Plane
Open-source Jira, Linear, Monday, and ClickUp alternative. Plane is a modern project management platform to manage tasks, sprints, docs, and triage.
61.7k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Open-source and self-hosted alternatives to Asana
Task and project tracking for teams without per-seat pricing. Pick based on whether you want something lightweight or a full project-management suite.
Category: Project management · GitHub data as of Oct 29, 2026 · FAQ · Cost & self-hosting
| Project | What it is | License | GitHub stars | Last release | Runs as | Hosted plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plane Active AGPL-3.0 | Open-source Jira, Linear, Monday, and ClickUp alternative. Plane is a modern project management platform to manage tasks, sprints, docs, and triage. | AGPL-3.0 | 61.7k | Oct 28, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| OpenProject Active GPL-3.0 | OpenProject is the leading open source project management software for product, project and portfolio management. | GPL-3.0 | 16.8k | Oct 26, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| Leantime Active AGPL-3.0 | Leantime is a goals focused project management system for non-project managers. Building with ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia in mind. | AGPL-3.0 | 11.9k | Oct 15, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
| Vikunja Active AGPL-3.0 | The task manager you actually own. | AGPL-3.0 | 5.9k | Oct 20, 2026 | Self-hosted web app | Yes, from the project |
Are they still maintained?
4 of 4 Asana alternatives here had a code push or release in the last 180 days (checked Oct 29, 2026).
- Plane: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- OpenProject: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- Leantime: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
- Vikunja: active, last activity Oct 29, 2026 (0 days ago)
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What switching from Asana costs
Asana: current plans and prices are on Asana's pricing page.
| Alternative | How you run it | Software cost | What you pay for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plane | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| OpenProject | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (GPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| Leantime | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
| Vikunja | Your server, or the project's hosted plan | $0 (AGPL-3.0) | A server you rent (or own), or the project's paid hosted plan. |
Self-hosting basics: Plane, OpenProject, Leantime and Vikunja need a server, which can be a small cloud server or a spare machine at home. For a sense of scale, DigitalOcean's price list shows a 1 GiB server at $6/month and 2 GiB at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size, and budget time for updates and backups.
Don't want to run a server? Plane, OpenProject, Leantime and Vikunja offer a hosted plan run by the project itself. Prices change, so check each project's site.
The options in more detail
OpenProject
OpenProject is the leading open source project management software for product, project and portfolio management.
16.8k GitHub stars · GPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Leantime
Leantime is a goals focused project management system for non-project managers. Building with ADHD, Autism, and dyslexia in mind.
11.9k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Vikunja
The task manager you actually own.
5.9k GitHub stars · AGPL-3.0 · last code push Oct 29, 2026 · GitHub · Website
Asana alternatives: common questions
What is the best open-source alternative to Asana?
It depends on how you use Asana. Of the 4 options here, Plane is the most followed on GitHub (61.7k stars) and is actively maintained, with its latest release on Oct 28, 2026.
Is there a self-hosted Asana alternative?
Yes. Plane, OpenProject, Leantime and Vikunja run on a server you control, so your data stays with you. If you'd rather not run a server, Plane, OpenProject, Leantime and Vikunja also offer a hosted plan from the people who make them.
Is there a free alternative to Asana?
Yes. Every project on this page can be downloaded and used at no cost from its public repository. Server apps are free software, but you pay for the server they run on.
Are these Asana alternatives still maintained?
As of Oct 29, 2026, 4 of 4 had a code push or release in the last 180 days. None are flagged as inactive or archived. We re-check every project weekly.
How much does it cost to switch from Asana?
The software itself is free. For server apps, the main cost is hosting: as a reference point, DigitalOcean lists a 1 GiB server at $6/month and a 2 GiB server at $12/month (checked Oct 29, 2026). Check each project's documented requirements before choosing a size. The hidden cost is time: moving your data and, for self-hosted apps, keeping up with updates and backups.
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