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Self-hosted alternatives to Smartsheet

The Smartsheet 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.

Smartsheet is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). 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 Smartsheet

  1. 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. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Backlog has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Backlog is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Backlog pricing and details

  2. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Zenhub has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    Zenhub pricing and details

  3. WeKan

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

    • WeKan starts at €50 per year for hosted WeKan with the Admin Panel. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • WeKan has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • WeKan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    WeKan pricing and details

  4. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • YouTrack has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    YouTrack pricing and details

  5. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Plane has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plane lists a Linux app.
    • Only Smartsheet lists a Windows app.
    Plane pricing and details

  6. 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. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • ActiveCollab is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ActiveCollab also covers time tracking, team chat and invoicing.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar and workflow automation.
    ActiveCollab pricing and details

  7. Kanboard

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

    • Kanboard is free. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Kanboard has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kanboard is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kanboard pricing and details

  8. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Leantime has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Leantime is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Leantime pricing and details

  9. Kanban Tool

    Online kanban boards with time tracking and flow analytics

    • Kanban Tool starts at $6 per user / month. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Kanban Tool has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Kanban Tool is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kanban Tool pricing and details

  10. 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). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Stackfield is self-hostable and end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
    • Stackfield also covers team chat and video calls.
    • Smartsheet also covers calendar and workflow automation.
    Stackfield pricing and details

  11. Kan

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

    • Kan starts at $8 per user / month, billed yearly. Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Kan has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Kan is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    Kan pricing and details

  12. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • OpenProject has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    OpenProject pricing and details

6 more that can be self-hosted

All 18 in one table

Common questions

Is there a self-hosted alternative to Smartsheet?

Yes. Backlog, Zenhub, WeKan, YouTrack, Plane, ActiveCollab, Kanboard, Leantime and 10 more can be self-hosted, according to their own sites.

Can Smartsheet be self-hosted?

The Smartsheet listing does not say it can be self-hosted. The listing was checked on Oct 4, 2026 against the pages it cites.

Which of these project management tools are free?

Backlog, Zenhub, WeKan, YouTrack, Plane, Kanboard, Leantime, Kanban Tool 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 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 Smartsheet: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.