Alternatives · Project Management
Trac alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the best Trac alternative for most people is OpenProject (2.6 GPA), third in our ranking of project management tools. The best free one is Redmine (3.0 GPA).
Trac compared with 5 alternatives: Redmine, Bugzilla, MantisBT, OpenProject and Kanboard.
Trac 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
Trac 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 OpenProject 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 Trac
Redmine
Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app
- Redmine is free.
- Redmine also covers Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
- Redmine does not cover reports, which Trac does.
Suits: Teams able to install and maintain their own server software
Bugzilla
Free open source bug tracker you run on your own server
- Bugzilla is free.
- Bugzilla does not cover wiki, which Trac does.
Suits: Software teams that want a free, self-run bug database
MantisBT
Open source issue tracker for teams and clients
- MantisBT is free.
- MantisBT does not cover wiki and reports, which Trac does.
Suits: Teams that want a free, simple issue tracker on their own server
OpenProject
Open-source project management for classic and agile teams
- OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- OpenProject also lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenProject also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
- OpenProject does not cover reports, which Trac does.
Suits: Organizations that want to self-host an open-source project tool
Kanboard
Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License
- Kanboard is free.
- Kanboard also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and time tracking.
- Kanboard does not cover wiki and issue tracking, which Trac does.
Suits: Teams that want a kanban board on a server they control
Limits worth knowing in Trac
- You install and run it yourself; the project site offers no hosted service.
- It has no boards, sprints or Gantt charts on the project's pages; it is a ticket and wiki system.
- Support comes from mailing lists, an IRC channel and the project wiki, not from a paid vendor.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Trac?
The alternatives to Trac in this directory are Redmine, Bugzilla, MantisBT, OpenProject and Kanboard. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Trac.
Is there a free alternative to Trac?
Yes. Redmine, Bugzilla, MantisBT and Kanboard are free to use. OpenProject has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Trac alternatives work on Android?
The Trac listing does not include an Android app. OpenProject lists one.
Which Trac alternatives work on iOS?
The Trac listing does not include an iOS app. OpenProject 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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