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Planio alternatives

Planio compared with 5 alternatives: Redmine, OpenProject, Backlog, Jira and YouTrack.

Planio has a free plan. Paid plans start at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly. 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
PlanioThis toolFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
RedmineFreeFreeWeb
OpenProjectFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
BacklogFree plan · from $30/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
JiraFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
YouTrackFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Planio

  1. Redmine

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

    • Redmine is free. Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly.
    • Only Planio lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Planio also covers kanban boards and team chat.

    Suits: Teams able to install and maintain their own server software

    Redmine vs PlanioRedmine pricing and details

  2. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Planio also covers team chat.

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

    OpenProject vs PlanioOpenProject 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. Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly.
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers tasks and documents.
    • Planio also covers wiki, time tracking and team chat.

    Suits: Software teams that want issues and Git or SVN repositories together

    Backlog vs PlanioBacklog pricing and details

  4. Jira

    Issue and project tracking for software and business teams

    • Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly.
    • Jira also covers tasks and workflow automation.
    • Planio also covers wiki, time tracking and team chat.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs PlanioJira pricing and details

  5. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers workflow automation.
    • Planio also covers team chat.

    Suits: Software teams that want issue tracking linked to their IDE and build server

    YouTrack vs PlanioYouTrack pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Planio

  • Plans cap both active projects and active users: Silver stops at 3 projects and 5 users, and Platinum at 40 projects and 45 users.
  • Planio Storage is a paid add-on below Platinum, and Help Desk is a paid add-on on Silver and Gold.
  • The free Bronze plan is limited to 1 project, 2 users and 1 GB, and moving up from it does not include the 30-day trial.
  • A custom domain is included only in Enterprise; the FAQ lists it as a paid extra at 15 euros a month on other plans.
Planio pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Planio?

The alternatives to Planio in this directory are Redmine, OpenProject, Backlog, Jira and YouTrack. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Planio.

Is there a free alternative to Planio?

Yes. Redmine is free to use. OpenProject, Backlog, Jira and YouTrack have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Is there an open-source alternative to Planio?

Redmine and OpenProject are described as open source on their own sites.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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