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Self-hosted alternatives to Float

The Float listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 22 of the 111 other project management tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Float is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually. 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Float

  1. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Zenhub has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  2. 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

  3. Kanban Tool

    Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics

    • Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Kanban Tool has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanban Tool also covers kanban boards and workflow automation.
    Kanban Tool pricing and details

  4. Codecks

    Card-based project management built for game development studios

    • Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly). Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • Codecks has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Codecks is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Codecks pricing and details

  5. 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

  6. PLANKA

    Self-hosted kanban boards with a free Community edition

    • PLANKA starts at €7.20 per user / month, billed yearly (self-hosted Pro). Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • PLANKA has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Float lists iOS and Android apps.
    • PLANKA is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    PLANKA pricing and details

  7. 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

  8. 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

  9. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
    • YouTrack has a free plan. Float does not, though it has a free trial.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, issue tracking and workflow automation.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  10. 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

  11. 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

  12. 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

10 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Float?

Yes. Zenhub, Kanboard, Kanban Tool, Codecks, Redmine, PLANKA, Leantime, Bugzilla and 14 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Float be self-hosted?

The Float listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

Zenhub, Kanboard, Kanban Tool, Codecks, Redmine, PLANKA, Leantime, Bugzilla and 12 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.