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Open-source alternatives to ClickUp

ClickUp is not described as open source on its own site. 12 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

ClickUp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). All of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from ClickUp

  1. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  2. WeKan

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

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Linux and iOS apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    WeKan pricing and details

  3. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Leantime pricing and details

  4. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists a Windows app.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Plane 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). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    OpenProject pricing and details

  6. Redmine

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

    • Redmine is free. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Redmine pricing and details

  7. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kan pricing and details

  8. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Taiga pricing and details

  9. Fizzy

    Free kanban tracker for bugs, issues and ideas from 37signals

    • Fizzy is free. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Fizzy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Fizzy pricing and details

  10. ProjectLibre

    Microsoft Project-compatible scheduling: free desktop app, paid cloud

    • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
    ProjectLibre pricing and details

  11. GanttProject

    Free, open-source desktop Gantt chart app for Windows, macOS and Linux

    • GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists a web app.
    • Only ClickUp lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    GanttProject pricing and details

  12. Huly

    Open-source project management with chat, docs and video calls

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • Only ClickUp lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Huly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Huly pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to ClickUp?

Yes. Kanboard, WeKan, Leantime, Plane, OpenProject, Redmine, Kan, Taiga and 4 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is ClickUp open source?

ClickUp is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 9, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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 ClickUp: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.