.

Trello logo

Best Taiga alternative for working in the browser

Trello

Simple hosted boards if self-hosting is not a requirement.

Taiga alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to Taiga?

Trello ranks first right now. Simple hosted boards if self-hosting is not a requirement. OpenProject and Jira follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to Taiga?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to Taiga?

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

Why do people switch from Taiga?

The complaints we hear most: slower development pace than newer trackers; few integrations and limited automation; no native mobile apps.

How is this list ranked?

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