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Zenhub alternatives

Zenhub compared with 5 alternatives: GitHub Issues, Jira, Linear, Shortcut and YouTrack.

Zenhub has a free plan. Paid plans start at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly. All 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

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

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
ZenhubThis toolFree plan · from $4.99/moYesWeb, Browser extension
GitHub IssuesFree plan · from $4/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
JiraFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
LinearFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ShortcutFree plan · from $8.50/moYesWeb
YouTrackFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Zenhub

  1. GitHub Issues

    Issue tracking and project planning built into GitHub

    • GitHub Issues starts at $4 per user / month (GitHub Team). Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only GitHub Issues lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • GitHub Issues also covers Markdown and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Software teams that already host their code on GitHub

    GitHub Issues vs ZenhubGitHub Issues pricing and details

  2. 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). Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Jira lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jira also covers tasks and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs ZenhubJira pricing and details

  3. Linear

    Issue tracking and product planning for software teams

    • Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Linear lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Linear also covers tasks.

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

    Linear vs ZenhubLinear pricing and details

  4. Shortcut

    Issue tracking, sprints and roadmaps for software teams

    • Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • Zenhub is self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shortcut also covers Gantt & timelines, goals and AI agents.
    • Zenhub also covers workflow automation.

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

    Shortcut vs ZenhubShortcut 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). Zenhub starts at $4.99 per user / month, billed yearly.
    • Only YouTrack lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Zenhub lists a browser extension.
    • YouTrack also covers wiki, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
    • Zenhub also covers reports.

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

    YouTrack vs ZenhubYouTrack pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Zenhub

  • Zenhub works on top of GitHub: setting up means linking a GitHub organization, and boards are made of GitHub issues.
  • The Free plan is limited to 1 workspace, 2 connected repositories and 250 issues.
  • Teams stops at 50 users, 50 repositories and 5,000 issues; workspace automations, advanced reporting and Figma, Loom and Miro integrations are Enterprise only.
  • No native mobile app is listed: the FAQ says the web app also works in mobile browsers, and the extension supports Chrome and Firefox.
Zenhub pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Zenhub?

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

Is there a free alternative to Zenhub?

Yes. GitHub Issues, Jira, Linear, Shortcut and YouTrack have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Zenhub alternatives work on Windows?

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

Which Zenhub alternatives work on macOS?

The Zenhub listing does not include a macOS app. Linear lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 6, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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