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Self-hosted alternatives to Asana

The Asana listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Asana has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

18 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Asana

  1. Backlog

    Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN

    • Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers issue tracking and documents.
    Backlog pricing and details

  2. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only Asana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  3. WeKan

    Open-source kanban boards with swimlanes, self-hosted or hosted

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Asana also covers tasks and goals.
    WeKan pricing and details

  4. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Leantime also covers time tracking.
    Leantime pricing and details

  5. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, issue tracking and time tracking.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  6. Plane

    Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Plane lists a Linux app.
    • Only Asana lists a Windows app.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Plane pricing and details

  7. ActiveCollab

    Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams

    • ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ActiveCollab also covers time tracking, team chat and invoicing.
    ActiveCollab pricing and details

  8. Kanboard

    Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License

    • Kanboard is free. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers time tracking and reports.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  9. Kanban Tool

    Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics

    • Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanban Tool also covers time tracking and reports.
    Kanban Tool pricing and details

  10. Stackfield

    End-to-end encrypted project management and team chat from Germany

    • Stackfield starts at €9 per user / month, paid yearly (Starter, up to 10 users). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Asana has a free plan. Stackfield does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Stackfield is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Stackfield also covers team chat and video calls.
    Stackfield pricing and details

  11. Kan

    Open-source kanban boards, built as an alternative to Trello

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kan also covers templates.
    Kan pricing and details

  12. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly).
    • Only Asana lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki, issue tracking and time tracking.
    OpenProject pricing and details

6 more that can be self-hosted

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Asana?

Yes. Backlog, Zenhub, WeKan, Leantime, YouTrack, Plane, ActiveCollab, Kanboard and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Asana be self-hosted?

The Asana listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

Backlog, Zenhub, WeKan, Leantime, YouTrack, Plane, Kanboard, Kanban Tool and 8 more are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Asana: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.