eGigOpen-source alternatives to Jira
Plane is the closest modern alternative to Jira, OpenProject suits planned projects with Gantt charts, and WeKan is the simplest board. Licences and dates read from each project’s public code page on 31 Oct 2026.
Choose by how you work
| Software | Good for | Licence | Last code change |
|---|---|---|---|
| Plane | Issues, cycles and boards, close to Jira | AGPL-3.0 | 30 Oct 2026 |
| OpenProject | Planned projects, timelines and Gantt charts | GPL-3.0 | 31 Oct 2026 |
| WeKan | A simple Kanban board | MIT | 31 Oct 2026 |
Before you switch
- Self-hosting saves licence fees, but someone must look after the server, updates and backups. Work out that cost too.
- Export your Jira issues first, and check that attachments, links and history come across.
- Check whether the feature you depend on is in the free edition, because some projects keep extras for paid plans.
Questions people ask
Is there a free Jira alternative for small teams?
Yes. Plane and OpenProject have self-hosted community editions, and WeKan is a free board. For a very small team, a shared board may be all you need.
Which alternative has Gantt charts?
OpenProject is built around planned work and has Gantt charts in its community edition, so it suits construction, engineering and other date-driven projects.
How we check this page
eGig has no paid placements here and does not make these products. A licence shown as “mixed” means the project’s licence file puts parts of it under different terms, so read that file before you rely on it, especially for business use. Check each project’s own site before you install anything, and download only from there. How we check facts.