OSI-licensed only · self-hostable
Redmine is itself open source, released under the GNU General Public License v2, so this page is for teams that want a different feel rather than a different licence. Common reasons: a more modern interface, built-in boards and roadmaps, or a hosted option from the same vendor.
Every tool below is under an OSI-approved licence (GPL-3.0, AGPL-3.0 or MIT), checked against its repository. Planka, a popular Kanban tool, uses a fair-code licence and is listed separately at the end.
Licences checked against each repository on November 7, 2026.
| Tool | Best for | Licence | Runs as |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenProject | Closest full-featured Redmine alternative | GPL-3.0 | Docker |
| Plane | Modern issue tracking with cycles | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| Leantime | Project management for non-project managers | AGPL-3.0 | Docker |
| Kanboard | Lightweight Kanban boards | MIT | Server |
| Vikunja | Personal and small-team task management | AGPL-3.0-or-later | Docker |
Best for: Closest full-featured Redmine alternative
Web-based open source project management software for teams and organisations, self-hostable, covering work packages, Gantt, boards and more.
Best for: Modern issue tracking with cycles
An open-source project management tool for tracking issues, running sprints and cycles, and managing product roadmaps.
Best for: Project management for non-project managers
An open source project management system for non-project managers, with goals, tasks and timesheets in a simple interface.
Best for: Lightweight Kanban boards
Project management software that focuses on the Kanban methodology. Its README states the application is in maintenance mode, with small fixes rather than major new features.
Best for: Personal and small-team task management
A self-hosted task manager described as the one you actually own, with list, board and calendar views.
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| If you need… | Start with |
|---|---|
| A full Redmine replacement with Gantt | OpenProject |
| Modern sprints and product roadmaps | Plane |
| A simple tool for a small non-technical team | Leantime |
| Just Kanban boards on a tiny server | Kanboard |
| Personal and family task lists | Vikunja |
Public source code, but under licences the Open Source Initiative doesn't approve. Fine to use; read the terms first.
Source is public and a free Community edition is self-hostable, but the repository describes it as fair-code rather than open source. A paid Pro tier exists.
Quick answers to common questions
Yes. The Redmine site states it is released under the terms of the GNU General Public License v2.
OpenProject has the closest scope, with work packages, Gantt charts and role-based access. Plane is the more modern option for sprint-based teams.
Some tools offer importers, but custom fields and workflows rarely transfer cleanly. Test with a copy of one project and check each tool's docs for import support.
Its repository describes it as fair-code distributed under a Fair Use License with a separate Pro/Enterprise licence, so it is not listed as OSI open source here.
Kanboard is the lightest to run. OpenProject, Plane, Leantime and Vikunja are commonly deployed with Docker.
List it on TechLogHub and we'll review it for this page.
