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Open-source alternatives to Linear

Linear 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.

Linear has a free plan. Paid plans start at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. 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 Linear

  1. Fizzy

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

    • Fizzy is free. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Fizzy is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Linear also covers tasks.
    Fizzy vs LinearFizzy pricing and details

  2. Huly

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

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Huly lists a Linux app.
    • Only Linear lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Huly is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Huly vs LinearHuly pricing and details

  3. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Plane lists a Linux app.
    • Only Linear lists a Windows app.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Plane vs LinearPlane pricing and details

  4. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Taiga is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Taiga also covers wiki.
    Taiga pricing and details

  5. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kan also covers templates.
    Kan pricing and details

  6. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • OpenProject also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
    OpenProject pricing and details

  7. Redmine

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

    • Redmine is free. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Redmine also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
    Redmine pricing and details

  8. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Kanboard also covers workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  9. WeKan

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

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • WeKan also covers Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
    WeKan pricing and details

  10. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Leantime also covers Gantt & timelines, time tracking and goals.
    Leantime pricing and details

  11. ProjectLibre

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

    • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only ProjectLibre lists a Linux app.
    • Only Linear lists iOS and Android apps.
    • ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
    ProjectLibre pricing and details

  12. 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. Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only GanttProject lists a Linux app.
    • Only Linear lists a web app.
    • Only Linear lists iOS and Android apps.
    GanttProject pricing and details

Common questions

Is there an open-source alternative to Linear?

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

Is Linear open source?

Linear is not described as open source on its own site. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 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 Linear: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.