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Hygger alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Hygger alternative is Trello (2.8 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 10 collaborators per Workspace."

Hygger compared with 5 alternatives: Scrumwise, KanbanFlow, Zenhub, Trello and Plane.

Hygger has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly). 4 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. One more offers a free trial.

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

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
HyggerThis toolFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb
ScrumwiseFree trial · from $7.50/moTrial onlyWeb
KanbanFlowFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb
ZenhubFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
PlaneFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Hygger starts at $7 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 4 of the 5 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: KanbanFlow, Zenhub, Trello and Plane.

Scrumwise scores higher without starting lower.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessHyggerScrumwiseKanbanFlowZenhubTrelloPlane

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How each one differs from Hygger

  1. Scrumwise

    Scrum and Kanban project tool with backlogs, sprints and burndowns

    • Scrumwise starts at $7.50 per user / month, billed annually ($9 billed monthly).
    • Scrumwise has no free plan, only a free trial, unlike Hygger.
    • Scrumwise does not cover Gantt & timelines, which Hygger does.

    Suits: Software teams running Scrum with sprints, backlogs and burndown charts

  2. KanbanFlow

    Kanban boards with a built-in Pomodoro timer and time tracking

    • KanbanFlow starts at $5 per user / month (10% off when paid yearly).
    • KanbanFlow also covers Pomodoro timer and reports.
    • KanbanFlow does not cover tasks, which Hygger does.

    Suits: People who time their work with the Pomodoro technique

  3. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Zenhub also lists a browser extension.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Zenhub also covers issue tracking, workflow automation and reports.
    • Zenhub does not cover tasks, Gantt & timelines and time tracking, which Hygger does.

    Suits: Software teams that plan their work directly on GitHub issues

  4. Trello

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

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly).
    • Trello also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Trello also covers calendar and workflow automation.
    • Trello does not cover time tracking, which Hygger does.

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

  5. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Plane also lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Plane also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    • Plane does not cover tasks and time tracking, which Hygger does.

    Suits: Teams that want to self-host their project management tool

Limits worth knowing in Hygger

  • The free plan stops at 50 tasks and 100 MB of storage.
  • SAML SSO, Google Apps SSO, a branded workspace and unlimited API access need Enterprise at $14 per user / month billed annually.
  • The FAQ says there are no refunds on cancellation or plan downgrades.
  • The pages read describe a web app and mention no desktop apps; the Integrations page lists no apps in the text read.
Hygger pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Hygger?

The alternatives to Hygger in this directory are Scrumwise, KanbanFlow, Zenhub, Trello and Plane. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Hygger.

Is there a free alternative to Hygger?

Yes. KanbanFlow, Zenhub, Trello and Plane have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Hygger alternatives work on Windows?

The Hygger listing does not include a Windows app. Trello lists one.

Which Hygger alternatives work on macOS?

The Hygger listing does not include a macOS app. Trello and Plane list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Hygger?

Plane is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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