Self-Hosted JIRA Alternatives

JIRA is not available as a self-hosted solution but there are plenty of alternatives for power users and business that want to host a solution on-premise. The best Self-Hosted alternative is Redmine, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to JIRA and loads of them are available as a self-hosted solution so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Self-Hosted alternatives to JIRA are GitLab, Taiga.io, Wekan and OpenProject.

JIRA alternatives are mainly Project Management Tools but may also be Task Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools. Filter by these if you want a narrower list of alternatives or looking for a specific functionality of JIRA.

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Redmine
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Project Management Tool
Issue Tracking System
Time Tracking Tool
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266 alternatives to Redmine
Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.
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Redmine Features
1. File VersioningRedmine has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
2. Gantt-chartsRedmine allows you to visualize your project plan through a timeline with schedule bars and keep track of the work done.
3. Task Time TrackingKeep a record of time spent on a task with Redmine.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsRedmine can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
Multi-project management
Simplicity. Notes that get backed up
Included wiki
Customizable
VCS integration
Wiki-like interface
Employee Time Tracking
Built-in File Manager
Multiple languages
Redmine vs JIRA opinions
Most users think Redmine is a great alternative to JIRA.
Guest
Redmine is a free opensource It's really easy to use Security is fine You can also use it to manage project and collaborative
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dnotonetg
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.
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Guest
One of the most important features of Jira as an issue track is, that I can very easy add a screenshot to the bug description (wysiwyg, copy-paste).
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Guest
It is really open and flexible.
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Guest
Redmine is not cloud based
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GitLab
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Version Control System
Source Code Hosting Service
Project Management Tool
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Cloudron
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105 alternatives to GitLab
GitLab is a on-premise or hosted Git repository management tool. It also includes code reviews, issue tracking, wikis, and continuous integration.
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GitLab Features
1. Kanban BoardGitLab allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
2. Git SupportGitLab supports Git, a free and open source distributed version control system.
3. File VersioningGitLab has a version system that lets you view and go back to older versions of the project/file/document.
Unlimited private repos
Continuous Integration
Continuous Deployment
Continuous builds
Private repositories
Unlimited users
CI/CD
Not Microsoft EEE
Pipelines
Mercurial support
GitLab vs JIRA opinions
Some users think GitLab is a great alternative to JIRA, some don't.
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FelschR
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
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Guest
apple to banana, not the same thing to compare
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Guest
gitlab is version control and ci/cd, not task tracking
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It's not task control tool.
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This is for version control, ci/cd, not task tracking
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Taiga.io
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Freemium • Open Source
Project Management Tool
Task Management Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Online
BSD
Self-Hosted
Django
AngularJS
Software as a Service (SaaS)
Cloudron
209 alternatives to Taiga.io
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.
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Taiga.io Features
1. Scrum BoardsTrack your team's work progress in Taiga.io through individual sprints across different stages of your workflow, using the Scrum methodology.
2. Kanban BoardTaiga.io allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
3. Support for MarkDownTaiga.io supports MarkDown for document formatting.
4. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsTaiga.io can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
5. Task Time TrackingKeep a record of time spent on a task with Taiga.io.
6. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Taiga.io simultaneously.
Sprints
Ruby
Bug reporting
Wiki-like interface
Backlog management
Taiga.io vs JIRA opinions
Most users think Taiga.io is a great alternative to JIRA.
Guest
No time tracking. No time format for custom fields. No statistic and analyzing features.
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cryoff
Simple interface, embedded knowledge base, easy basic configuration
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Wekan
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Free • Open Source
Todo List Manager
Windows
Online
Android
Self-Hosted
Sandstorm.io
UberSpace
Cloudron
185 alternatives to Wekan
Wekan, formerly LibreBoard, is an open-source and collaborative Trello -like kanban board application.
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Wekan Features
1. Kanban BoardWekan allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Wekan simultaneously.
To do lists
Double Donut Chart
Wekan vs JIRA opinions
Most users think Wekan is a great alternative to JIRA.
OpenProject
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Freemium • Open Source
Project Management Tool
Task Management Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Linux
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Cloudron
191 alternatives to OpenProject
OpenProject is an open-source project management software with a wide set of features and plugins. It supports project timelines / Gantt charts, issue tracking, wiki, document management, time and cost reporting, code management, Scrum and much more.
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OpenProject Features
1. Kanban BoardOpenProject allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
2. Gantt-chartsOpenProject allows you to visualize your project plan through a timeline with schedule bars and keep track of the work done.
3. Ad-freeOpenProject doesn't contain any form of external advertising.
4. WYSIWYG SupportOpenProject integrates a WYSIWYG editor to edit the look and content of a document, page, or file.
5. Support for MarkDownOpenProject supports MarkDown for document formatting.
6. Scrum BoardsTrack your team's work progress in OpenProject through individual sprints across different stages of your workflow, using the Scrum methodology.
7. Cloud SyncSync your data (notes, documents, bookmarks, etc.) across your different devices and to the cloud.
8. Hierarchical StructureOrganize your notes, pages, documents, etc., hierarchically with OpenProject.
Work Item Tracking
Agile boards
Timeline
Wiki
Cost estimate
Email tracking
Reporting
Meeting
Splitting costs
Cost Calculator
OpenProject vs JIRA opinions
Most users think OpenProject is a great alternative to JIRA.
Guest
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
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Kanboard
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Free • Open Source
Project Management Tool
Task Management Tool
Team Collaboration Tool
Online
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Cloudron
195 alternatives to Kanboard
Kanboard is a free and open source Kanban project management software.
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Kanboard Features
1. Kanban BoardKanboard allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
2. Extensible by Plugins/ExtensionsKanboard can be extended with add-ons, plugins and extensions.
3. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Kanboard simultaneously.
4. Gantt-chartsKanboard allows you to visualize your project plan through a timeline with schedule bars and keep track of the work done.
Kanboard vs JIRA opinions
Most users think Kanboard is a great alternative to JIRA.
Guest
It's self hosted, simple and can be used by a team. Cannot replace Jira as a ticketing tool for customers.
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Very easy to use, simple interface, lightweight footprint, lots of tools and options, includes plugins. Works incredibly well for a free tool.
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Mattermost Boards
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Task Management Tool
Project Management Tool
Todo List Manager
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241 alternatives to Mattermost Boards
Mattermost Boards (formerly Focalboard) is an open source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Notion, and Asana.
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Mattermost Boards Features
1. Kanban BoardMattermost Boards allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
2. Real time collaborationMultiple users can work together in Mattermost Boards simultaneously.
Mattermost Boards vs JIRA opinions
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phongluunng
Focal board only have kanban while jira have more function
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Phabricator
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Free • Open Source
Project Management Tool
Version Control System
Team Collaboration Tool
Mac
Linux
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PHP
Cloudron
86 alternatives to Phabricator
Phabricator is a collection of open source web applications that help software companies build better software.
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Phabricator Features
1. FIDO U2F (2FA) supportPhabricator supports FIDO U2F / passwordless / multi-factor authentication.
2. Kanban BoardPhabricator allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Included wiki
Integrated Chat
Code review
Lint support
Software Auditing
Git integration
SVN Integration
Mercurial integration
Discontinued
Effective June 1, 2021: Phabricator is no longer actively maintained.https://admin.phacility.com/phame/post/view/11/phacility_is_winding_down_operations/

Phabricator vs JIRA opinions
Almost everyone thinks Phabricator is a great alternative to JIRA.
morgywahl
Much more flexibility to organize.
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YouTrack
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Issue Tracking System
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Windows
Linux
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52 alternatives to YouTrack
A project management tool that can be adapted to your processes to help you deliver great products. Track tasks and bugs, plan sprints and releases, create workflows, and customize YouTrack for your business processes. Never force your process to fit the limits of a tool again.
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YouTrack Features
1. Scrum BoardsTrack your team's work progress in YouTrack through individual sprints across different stages of your workflow, using the Scrum methodology.
2. Kanban BoardYouTrack allows you to organize your workflow by moving cards with drag-and-drop functionality between multiple columns.
Time Off Management
On-premises software
OpenID Connect
OpenID Provider
Workflow Triggers
Support for Docker
Release Management
YouTrack vs JIRA opinions
Almost everyone thinks YouTrack is a great alternative to JIRA.
Quuux
It has all the features JIRA has, and some more you need add-ons for, already built in. There is (and will be) an on-premises = self-hosted version, and it ties in perfectly with the JetBrains IDEs. (Only drawback is the UI, which is slightly less polished, but still good to use - and even better, after you learn the keyboard shortcuts.)
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Trac
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Free • Open Source
Project Management Tool
Issue Tracking System
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Windows
Linux
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BSD
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164 alternatives to Trac
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.
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Trac Features
Helpdesk ticketing
Wiki
SCM Integration
Activity history
Included wiki
Trac vs JIRA opinions
Most users think Trac is a great alternative to JIRA.