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Bugzilla alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Bugzilla alternative for most people is OpenProject (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of project management tools. The best free one is YouTrack (3.2 GPA). The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 10 users on Cloud or Server."

Bugzilla compared with 5 alternatives: MantisBT, Redmine, YouTrack, Trac and OpenProject.

Bugzilla is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
BugzillaThis toolFreeFreeWeb
MantisBTFreeFreeWeb
RedmineFreeFreeWeb
YouTrackFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
TracFreeFreeWeb
OpenProjectFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Bugzilla has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.

Redmine, YouTrack and OpenProject score higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessBugzillaMantisBTRedmineYouTrackOpenProject

What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →

  • The best score at each price
  • Has a free plan
  • No free plan
The full chart of project management tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Bugzilla

  1. MantisBT

    Open source issue tracker for teams and clients

    • MantisBT is free.
    • MantisBT does not cover reports, which Bugzilla does.

    Suits: Teams that want a free, simple issue tracker on their own server

    MantisBT vs BugzillaMantisBT pricing and details

  2. Redmine

    Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app

    • Redmine is free.
    • Redmine also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
    • Redmine does not cover reports, which Bugzilla does.

    Suits: Teams able to install and maintain their own server software

    Redmine vs BugzillaRedmine pricing and details

  3. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • YouTrack also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and time tracking.
    • YouTrack does not cover reports, which Bugzilla does.

    Suits: Software teams that want issue tracking linked to their IDE and build server

    YouTrack vs BugzillaYouTrack pricing and details

  4. Trac

    Open source wiki and issue tracker for software projects

    • Trac is free.
    • Trac also covers wiki.

    Suits: Developers who want a wiki and tickets tied to their repository

    Trac vs BugzillaTrac pricing and details

  5. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
    • OpenProject also lists iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
    • OpenProject does not cover reports, which Bugzilla does.

    Suits: Organizations that want to self-host an open-source project tool

    OpenProject vs BugzillaOpenProject pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Bugzilla

  • It must be installed on your own server; the project describes no hosted version.
  • It is built around tracking defects, and the project says it is not aiming to become a project management tool.
  • The download page recommends installing from a source code checkout rather than a packaged release.
  • Support is community-run: the project is managed by a small nonprofit and appeals for sponsors to hire a developer.
Bugzilla pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Bugzilla?

The alternatives to Bugzilla in this directory are MantisBT, Redmine, YouTrack, Trac and OpenProject. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Bugzilla.

Is there a free alternative to Bugzilla?

Yes. MantisBT, Redmine and Trac are free to use. YouTrack and OpenProject have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Bugzilla alternatives work on Android?

The Bugzilla listing does not include an Android app. YouTrack and OpenProject list one.

Which Bugzilla alternatives work on iOS?

The Bugzilla listing does not include an iOS app. YouTrack and OpenProject list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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