Linear AlternativesProject Management Tools & Issue Tracking Systems like Linear

Apps similar to Linear include Redmine, which is free and open source. Other options are OpenProject, JIRA, Radicle and Plane. You're spoiled for choice with Project Management Tools like Linear: we list more than 100 alternatives for the web, self-hosting, Linux, Windows and Mac.

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

    298 Redmine alternatives

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    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Ruby
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Cloudron
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL
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  2. OpenProject icon
     136 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.

    254 OpenProject alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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  3. JIRA icon
     234 likes

    Centralized project management tool for planning and tracking tasks, aligning work with company goals, visualizing workflows, and optimizing performance via real-time data insights. Offers AI-driven task suggestions, integrates with essential tools, and provides a cohesive collaboration space under one roof.

    522 JIRA alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  4. Radicle icon
     23 likes

    Peer-to-peer, open source stack built on Git enables decentralized, censorship-resistant code sharing and local-first data control, employing cryptographic verification, extensible collaborative objects, modular interfaces, and seamless data migration with no central entity.

    83 Radicle alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Linux
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  5. Plane icon
     25 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.

    102 Plane alternatives

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  6. Agila icon
     10 likes

    Agila is a collaborative Kanban workspace for teams that want Jira-like structure without living in Jira. Run it self-hosted with Docker (MIT) or use the hosted service.

    38 Agila alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Online
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. Worklog icon
     10 likes

    Worklog is a local-first desktop project manager for small development teams. It is built for fast, keyboard-first planning with a Kanban workflow and zero cloud dependency for core usage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  8. Paca icon
     11 likes

    Self-hosted agile platform enabling humans and AI agents to collaborate as equals on a unified real-time Scrumban board, manage projects, sprints, and stories with in-app AI chat, plugin extensions, BDD tools, sandbox security, and privacy-focused design.

    61 Paca alternatives

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    • Self-Hosted
    • Docker
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  9. Addicted icon
     8 likes

    A lightweight project manager that goes beyond tasks—showing you the impact of your work in an addictive, stock-market-style dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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  10. Huly icon
     14 likes

    Open-source platform unifying project, document, issue, and task management with real-time team collaboration, instant messaging, video conferencing, and GitHub bidirectional sync, all in one customizable workspace for developers and product teams.

    108 Huly alternatives

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    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. Magnifi Space icon
     12 likes

    Project management that your whole team understands from day one. Simple structure, fast setup, nothing you don't need.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Proprietary

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    • Online
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  12. Trac icon
     147 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.

    167 Trac alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
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