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Anakin alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Anakin alternative is Jira (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan for up to 10 users."
Anakin compared with 5 alternatives: Linear, Jira, ClickUp, Asana and Plane.
Anakin has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| AnakinThis tool | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Linear | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Jira | Free plan · from $9.70/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ClickUp | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Asana | Free plan · from $10.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Plane | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Anakin
Linear
Issue tracking and product planning for software teams
- Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
- Linear also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Linear lists no Linux app, which Anakin has.
- Linear also covers tasks.
- Linear does not cover Gantt & timelines and AI agents, which Anakin does.
Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects
Jira
Issue and project tracking for software and business teams
- Jira starts at $9.70 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
- Jira also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Jira lists no macOS, Windows and Linux apps, which Anakin has.
- Jira also covers tasks and workflow automation.
- Jira does not cover AI agents, which Anakin does.
Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work
ClickUp
Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards
- ClickUp starts at $9 per user / month, billed yearly (Core).
- ClickUp also lists a web app, iOS and Android apps and a browser extension.
- ClickUp also covers tasks, workflow automation and time tracking.
- ClickUp does not cover issue tracking and AI agents, which Anakin does.
Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription
Asana
Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows
- Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
- Asana also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Asana lists no Linux app, which Anakin has.
- Asana also covers tasks, workflow automation and goals.
- Asana does not cover issue tracking and AI agents, which Anakin does.
Suits: Teams coordinating projects across several departments
Plane
Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents
- Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
- Plane also lists a web app and iOS and Android apps.
- Plane lists no Windows app, which Anakin has.
- Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Plane also covers wiki.
Suits: Teams that want to self-host their project management tool
Limits worth knowing in Anakin
- Anakin does not sell model usage; agent runs use your own coding plans or API accounts.
- It is a planning and delegation workspace, not a prompt-to-app builder like most of this category.
- The site's docs are marked as coming soon, and the pricing page does not show a monthly-billing price for Team.
- The download dialog lists macOS, Windows and Linux desktop apps; no iOS or Android app is named.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Anakin?
The alternatives to Anakin in this directory are Linear, Jira, ClickUp, Asana and Plane. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Anakin.
Is there a free alternative to Anakin?
Yes. Linear, Jira, ClickUp, Asana and Plane have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Anakin alternatives work on Android?
The Anakin listing does not include an Android app. Linear, Jira, ClickUp, Asana and Plane list one.
Which Anakin alternatives work on iOS?
The Anakin listing does not include an iOS app. Linear, Jira, ClickUp, Asana and Plane list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to Anakin?
Plane is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.