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Best Open-Source Project management in 2026

Jira/Asana/Linear/Monday.com cost $10-30/user/month and lock your data in. Open-source project management tools in 2026 match commercial features for kanban, sprints, time tracking, and team collaboration — at zero per-user cost.

#1 Pick — Best modern UX

Plane

Linear/Jira killer. Cycles, modules, views, custom workflows. Best DX of any OSS PM tool in 2026.

github.com/makeplane/plane

All 4 ranked

#1

Plane

Best modern UXAGPL-3.0Self-host~30k

Linear/Jira killer. Cycles, modules, views, custom workflows. Best DX of any OSS PM tool in 2026.

github.com/makeplane/plane
#2

Vikunja

Lightest / fastestAGPL-3.0Self-host~6k

Todoist-style task manager with team features. Lighter than Plane, perfect for solo + small teams.

github.com/go-vikunja/vikunja
#3

Leantime

Best for neurodivergent teamsGPL-2.0Self-host~7k

PM tool designed for ADHD-friendly workflows. Gantt, kanban, sprints, time tracking, plus designed for non-traditional thinkers.

github.com/leantime/leantime
#4

Kanboard

Minimalist / self-host on shared hostingMITSelf-host~9k

Minimalist kanban. PHP, single binary, runs anywhere. Best if you only need a kanban board.

github.com/kanboard/kanboard

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