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YouTrack alternatives: 7 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave YouTrack: configuration depth can overwhelm newcomers, and interface feels technical for non-engineering teams. We ranked 7 alternatives by how directly each one replaces YouTrack, 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 376.3
2Jira logoJiraFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +21 of 361.8
3OpenProject logoOpenProjectOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4Redmine logoRedmineOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 457.2
5Shortcut logoShortcutFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 455.3
6Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 352.4
7Huly logoHulyOpen sourceYesWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 452.3
  1. Linear logo

    1. LinearTop pick

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

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

    76.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    Faster, more opinionated tracker for teams that want less configuration.

    Pros

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

    Cons

    • Less configurable than Jira
    • Mainly suited to software teams
    Visit Linear Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    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 YouTrack 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. Jira logo

    2. Jira

    Best for: Engineering organizations that need configurable agile workflows

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

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    The industry default, with a much larger marketplace of apps and 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 ×0.3100
    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 YouTrack 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. OpenProject logo

    3. OpenProject

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    Open-source and self-hostable with Gantt and agile boards.

    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 ×0.377
    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 OpenProject a good YouTrack 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)
  4. Redmine logo

    4. Redmine

    Best for: Technical teams that want a free, self-hosted tracker they can customise with plugins

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    57.2

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    Free open-source tracker for teams happy to self-host and customise.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under GPL v2
    • Multiple projects, Gantt, wiki and time tracking included
    • Large library of community plugins

    Cons

    • Dated default interface
    • You must host and maintain it yourself
    • No official mobile apps or cloud service
    Visit Redmine 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 Redmine a good YouTrack alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL v2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Databases
    MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Multiple projects
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Shortcut logo

    5. Shortcut

    Best for: Engineering teams that want structure like Jira without the configuration overhead

    Free plan + paidWeb

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    Simpler developer-focused tracker with stories, epics and iterations.

    Pros

    • Clean interface with good keyboard support
    • Automatic story updates from Git branches and PRs
    • Epics, objectives and roadmaps without heavy setup

    Cons

    • Less flexible for non-engineering workflows
    • Reporting is lighter than Jira's
    • Smaller integration ecosystem than the market leaders
    Visit Shortcut 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 Shortcut a good YouTrack alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shortcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $8.50 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shortcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Business plan
    $12 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shortcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Git integrations
    GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket
    Checked Oct 25, 2026shortcut.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Plane logo

    6. Plane

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

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    52.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    Open-source, modern issue tracker with cycles and modules.

    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 ×0.357
    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 YouTrack 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)
  7. Huly logo

    7. Huly

    Best for: Startups that want one open-source tool for tasks, chat and docs instead of several

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux, Self-hosted

    52.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from YouTrack

    Open-source alternative that also bundles chat, docs and GitHub sync.

    Pros

    • Issue tracking, chat, docs and meetings in one app
    • Two-way GitHub issue sync
    • Free hosted tier with unlimited users

    Cons

    • Individual modules are less mature than specialist tools
    • Self-hosting the full platform is resource-heavy
    • Young product that changes quickly
    Visit Huly Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.353
    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 Huly a good YouTrack alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    EPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes, unlimited users
    Checked Oct 25, 2026huly.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Paid plans
    From $19.99/month per workspace
    Checked Oct 25, 2026huly.io(opens source in a new tab)
    GitHub sync
    Two-way
    Checked Oct 25, 2026huly.io(opens source in a new tab)

The best YouTrack alternative for…

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

Linear logo

Best YouTrack alternative for most people

Linear

Faster, more opinionated tracker for teams that want less configuration.

OpenProject logo

Best YouTrack alternative for a free option

OpenProject

Open-source and self-hostable with Gantt and agile boards.

Jira logo

Best YouTrack alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jira

The industry default, with a much larger marketplace of apps and integrations.

Redmine logo

Best YouTrack alternative for open source

Redmine

Free open-source tracker for teams happy to self-host and customise.

Plane logo

Best YouTrack alternative for self-hosting

Plane

Open-source, modern issue tracker with cycles and modules.

Huly logo

Best YouTrack alternative for Mac

Huly

Open-source alternative that also bundles chat, docs and GitHub sync.

Linear logo

Best YouTrack alternative for Windows

Linear

Faster, more opinionated tracker for teams that want less configuration.

Huly logo

Best YouTrack alternative for Linux

Huly

Open-source alternative that also bundles chat, docs and GitHub sync.

Linear logo

Best YouTrack alternative for iPhone and Android

Linear

Faster, more opinionated tracker for teams that want less configuration.

Shortcut logo

Best YouTrack alternative for working in the browser

Shortcut

Simpler developer-focused tracker with stories, epics and iterations.

YouTrack alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to YouTrack?

Linear ranks first right now. Faster, more opinionated tracker for teams that want less configuration. Jira and OpenProject follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to YouTrack?

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

Is there an open-source alternative to YouTrack?

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

Which YouTrack alternatives work on Linux?

Huly runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from YouTrack?

The complaints we hear most: configuration depth can overwhelm newcomers; interface feels technical for non-engineering teams; smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations than Jira.

How is this list ranked?

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