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Self-hosted alternatives to ClickUp

The ClickUp 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.

ClickUp has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 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 ClickUp

  1. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). 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.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  2. 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. ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly).
    • ClickUp has a free plan. ActiveCollab does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    ActiveCollab pricing and details

  3. 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. 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.
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Backlog pricing and details

  4. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 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.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zenhub also covers issue tracking and reports.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. 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

  7. 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

  8. Kanban Tool

    Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics

    • Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. 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.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kanban Tool pricing and details

  9. 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

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. PLANKA

    Self-hosted kanban boards with a free Community edition

    • PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro). 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.
    • PLANKA is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    PLANKA pricing and details

6 more that can be self-hosted

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to ClickUp?

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

Can ClickUp be self-hosted?

The ClickUp 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?

YouTrack, Backlog, Zenhub, Kanboard, WeKan, Leantime, Kanban Tool, Plane 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 ClickUp: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.