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YouTrack alternatives

YouTrack compared with 8 alternatives: Jira, Linear, GitHub Issues, Shortcut, Plane and 3 more.

YouTrack has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). All 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
YouTrackThis toolFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
JiraFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LinearFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
GitHub IssuesFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ShortcutFree plan · from $8.50/moYesWeb
PlaneFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
BacklogFree plan · from $30/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
PlanioFree plan · from $25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ZenhubFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension

How each one differs from YouTrack

  1. 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). YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jira also covers tasks.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs YouTrackJira pricing and details

  2. Linear

    Issue tracking and product planning for software teams

    • Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • Only Linear lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Linear also covers tasks.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects

    Linear vs YouTrackLinear pricing and details

  3. GitHub Issues

    Issue tracking and project planning built into GitHub

    • GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team). YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams that already host their code on GitHub

    GitHub Issues vs YouTrackGitHub Issues pricing and details

  4. Shortcut

    Issue tracking, sprints and roadmaps for software teams

    • Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly. YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • Only YouTrack lists iOS and Android apps.
    • YouTrack is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, workflow automation and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams that plan in stories, epics and sprints

    Shortcut vs YouTrackShortcut pricing and details

  5. Plane

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

    • Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane is open source, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers workflow automation and time tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want to self-host their project management tool

    Plane vs YouTrackPlane 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. YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • Backlog also covers tasks and documents.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, workflow automation and time tracking.

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

    Backlog vs YouTrackBacklog pricing and details

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

    Suits: Software teams that want issues, repositories and a wiki in one hosted service

    Planio vs YouTrackPlanio pricing and details

  8. Zenhub

    Agile project management built on top of GitHub issues

    • Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users).
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Only YouTrack lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Zenhub also covers reports.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams that plan their work directly on GitHub issues

    Zenhub vs YouTrackZenhub pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in YouTrack

  • From 11 users every user is paid: Cloud starts at $4.50 per user / month billed annually, or $5.40 billed monthly.
  • YouTrack Server is sold as an annual subscription in fixed user packs; licenses bought since June 23, 2026 are no longer perpetual.
  • With 4 or more helpdesk agents, every agent is charged and each one also needs a user license.
  • Cloud storage is tied to seats: 30 GB on the free plan and 3 GB per user on paid plans, with no way to buy more separately.
YouTrack pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to YouTrack?

The alternatives to YouTrack in this directory are Jira, Linear, GitHub Issues, Shortcut, Plane, Backlog, Planio and Zenhub. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with YouTrack.

Is there a free alternative to YouTrack?

Yes. Jira, Linear, GitHub Issues, Shortcut, Plane, Backlog, Planio and Zenhub have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which YouTrack alternatives work on Windows?

The YouTrack listing does not include a Windows app. Linear lists one.

Which YouTrack alternatives work on macOS?

The YouTrack listing does not include a macOS app. Linear and Plane list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to YouTrack?

Plane is described as open source on its own site.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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