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Best Open-Source Asana Alternatives (2026)

15 self-hostable, open-source projects that replace Asana — without per-seat pricing for teams. Each is scored for how hard it is to self-host, with one-click deploy options where they exist.

Asana bills per seat, and the rules, timeline, and reporting features most teams want sit on its higher-priced tiers, so costs climb fast as you add members. Teams move off it to cap that per-seat spend, keep project data in-house, and avoid being locked into a hosted SaaS roadmap.

Our picks at a glance

Easiest to self-host
Vikunja

Lowest difficulty here at 2/5, a single Go binary covering list, kanban, table, and Gantt views with minimal operational overhead.

Most powerful
OpenProject

Enterprise-grade project management with Gantt, agile boards, and budgeting, the most feature-complete option for larger teams.

Most active
Plane

By far the highest momentum at 50,000 stars, more than double any other option here.

Best managed option
Plane

Offers official managed hosting (managed:yes) and leads the field on momentum, so the hosted path is well-supported and actively developed.

Compare all 15 alternatives

ProjectDeployManagedLicense
Plane
Sponsored
TypeScript
52k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Docker Compose
+2
AGPL-3.02 days agoRepo
WeKan
JavaScript
21k ★
3/5
Moderate
One-Click
Docker
+3
MIT2 days agoRepo
Super Productivity
Docker
20k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT2 days agoRepo
OpenProject
Ruby
15k ★
3/5
Moderate
One-Click
Docker
+3
GPL-3.02 days agoRepo
Leantime
PHP
10k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
AGPL-3.06 days agoRepo
Vikunja
Go
4.5k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
AGPL-3.02 days agoRepo
Octobox
Ruby
4.5k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
AGPL-3.04 days agoRepo
Nullboard
Javascript
4.1k ★
1/5
Effortless
Manual
BSD-2-Clause2 years agoRepo
Ever Gauzy
Docker
3.7k ★
4/5
Involved
Docker
Docker Compose
+2
AGPL-3.02 days agoRepo
Kaneo
K8S
3.7k ★
4/5
Involved
Kubernetes
Manual
MIT6 days agoRepo
tududi
Docker
3k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT3 days agoRepo
Donetick
Go
2.3k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
AGPL-3.05 days agoRepo
Tasks.md
Docker
2.1k ★
2/5
Easy
Docker
Manual
MIT3 months agoRepo
ZenTao
PHP
1.6k ★
3/5
Moderate
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
AGPL-3.017 days agoRepo
Taiga
Python
563 ★
4/5
Involved
Docker
Docker Compose
+1
MPL-2.02 years agoRepo

What to look for: Asana replacements span simple task lists to full project suites, so match the tool to how your team actually works (kanban vs. sprints vs. Gantt-driven planning) rather than chasing the longest feature list. Check seat model and permissions, database/runtime fit, and whether you want a managed fallback before committing to fully self-hosting.

Head-to-head:Plane vs AsanaWeKan vs AsanaSuper Productivity vs AsanaOpenProject vs AsanaLeantime vs Asana

The alternatives, reviewed

  1. #1
    Plane
    Sponsored
    Self-host: Moderate

    Open-source issue tracking, sprints, and roadmaps - a Jira and Linear alternative

    52k TypeScript AGPL-3.0 2 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Some advanced features (e.g. certain enterprise workflows, intake, advanced analytics) are gated behind the paid Pro/Enterprise tiers
    • Self-hosted community edition lags behind the cloud version on newer features
    • Automation rules are far less mature than Jira's
    • Mobile apps are less polished than Linear's
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  2. #2
    WeKan
    Self-host: Moderate

    Open-source kanban board, the long-standing Trello alternative

    21k JavaScript MIT 2 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • UI is dated compared to Trello's polish
    • Meteor/MongoDB stack can be memory-heavy and occasionally slow on large boards
    • No official managed cloud hosting
    • Power-up/integration ecosystem is minimal versus Trello
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  3. #3
    Super Productivity
    Self-host: Easy

    Advanced to-do app with timeboxing, time tracking, and Jira/GitHub integrations

    20k Docker MIT 2 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • No multi-user collaboration or team workspace; primarily single-user
    • Board/Gantt chart views common in Asana or Monday.com are absent
    • Reporting and analytics are limited to personal time logs
    • No built-in file attachments or rich document editing on tasks
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  4. #4
    OpenProject
    Self-host: Moderate

    Enterprise-grade open-source project management with Gantt, agile boards, and budgeting

    15k Ruby GPL-3.0 2 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Many premium modules (team planner, baselines, SSO, custom fields beyond limits) require the paid Enterprise edition
    • UI feels heavier and less modern than Linear or Notion
    • Ruby/PostgreSQL stack is resource-hungry for small teams
    • No native mobile apps
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  5. #5
    Leantime
    Self-host: Moderate

    Goal-oriented open-source project management built with neurodiversity in mind

    10k PHP AGPL-3.0 6 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Some integrations and advanced features are reserved for the paid cloud/enterprise plans
    • Reporting and automation are limited versus monday.com
    • No native mobile apps
    • Smaller plugin ecosystem
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  6. #6
    Vikunja
    Self-host: Easy

    Self-hosted to-do and task management app with list, kanban, table, and Gantt views

    4.5k Go AGPL-3.0 2 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • More of a task/to-do manager than a full team PM suite; lacks deep agile/sprint tooling
    • Limited reporting and dashboards
    • Mobile app is community-driven and less polished
    • Fewer third-party integrations than Asana
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  7. #7
    Octobox
    Self-host: Moderate

    Take back control of your GitHub notifications with a self-hosted inbox

    4.5k Ruby AGPL-3.0 4 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Scoped exclusively to GitHub notifications; no GitLab or Bitbucket support
    • Not a full project management tool — no task creation, boards, or planning views
    • Requires a GitHub OAuth app setup; adding team members requires individual GitHub auth
    • Development activity has slowed; some GitHub API changes may not be promptly reflected
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  8. #8
    Nullboard
    Self-host: Effortless

    Single-page minimalist kanban board — compact, readable, and fast

    4.1k Javascript BSD-2-Clause 2 years ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • No multi-user support; data lives in a single browser's localStorage
    • No attachments, comments, due dates, or rich task metadata
    • No server-side persistence by default — data is lost if localStorage is cleared
    • No integrations with issue trackers, calendars, or external services
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  9. #9
    Ever Gauzy
    Self-host: Involved

    Open business management platform: ERP, CRM, HRM, ATS, and project management

    3.7k Docker AGPL-3.0 2 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • High setup complexity; the full stack requires multiple services and significant configuration
    • Documentation and onboarding guides are incomplete in areas
    • UI polish and UX refinement lag behind mature SaaS tools like Jira or Monday
    • Community and plugin ecosystem are small relative to the breadth of features promised
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  10. #10
    Kaneo
    Self-host: Involved

    Simple and efficient project management platform focused on clean UX

    3.7k K8S MIT 6 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Feature set is early-stage; lacks advanced views like Gantt, timeline, or calendar
    • No native integrations with developer tools (GitHub, GitLab, Jira)
    • Time tracking and reporting capabilities are not present
    • Primary deployment target is Kubernetes, which raises the barrier for smaller teams
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  11. #11
    tududi
    Self-host: Easy

    Hierarchical task manager with smart recurring tasks and Telegram integration

    3k Docker MIT 3 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Single-user focused; no team collaboration or permission management
    • No board or Gantt views; primarily a list-based task interface
    • Integrations are limited to Telegram; no native sync with GitHub, Jira, or calendars
    • Mobile app is absent; Telegram bot is the primary mobile interaction method
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  12. #12
    Donetick
    Self-host: Easy

    Task and chore manager for personal and family use with advanced scheduling

    2.3k Go AGPL-3.0 5 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Optimised for household chores rather than professional project management
    • No Gantt charts, sprints, or developer-tool integrations
    • Reporting is limited to basic history logs rather than burndown or velocity charts
    • Small community; fewer integrations and third-party plugins compared to established tools
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  13. #13
    Tasks.md
    Self-host: Easy

    Self-hosted file-based task board with full Markdown syntax support

    2.1k Docker MIT 3 months ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • No multi-user support or access controls; single-user by design
    • No due dates, labels, priorities, or rich task metadata beyond Markdown content
    • No integrations with external services or developer tools
    • Lacks swimlanes, filters, and search capabilities found in Trello or Linear
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  14. #14
    ZenTao
    Self-host: Moderate

    Open-source Agile/Scrum project management with built-in bug tracking

    1.6k PHP AGPL-3.0 17 days ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • UI/UX is noticeably less polished than Jira or Linear, with a steeper learning curve for Western users
    • English documentation is incomplete; the product is primarily Chinese-market focused
    • Integrations with third-party tools (Slack, GitHub, CI systems) are limited without the paid edition
    • Reporting and analytics are basic compared to Jira's advanced query language
    RepoDetails & deploy →
  15. #15
    Taiga
    Self-host: Involved

    Agile project management for cross-functional teams with Scrum and Kanban

    563 Python MPL-2.0 2 years ago
    How it compares to Asana
    • Self-hosting the full stack (Django backend, Angular frontend, events, async) is fairly involved
    • Newer rewrite has fewer features than the legacy taiga-back/front it replaces
    • Smaller community and slower releases than Plane or Jira
    • Limited reporting/dashboards compared to Jira
    RepoDetails & deploy →

The verdict

Plane is the strongest all-around Asana replacement thanks to its momentum, modern issue-and-sprint workflow, and managed-hosting option; choose OpenProject if you need enterprise Gantt and budgeting, or Vikunja if you want the lightest, easiest self-hosted task manager.

Still deciding? Compare Plane vs WeKan side by side →

Asana alternatives — frequently asked questions

What is the best open-source Asana alternative?

Plane is the most popular and actively developed option (50,000 stars) with issues, sprints, and roadmaps. OpenProject is the strongest pick for enterprise-grade planning with Gantt and budgeting. Both are free and self-hostable.

Which Asana alternative is easiest to self-host?

Vikunja, at difficulty 2/5, is the easiest. It's a single Go binary with list, kanban, table, and Gantt views. Taiga is the hardest here at 4/5.

Is there a free self-hosted Asana alternative?

Yes, all of these are free and open source: Plane (AGPL-3.0), OpenProject (GPL-3.0), Leantime (AGPL-3.0), Vikunja (AGPL-3.0), Taiga (MPL-2.0), and WeKan (MIT).

Which ones offer managed hosting?

Plane, OpenProject, Leantime, Vikunja, and Taiga all offer official managed hosting. WeKan is self-host only.

I need Gantt charts and timelines — which should I pick?

OpenProject for enterprise-grade Gantt plus budgeting, or Vikunja if you want Gantt in a much lighter, easier-to-run package. Plane covers roadmaps and sprints if timeline planning isn't your central need.

Which is best for agile or Scrum teams?

Plane handles issues, sprints, and roadmaps in a modern Jira/Linear style, while Taiga offers dedicated Scrum and Kanban for cross-functional teams. OpenProject also includes agile boards alongside its planning features.

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