Free, open-source alternatives to Linear
Issue tracking for software teams. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Linear, 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).
Kaneo
Project management platform focused on simplicity and efficiency.
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Why replace Linear?
Linear 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 Linear?
Plane is the closest open-source replacement for Linear in our list. Huly and Kaneo are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Linear?
Yes. All 3 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.