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Leantime alternatives

Leantime compared with 5 alternatives: OpenProject, Plane, Taiga, ClickUp and Trello.

Leantime has a free plan. Paid plans start at $8 per user / month, billed annually. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
LeantimeThis toolFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
OpenProjectFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PlaneFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
TaigaFree plan · from €5/moYesWeb
ClickUpFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
TrelloFree plan · from $5/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Leantime

  1. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    • Leantime also covers goals.

    Suits: Organizations that want to self-host an open-source project tool

    OpenProject vs LeantimeOpenProject pricing and details

  2. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    • Leantime also covers time tracking and goals.

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

    Plane vs LeantimePlane pricing and details

  3. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Leantime lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Taiga also covers wiki and issue tracking.
    • Leantime also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and goals.

    Suits: Agile teams running Scrum or Kanban, or moving between the two

    Taiga vs LeantimeTaiga pricing and details

  4. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ClickUp also covers tasks and workflow automation.

    Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription

    ClickUp vs LeantimeClickUp pricing and details

  5. Trello

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

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually.
    • Only Trello lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Trello also covers tasks, calendar and workflow automation.
    • Leantime also covers time tracking and goals.

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

    Trello vs LeantimeTrello pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Leantime

  • There is no free cloud plan: the hosted version is a single paid plan after a 14-day trial.
  • AI features are not available when self-hosting, and whiteboards, custom fields, recurring tasks and program plans are paid plugins there.
  • The iPhone and Android apps are in beta and act as companions for tasks, notes and timers; full project work stays on the web.
  • Self-hosted instances need the paid Advanced Auth plugin before the mobile app can connect.
Leantime pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Leantime?

The alternatives to Leantime in this directory are OpenProject, Plane, Taiga, ClickUp and Trello. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Leantime.

Is there a free alternative to Leantime?

Yes. OpenProject, Plane, Taiga, ClickUp and Trello have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Leantime alternatives work on Windows?

The Leantime listing does not include a Windows app. ClickUp and Trello list one.

Which Leantime alternatives work on macOS?

The Leantime listing does not include a macOS app. Plane, ClickUp and Trello 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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