The Best Open Source JIRA AlternativesTop Project Management & Team Collaboration Tools like JIRA

The best open source alternative to JIRA is Redmine. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to JIRA and loads of them is open source so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source alternatives to JIRA are GitLab, Taiga.io, AFFiNE and Wekan.

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JIRA alternatives are mainly Project Management Tools, but if you're looking for Task Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Self-Hosted, Self-Hosted + Open Source, Free and Self-Hosted + Free. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to JIRA.
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  1. Redmine icon

    Redmine

     396 likes

    Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.

    256 Redmine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Ruby
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Cloudron
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL
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    Comments about Redmine as an Alternative to JIRA
    Top Positive Comment
    Leonardo Colman
    1

    Has everything jira has and is easy to self host and manage

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    2

    Redmine is an old school issues tracker. Jira is a project management tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    dnotonetg
    Positive
    0

    Redmine is free, open source, flexible, and has all the features I would want from JIRA with a much better interface.

    Great project management system.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 7 comments
    Redmine icon
    Redmine icon

    • Most users think Redmine is a great JIRA alternative.

    • Redmine is Free and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Redmine is Privacy focused and LightweightJIRA is not according to our users
  2. GitLab icon

    GitLab

     744 likes

    Provides a robust platform for on-premise or hosted Git repository management, integrating seamlessly with various dev tools, facilitating efficient workflow through offerings like issue tracking, code reviews, continuous integration, CI/CD pipelines, and option for unlimited private repositories.

    111 GitLab alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Ruby
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about GitLab as an Alternative to JIRA
    Top Positive Comment
    FelschR
    1

    GitLab comes with some great project management tooling. Sure, it's not as powerful as JIRA's, but it isn't totally bare-bones either. Some of the supported features are: Issues, Boards, Requirements, Epics, Milestones, Roadmaps, Burndown Charts, Time Tracking

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    1

    Gitlab manages code, Jira projects/todos

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    kjcain
    Positive
    0

    as of 2023, gitlab has parity with most of the commonly used features of jira, however, a few of the features are only available in the more premium offerings, and even when you have the more premium features i think some of the more management-oriented people are still a little turned off by developer first interface gitlab provides and don't look much further than the readme.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 9 comments
    GitLab icon
    GitLab icon

    • This alternative is disputed. GitLab is a legitimate JIRA alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • GitLab is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • GitLab is Security-focusedJIRA is not according to our users
  4. Taiga.io icon

    Taiga.io

     300 likes

    Taiga is the easy and intuitive yet powerful agile project management tool for multi-functional teams. Taiga has a best in class Sprint task board, and you can seamlessly migrate to Kanban if needed.

    231 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Taiga.io as an Alternative to JIRA
    Guest
    Negative
    5

    No time tracking. No time format for custom fields. No statistic and analyzing features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    cryoff
    Positive
    1

    Simple interface, embedded knowledge base, easy basic configuration

    Taiga.io icon
    Taiga.io icon

    • Most users think Taiga.io is a great JIRA alternative.

    • Taiga.io is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
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  6. AFFiNE icon

    AFFiNE

     107 likes

    Open-source, privacy-focused workspace combining note-taking, project and task management, Kanban board, interactive whiteboard, Pomodoro timer, Markdown support, offline access, real-time team collaboration with @mentions, goal tracking, subtasks, and customizable features.

    135 AFFiNE alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about AFFiNE as an Alternative to JIRA
    Djangounet
    Negative
    1

    Affine is more like notion...

    AFFiNE icon
    AFFiNE icon
    • AFFiNE is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • AFFiNE is Privacy focused and LightweightJIRA is not according to our users
  7. Wekan icon

    Wekan

     219 likes

    Wekan, formerly LibreBoard, is an open-source and collaborative Trello -like kanban board application.

    217 Wekan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    • Sandstorm
    • Snapcraft
    • Docker
    • Cloudron
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  8. Kan.bn icon

    Kan.bn

     29 likes

    Open source kanban platform offering team collaboration, workspace members, board visibility controls, Trello import, card labelling, detailed activity logs, commenting, and self-hosting options, plus upcoming board templates and third-party integrations.

    87 Kan.bn alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  10. OpenProject icon

    OpenProject

     123 likes

    Open source software that enhances team collaboration and productivity through features like Gantt charts, issue tracking, Scrum support, and document management. Supports classic, agile, or hybrid management styles while ensuring robust data protection and flexible task assignment.

    204 OpenProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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    18
    Comments about OpenProject as an Alternative to JIRA
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Out of the list of alternatives, it matches quite a few criteria:

    • Free, selfhostable
    • Docker install is a single image with very little configuration needed
    • Feature rich
    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    OpenProject icon
    OpenProject icon

    • Most users think OpenProject is a great JIRA alternative.

    • OpenProject is Freemium and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
  11. Focalboard icon

    Focalboard

     49 likes

    Focalboard is an open source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.

    284 Focalboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Focalboard as an Alternative to JIRA
    Nguyen Phong Luu
    Negative
    1

    Focal board only have kanban while jira have more function

    Focalboard icon
    Focalboard icon
    • Focalboard is Free and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Focalboard is Privacy focusedJIRA is not according to our users
  12. Kanboard icon

    Kanboard

     143 likes

    Kanboard is a free and open source Kanban project management software.

    215 Kanboard alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Cloudron
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    15
    Comments about Kanboard as an Alternative to JIRA
    Guest
    Positive
    4

    Very easy to use, simple interface, lightweight footprint, lots of tools and options, includes plugins. Works incredibly well for a free tool.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's self hosted, simple and can be used by a team. Cannot replace Jira as a ticketing tool for customers.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Kanboard icon
    Kanboard icon

    • Most users think Kanboard is a great JIRA alternative.

    • Kanboard is Free and Open SourceJIRA is Freemium and Proprietary
    • Kanboard is Lightweight and Privacy focusedJIRA is not according to our users
  13. Trac icon

    Trac

     146 likes

    Trac is an enhanced wiki and issue tracking system for software development projects. Trac uses a minimalistic approach to web-based software project management. Our mission is to help developers write great software while staying out of the way.

    153 Trac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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  14. Kaneo icon

    Kaneo

     16 likes

    Open source project management platform offering kanban boards, team collaboration with real-time updates and comments, timeline tracking, automation, full customization, MIT licensing, data privacy with end-to-end encryption, self-hosting, and community-driven development.

    86 Kaneo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
    Kaneo screenshot 1
     
  15. Plane icon

    Plane

     22 likes

    Open source alternative supporting project management, issue and task tracking, custom workflows, Kanban, list, calendar views, analytics, imports, secure encryption, Slack and GitHub integrations, Agile and Waterfall frameworks, and advanced customization.

    68 Plane alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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