Alternatives · Project Management
MantisBT alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded MantisBT alternative is YouTrack (3.2 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 10 users on Cloud or Server."
MantisBT compared with 5 alternatives: Bugzilla, Redmine, Trac, YouTrack and Kanboard.
MantisBT is free to use. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
Price against what you get
MantisBT has no paid plan and scores 1.7 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 5 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Redmine and YouTrack score higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from MantisBT
Bugzilla
Free open source bug tracker you run on your own server
- Bugzilla is free.
- Bugzilla also covers reports.
Suits: Software teams that want a free, self-run bug database
Redmine
Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app
- Redmine is free.
- Redmine also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
Suits: Teams able to install and maintain their own server software
Trac
Open source wiki and issue tracker for software projects
- Trac is free.
- Trac also covers wiki and reports.
Suits: Developers who want a wiki and tickets tied to their repository
YouTrack
Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains
- YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
- YouTrack also lists iOS and Android apps.
- YouTrack also covers wiki, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and time tracking.
Suits: Software teams that want issue tracking linked to their IDE and build server
Kanboard
Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License
- Kanboard is free.
- Kanboard also covers kanban boards, workflow automation, time tracking and reports.
- Kanboard does not cover issue tracking, which MantisBT does.
Suits: Teams that want a kanban board on a server they control
Limits worth knowing in MantisBT
- You install and maintain it yourself; the download page offers a stable 2.x release and a legacy 1.3 line that gets security fixes only.
- The project site describes issue tracking only, with no mention of boards, sprints or Gantt charts.
- Hosted MantisBT is a separate paid service, MantisHub, run by a different team; its prices are not on the MantisBT site.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to MantisBT?
The alternatives to MantisBT in this directory are Bugzilla, Redmine, Trac, YouTrack and Kanboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with MantisBT.
Is there a free alternative to MantisBT?
Yes. Bugzilla, Redmine, Trac and Kanboard are free to use. YouTrack has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which MantisBT alternatives work on Android?
The MantisBT listing does not include an Android app. YouTrack lists one.
Which MantisBT alternatives work on iOS?
The MantisBT listing does not include an iOS app. YouTrack lists one.
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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