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Redmine alternatives

Redmine compared with 6 alternatives: OpenProject, Planio, Jira, Taiga, Kanboard and 1 more.

Redmine is free to use. All 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
RedmineThis toolFreeFreeWeb
OpenProjectFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PlanioFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
JiraFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
TaigaFree plan · from €5/moYesWeb
KanboardFreeFreeWeb
BacklogFree plan · from $30/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Redmine

  1. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Redmine is free.
    • Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
    • OpenProject also covers kanban boards.

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

    OpenProject vs RedmineOpenProject pricing and details

  2. Planio

    Hosted Redmine with issue tracking, repositories, wiki and help desk

    • Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly. Redmine is free.
    • 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: Software teams that want issues, repositories and a wiki in one hosted service

    Planio vs RedminePlanio pricing and details

  3. 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). Redmine is free.
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jira also covers tasks, kanban boards and workflow automation.
    • Redmine also covers wiki and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs RedmineJira 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). Redmine is free.
    • Taiga also covers kanban boards.
    • Redmine also covers Gantt & timelines and time tracking.

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

    Taiga vs RedmineTaiga pricing and details

  5. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. Redmine is free.
    • Kanboard also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and reports.
    • Redmine also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and issue tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want a kanban board on a server they control

    Kanboard vs RedmineKanboard pricing and details

  6. 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. Redmine is free.
    • Only Backlog lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Redmine is open source, according to its own site.
    • Backlog also covers tasks, kanban boards and documents.
    • Redmine also covers wiki and time tracking.

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

    Backlog vs RedmineBacklog pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Redmine

  • The project offers downloads rather than hosting: you install it yourself, which needs Ruby and a database such as PostgreSQL or MySQL.
  • Redmine itself is a web application. The mobile and desktop clients listed on its site are community tools that the project does not support.
  • Help comes from community forums, an IRC channel and an unofficial Slack workspace; the project is maintained by volunteers.
  • SQLite is supported as a database, but the install guide says it is not for multi-user production use.
Redmine pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Redmine?

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

Is there a free alternative to Redmine?

Yes. Kanboard is free to use. OpenProject, Planio, Jira, Taiga and Backlog have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Redmine alternatives work on Android?

The Redmine listing does not include an Android app. OpenProject, Planio, Jira and Backlog list one.

Which Redmine alternatives work on iOS?

The Redmine listing does not include an iOS app. OpenProject, Planio, Jira and Backlog list one.

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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