Free, open-source alternatives to ClickUp
All-in-one tasks, docs and goals. 6 apps you can run yourself instead of ClickUp, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
PlaneBest match
Track issues, epics, and product roadmaps in the simplest way possible (alternative to JIRA, Linear and Height).
Huly
All-in-one project management platform (alternative to Linear, Jira, Slack, Notion, Motion).
AppFlowy
Build detailed lists of to-do’s for different projects while tracking the status of each one. Open Source Notion Alternative.
OpenProject
Manage your projects, tasks and goals. Collaborate via work packages and link them to your pull requests on Github.
Leantime
Lean project management system for small teams and startups helping to manage projects from ideation through delivery.
Paca
AI-native project management platform where AI agents and humans collaborate as Scrum teammates on the same board and sprints. Configurable via config files and WASM plugins (alternative to Jira, Trello, ClickUp and Monday).
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Why replace ClickUp?
ClickUp works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to ClickUp?
Plane is the closest open-source replacement for ClickUp in our list. Huly and AppFlowy are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to ClickUp?
Yes. All 6 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.