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Open-source alternatives to Float

Float is not described as open source on its own site. 18 of the 111 other project management tools in this directory are open source, according to their own sites.

Float is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually. 17 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Float

  1. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Kanboard has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  2. Redmine

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

    • Redmine is free. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Redmine has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Redmine pricing and details

  3. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Leantime has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Leantime also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and goals.
    Leantime pricing and details

  4. ProjectLibre

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

    • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • ProjectLibre has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    ProjectLibre pricing and details

  5. Bugzilla

    Free open source bug tracker you run on your own server

    • Bugzilla is free. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Bugzilla has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Bugzilla is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Bugzilla pricing and details

  6. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Plane has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Plane pricing and details

  7. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • OpenProject has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.
    OpenProject 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). Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Taiga has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • 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. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Fizzy has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Fizzy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Fizzy also covers kanban boards and issue tracking.
    Fizzy pricing and details

  10. WeKan

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

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • WeKan has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WeKan lists a Windows app.
    • Only Float lists an iOS app.
    WeKan pricing and details

  11. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Kan has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kan pricing and details

  12. Orangescrum

    Project management with unlimited users on every paid plan

    • Orangescrum starts at $26 per month for unlimited users, billed yearly ($29 billed monthly). Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Orangescrum has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Orangescrum is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Orangescrum also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.
    Orangescrum pricing and details

6 more that are open source

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Float?

Yes. Kanboard, Redmine, Leantime, ProjectLibre, Bugzilla, Plane, OpenProject, Taiga and 10 more are open source, according to their own sites.

Is Float open source?

Float is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

Kanboard, Redmine, Leantime, ProjectLibre, Bugzilla, Plane, OpenProject, Taiga and 9 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 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 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 Float: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.