YouTrack
JetBrains' issue tracker and agile project tool, free for small teams and available self-hosted.
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About YouTrack
YouTrack is JetBrains' issue tracker and project management tool. It is built around highly configurable issues with custom fields, workflows written in JavaScript, and a fast query language with keyboard-friendly search and commands. Agile boards support Scrum and Kanban, and there are Gantt charts, time tracking, a knowledge base and a helpdesk module for handling customer tickets alongside development work. It integrates closely with JetBrains IDEs and with Git hosting services, which makes it a natural fit for software teams, though non-developers can use it for general projects too. YouTrack is available as a hosted cloud service or as a server version you run yourself, and both are free for teams of up to 10 users with the full feature set; larger teams pay per user, with discounts as the team grows, and helpdesk agents are priced separately. It runs in the browser with iOS and Android apps.
Best for: Software teams that want a configurable Jira-style tracker, especially JetBrains IDE users.
Pros and cons
What works
- Free for up to 10 users with every feature
- Powerful search, commands and scripted workflows
- Self-hosted server option alongside the cloud
Why people leave
- Configuration depth can overwhelm newcomers
- Interface feels technical for non-engineering teams
- Smaller ecosystem of third-party integrations than Jira
Top YouTrack alternatives
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Linear76.3Faster, more opinionated tracker for teams that want less configuration.
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Jira61.8The industry default, with a much larger marketplace of apps and integrations.
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OpenProject59.6Open-source and self-hostable with Gantt and agile boards.
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Redmine57.2Free open-source tracker for teams happy to self-host and customise.
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Shortcut55.3Simpler developer-focused tracker with stories, epics and iterations.
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YouTrack: common questions
Is YouTrack free?
YouTrack has a free plan and paid plans. Free plan: Up to 10 users (checked on YouTrack's own site).
Is YouTrack open source?
No, YouTrack is not open source. Open-source alternatives include OpenProject, Redmine and Plane.
What platforms does YouTrack run on?
YouTrack is available for Web, iOS, Android and Self-hosted.
What are the best alternatives to YouTrack?
The highest-ranked YouTrack alternatives right now are Linear, Jira and OpenProject. See the full ranked list for pricing, platforms and verified facts.