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Open-source alternatives to GitHub Issues

GitHub Issues 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.

GitHub Issues has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team). 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 GitHub Issues

  1. Fizzy

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

    • Fizzy is free. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Fizzy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    Fizzy vs GitHub IssuesFizzy 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. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only WeKan lists a Windows app.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists an iOS app.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    WeKan pricing and details

  3. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Plane also covers wiki.
    Plane pricing and details

  4. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki and time tracking.
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown and workflow automation.
    OpenProject pricing and details

  5. Redmine

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

    • Redmine is free. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Redmine also covers wiki and time tracking.
    Redmine pricing and details

  6. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Taiga also covers wiki.
    Taiga pricing and details

  7. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers time tracking and reports.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  8. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Leantime also covers time tracking and goals.
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown, issue tracking and workflow automation.
    Leantime pricing and details

  9. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kan also covers templates and tasks.
    Kan pricing and details

  10. Huly

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

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only Huly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Huly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Huly 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. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only GanttProject lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists a web app.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    GanttProject pricing and details

  12. ProjectLibre

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

    • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team).
    • Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
    ProjectLibre pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to GitHub Issues?

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

Is GitHub Issues open source?

GitHub Issues is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 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 GitHub Issues: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.