The Trac Insider’s Guide
Everything we know about Trac in one document: what it costs, its grades, getting a refund, getting help and what else to look at. Read it here, or keep a copy.
Trac
The Insider’s Guide
Open source wiki and issue tracker for software projects
Every plan, grade, refund rule and rival among project management tools, read from Trac’s own pages.
Made by Edgewall Software · checked Nov 12, 2026 · toolgpa.com
Contents
- 01WelcomeWhat it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
- 02What it costsEvery plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
- 03What it doesIts main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
- 04Where it standsIts grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
- 05The alternativesThe tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
- 06Quick answersThe questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
- 07About ToolGPAWho made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
ToolGPA put this guide together from Trac’s own pages, its app-store listings and our grades. Every fact in it is on Trac’s page too, where it is kept up to date. Checked Nov 12, 2026.
Part 01 · Overview
Welcome
What it is, who it suits, its grades and the ten things to know first
2.2
GPA, above 22 of the 111 other project management tools we grade
Trac is an open source system that pairs a wiki with an issue tracker for software development projects. It links tickets, commits, files and wiki pages together, reads from Subversion and Git repositories, and keeps a timeline and roadmap of project events. It is released under the modified BSD license.
To get you started, here are 8 things to know about Trac, taken from its own pages and our grades.
You install and run it yourself, there is no hosted version, and it has no boards, sprints or Gantt charts.
- 1
Best for a free wiki and issue tracker you host yourself
Trac is an open source wiki and ticket tracker for software projects, free under a BSD licence, with source browsing for Subversion and Git.
- 2
It is free
Trac has no paid plan at all.
- 3
It runs on Web
Web.
- 4
Integrated wiki
Wiki markup works in pages, ticket descriptions and commit messages, creating links between bugs, tasks, changesets, files and wiki pages.
- 5
Ticket tracking
Tickets record bugs and tasks, with convenient reporting facilities to list and filter them.
- 6
Source browsing
A repository interface works with Subversion and Git, or other version control systems through plugins.
- 7
A 2.2 GPA, above 22 of 111
That is against the other project management tools we grade, on value, the free plan, features, ease of use and platforms.
- 8
Keep it
Trac is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
Trac at a glance
- Pricing
- Free
- Free plan
- It is free
- Free trial
- None stated
- Runs on
- Web
- Made by
- Edgewall Software
- Category
- Project Management
- Our grade
- 2.2 GPA, fair
The report card
Best for a free wiki and issue tracker you host yourself
Trac is an open source wiki and ticket tracker for software projects, free under a BSD licence, with source browsing for Subversion and Git. You install and run it yourself, there is no hosted version, and it has no boards, sprints or Gantt charts.
| Subject | Grade | Comment |
|---|---|---|
| Value for money | C | Free to download, but it only works once you host it on your own server, so it is a C under the ladder. |
| Free plan and trial | A | Nothing to pay at all. The project site lists no paid edition. |
| Features | C | Wiki, tickets, timeline, roadmap and source browser. No boards, sprints or Gantt on the project's pages. |
| Ease of use | D | You install and run it yourself, and support is mailing lists, IRC and the project wiki. |
| Platforms and integrations | C | Web only, linking to Subversion and Git. |
An A is worth 4 points, a B 3, a C 2, a D 1 and an F nothing. The GPA is the average of the five.
Who Trac is for
- Fits if you want a plain ticket and wiki system on your own server
- Works for software teams already comfortable running their own tools
Who it is not for
- Skip it if you want hosted software, as the project site offers no hosted service
- Too light for boards, sprints or Gantt charts, which its pages do not list
- Not for you if you want paid support, since help comes from lists and a wiki
- Skip it if you do not run servers, as you install and maintain it
Good to know
Good for
- Developers who want a wiki and tickets tied to their repository
- Teams that prefer a minimal tool that does not impose a process
- Open source projects hosting their own tracker
Worth knowing
- 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.
Part 02 · Pricing
What it costs
Every plan, the free plan, ways to pay less and how prices have moved
Free
No paid plan at all
Trac is free to use.
Free to download, but it only works once you host it on your own server, so it is a C under the ladder.
Open source
$0
Free to download and install yourself under the modified BSD license. No hosted edition is listed.
Read from trac.edgewall.org on Nov 12, 2026.
Part 03 · Features
What it does
Its main features, where it runs, what it works with and who makes it
1
Place it runs: Web
Open source wiki and issue tracker for software projects. Here is what it does, as its own site describes it, and what it covers: open source, self-hostable, wiki, issue tracking, reports.
Wiki, tickets, timeline, roadmap and source browser.
- Integrated wiki
- Wiki markup works in pages, ticket descriptions and commit messages, creating links between bugs, tasks, changesets, files and wiki pages.
- Ticket tracking
- Tickets record bugs and tasks, with convenient reporting facilities to list and filter them.
- Source browsing
- A repository interface works with Subversion and Git, or other version control systems through plugins.
- Timeline
- A chronological view shows current and past project events, which gives a quick overview of progress.
- Roadmap
- The roadmap lists upcoming milestones so the team can see what is planned next.
Where it runs
- Web
What it works with
- Subversion
- Git
Trac is made by Edgewall Software.
Part 04 · Standing
Where it stands
Its grades against its category, and whether to keep it or make your own
22/111
Other project management tools it is graded above
Trac's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 22 of the 111 other project management tools we grade, and level with 23.
It stands best on free plan and trial (A, above 102 of 111) and worst on ease of use (D, above 0).
Trac has no paid plan.
On features, ease of use and platforms it scores 1.7 out of 4. Nothing scores higher for less, though at least one tool matches that score at a lower price.
Each grade against the category
Every bar is all 112 project management tools we grade, cut by the letter each got. Trac’s own letter is outlined.
- CValue for moneyAbove 27 of 111
- AFree plan and trialAbove 102 of 111
- CFeaturesAbove 1 of 111
- DEase of useAbove 0 of 111
- CPlatforms and integrationsAbove 1 of 111
Price against what you get
Each dot is one of 104 project management tools. Further left costs less; higher up scores better on features, ease of use and platforms. Trac is the marked dot.
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
Keep it, or make your own?
Whether this is something you could build for yourself with an AI app builder, and what you would give up.
Keep it
Trac is free, so making your own would save you nothing.
That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 66 of the 111 other project management tools grade higher.
What you could make
- Issue tracking, wiki and reports: an app builder makes these well.
What this rests on. Trac’s listing: what it does, where it runs, what it plugs into and what it costs. It is a judgement about the kind of software this is. We have not built a replacement for it, and making your own means looking after it too. How we decide, and every tool’s verdict.
Part 05 · Alternatives
The alternatives
The tools it is most often weighed against, side by side
Redmine, Bugzilla, MantisBT, OpenProject and Kanboard
The 5 tools Trac is most often weighed against, with where each one differs from it.
- 3.0GPA
Redmine
Free
Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app.
- Trac also covers reports.
- Redmine also covers Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
- 2.0GPA
Bugzilla
Free
Free open source bug tracker you run on your own server.
- Trac also covers wiki.
- 2.0GPA
MantisBT
Free
Open source issue tracker for teams and clients.
- Trac also covers wiki and reports.
- 2.6GPA
OpenProject
Free plan · from $7.25/mo
Open-source project management for classic and agile teams.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- Trac also covers reports.
- OpenProject also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
- 2.6GPA
Kanboard
Free
Free, self-hosted kanban board software under the MIT License.
- Trac also covers wiki and issue tracking.
- Kanboard also covers kanban boards, workflow automation and time tracking.
Part 06 · Questions
Quick answers
The questions people ask about it, each answered in a line or two
12
Questions, each answered in a line or two
The short version of everything above, for when you only need the answer. Each one is told in full in its part of the guide.
Is Trac free?
Yes. Trac is free to use.
How much does Trac cost?
Trac lists one plan. Open source: $0.
What platforms does Trac work on?
Trac is available on Web.
Does Trac have an Android app?
No Android app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Trac is listed for Web.
Does Trac have an iPhone app?
No iPhone app was listed when its pages were read on Nov 12, 2026. Trac is listed for Web.
Is Trac open source?
Yes. Trac is open source, according to its own site.
What does Trac integrate with?
Trac's listing names Subversion and Git. A listing names up to eight integrations, so it may connect to more.
Who makes Trac?
Trac is made by Edgewall Software.
What are the alternatives to Trac?
The closest alternatives to Trac in our directory are Redmine, Bugzilla, MantisBT, OpenProject and Kanboard.
How does Trac compare with other project management tools?
Trac's GPA of 2.2 is higher than 22 of the 111 other project management tools we grade, and level with 23.
Is Trac good value for money?
ToolGPA grades Trac C for value for money. Trac has no paid plan.
Could I make my own version of Trac?
Trac is free, so making your own would save you nothing. That makes this kind of software worth paying for, not this one in particular: 66 of the 111 other project management tools grade higher.
Where this guide comes from
The prices, plans, platforms and features were read from Trac’s own pages on Nov 12, 2026, and the grades were given on Nov 12, 2026. Graded from this listing, whose facts were read from Trac's own pages on 12 November 2026. Not based on using the product, and shorter than our full reviews.
Every tool we list gets five grades, A to F, each with its reason, and a GPA that averages them. How each is decided is at toolgpa.com/grades. This guide is ToolGPA’s own work; it is not made, paid for or approved by Edgewall Software. Prices change, so check trac.edgewall.org before you buy.
Part 07 · About
About ToolGPA
Who made this guide, what else is on the site, and how to cite it
5,038
Tools graded, in 95 categories
ToolGPA grades software the way a school report grades a pupil: five subjects, a letter for each with the reason written beside it, and a GPA that averages them. Prices, plans and platforms are read from each maker’s own pages and dated, so you always know how fresh a figure is.
Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Every tool on the site has a guide like this one, free to download and pass on. It all lives at toolgpa.com.
5,038
tools graded
95
categories
739
price changes on record
579
apps priced in 12 countries
What else is on toolgpa.com
- Trac, kept up to dateEverything in this guide, with prices and grades as they are todaytoolgpa.com/tools/trac
- How grades are givenThe rules behind every letter and every GPAtoolgpa.com/grades
- Value chartsWhat each tool costs against what it scores, for every categorytoolgpa.com/charts
- CompareAny two tools side by side, plan by plantoolgpa.com/compare
- Price changesEvery price rise and cut on record, each with its sourcetoolgpa.com/price-changes
- Prices by countryWhat apps cost on the App Store in 12 countriestoolgpa.com/prices-by-country
- Pay lessEvery public discount: yearly billing, students, nonprofitstoolgpa.com/save
- Keep or makeWhich tools are worth paying for, and which you could build yourselftoolgpa.com/keep-or-make
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Prices and grades as they are today
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Choosing software? Every tool graded, every price dated.
Compare tools at toolgpa.com ›Everything in this guide is ToolGPA’s own summary of what Trac’s pages, its app-store listings and public reviews said on the dates shown. Grades are our judgement under the rules at toolgpa.com/grades. Every grade, review and ranking on ToolGPA is our own judgement. No company can pay for a grade or change one. Trac is a trademark of its owner, and this guide is not made, paid for or approved by Edgewall Software. Prices and plans change: check trac.edgewall.org before you buy.