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Codecks alternatives

Codecks compared with 5 alternatives: HacknPlan, Jira, Trello, Favro and Linear.

Codecks has a free plan. Paid plans start at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
CodecksThis toolFree plan · from €6/moYesWeb
HacknPlanFree plan · from €5.8/moYesWeb
JiraFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
FavroFree trial · from $5.10/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
LinearFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Codecks

  1. HacknPlan

    Project management for game developers with a linked design doc

    • HacknPlan starts at €5.8 per month for one user, paid yearly (€70). Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly).
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • HacknPlan also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and documents.

    Suits: Game studios that plan work separately for each discipline

    HacknPlan vs CodecksHacknPlan pricing and details

  2. Jira

    Issue and project tracking for software and business teams

    • Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly).
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jira also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, issue tracking and workflow automation.
    • Codecks also covers time tracking and reports.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs CodecksJira pricing and details

  3. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly).
    • Only Trello lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trello also covers calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    • Codecks also covers time tracking and reports.

    Suits: Individuals and small teams that plan work on kanban boards

    Trello vs CodecksTrello pricing and details

  4. Favro

    Collaborative planning boards for software and game teams

    • Favro starts at $5.10 per user / month, billed annually (from 2 users). Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly).
    • Codecks has a free plan. Favro does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Favro lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Favro also covers databases, wiki, kanban boards and workflow automation.

    Suits: Game studios and software teams running Kanban or Scrumban

    Favro vs CodecksFavro pricing and details

  5. Linear

    Issue tracking and product planning for software teams

    • Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly).
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Linear also covers kanban boards and issue tracking.
    • Codecks also covers time tracking and reports.

    Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects

    Linear vs CodecksLinear pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Codecks

  • Prices are listed in euros, both on the pricing page and in the vendor's manual.
  • The Free plan stops at 5 users, 3 projects and 1 GB of shared storage.
  • Time tracking, due dates, dependencies, guardians and capacity tracking need the Pro plan.
  • Self-hosting is offered only on Enterprise, which has a 20-user minimum.
Codecks pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Codecks?

The alternatives to Codecks in this directory are HacknPlan, Jira, Trello, Favro and Linear. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Codecks.

Is there a free alternative to Codecks?

Yes. HacknPlan, Jira, Trello and Linear have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Codecks alternatives work on Windows?

The Codecks listing does not include a Windows app. Trello, Favro and Linear list one.

Which Codecks alternatives work on macOS?

The Codecks listing does not include a macOS app. Trello, Favro and Linear list one.

When were these prices checked?

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

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