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Self-hosted alternatives to Microsoft Project

The Microsoft Project listing does not say it can be self-hosted. 18 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Microsoft Project is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024). 16 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Microsoft Project

  1. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • OpenProject has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenProject lists a web app.
    • Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
    OpenProject vs Microsoft ProjectOpenProject pricing and details

  2. ActiveCollab

    Project workspace with time tracking and invoicing for service teams

    • ActiveCollab starts at $12.50 / month flat for up to 3 members, billed yearly. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only ActiveCollab lists a web app.
    • Only ActiveCollab lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    ActiveCollab pricing and details

  3. Backlog

    Issue tracking and project management with built-in Git and SVN

    • Backlog starts at $30 / month flat for up to 30 users, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Backlog has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Backlog lists a web app.
    • Only Backlog lists iOS and Android apps.
    Backlog pricing and details

  4. Codecks

    Card-based project management built for game development studios

    • Codecks starts at €6 per user / month, billed yearly (€7 billed monthly). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Codecks has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Codecks lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    Codecks pricing and details

  5. Stackfield

    End-to-end encrypted project management and team chat from Germany

    • Stackfield starts at €9 per user / month, paid yearly (Starter, up to 10 users). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Stackfield lists a web app.
    • Only Stackfield lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Stackfield is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    Stackfield pricing and details

  6. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Kan has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kan lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    Kan pricing and details

  7. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • YouTrack has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only YouTrack lists a web app.
    • Only YouTrack lists iOS and Android apps.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  8. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Plane has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plane lists a web app.
    • Only Plane lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    Plane pricing and details

  9. Redmine

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

    • Redmine is free. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Redmine has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Redmine lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    Redmine pricing and details

  10. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Zenhub has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zenhub lists a web app.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  11. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Kanboard has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kanboard lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  12. WeKan

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

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • WeKan has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only WeKan lists a web app.
    • Only WeKan lists an Android app.
    WeKan pricing and details

6 more that can be self-hosted

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Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Microsoft Project?

Yes. OpenProject, ActiveCollab, Backlog, Codecks, Stackfield, Kan, YouTrack, Plane and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Microsoft Project be self-hosted?

The Microsoft Project listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 5, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

OpenProject, Backlog, Codecks, Kan, YouTrack, Plane, Redmine, Zenhub and 8 more are free or have a free plan.

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 Microsoft Project: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.