Open-source Hive alternatives

Plane is an open-source project management tool for tracking issues, running sprints and managing product roadmaps. It is positioned as an alternative to Jira, Linear, Monday and ClickUp, and aims to keep the tool itself from getting in the way of the work.

The platform covers task and issue tracking, cycles for sprints, product roadmaps, documentation and a triage flow for incoming work, and topics also mention kanban boards and product management. It is built with a React and TypeScript front end and a Django and Python back end, using PostgreSQL and Redis, and it is packaged for Docker deployments.

You can start with a free account on Plane Cloud, the hosted option, or self-host Plane on your own servers using the deployment guides for full control over data and infrastructure. The code is AGPL-3.0 licensed. It suits teams moving off Jira or Linear who want an open codebase and the choice between a managed service and their own hardware.

Huly is an open-source platform meant to replace several tools at once, including Linear, Jira, Slack, Notion and Motion. Under the hood the Huly Platform is a framework for developing business applications such as CRM systems, and this repository includes applications for chat, project management, CRM, HR management and applicant tracking, with team and issue management covered too.

There are two important notices. First, the repository is frozen and no longer actively maintained, with development continuing in the Platform-Collective/platform repository. Second, the managed Huly service was shut down since nobody is funding its hosting any more. The remaining option is to self-host Huly or use another hosted provider, and the README points to a backup and restore guide and a community for migration help.

The code is written in TypeScript and licensed under EPL-2.0. Other teams have built products on top of the platform. Anyone interested in Huly today should look at the successor repository for current source code, issues and releases rather than relying on this one.

OpenProject is a web-based project management application for teams and organizations that value transparency, flexibility and control over their data. It covers projects, portfolios, products, tasks, bugs, agile workflows, roadmaps and team collaboration in one platform, and it is built with Ruby and Angular under the GPL-3.0 license.

Key capabilities include agile boards with Kanban and Scrum, project planning and scheduling with Gantt charts, product and release planning, bug tracking, and time tracking with cost reporting and budgeting. Collaboration tools cover wikis, forums, news, and meeting agendas and minutes. Integrations are listed for Nextcloud, XWiki, GitHub and GitLab, among others.

The project presents itself as an open-source alternative to Jira and Asana, along with tools such as MS Project, Monday and YouTrack. It can be self-hosted, which suits organizations with data sovereignty requirements. A free Community Edition is available to download, a 14-day free trial exists, and an Enterprise Edition adds support and add-ons in the cloud or on-premises.

Leantime is an open-source project management system designed for teams where most members are not trained project managers. It joins strategy, planning and execution in one tool and is built with neurodivergent users in mind, including people with ADHD, dyslexia and autism. The README pitches it as simple like Trello yet as capable as Jira.

Task management covers kanban boards, Gantt, table, list and calendar views, unlimited subtasks and dependencies, milestones, sprints and timesheets. Planning and strategy tools include goal and metrics tracking, idea boards, retrospectives, lean and business model canvases, SWOT and risk analysis. There are also wikis and documents, project dashboards, comments on everything, two-factor authentication, LDAP and OIDC, S3 or local file storage, plugins and an API, in over 20 languages.

Leantime is written in PHP, licensed under AGPL-3.0 and installs on your own server, with all of the listed features included in the open-source version. It is positioned as an alternative to Asana, ClickUp, Monday and Notion-style tools, and integrates with Slack, Mattermost and Discord. A hosted option is available at leantime.io.

Kaneo is a fast, simple, open-source project management tool. Work can be viewed as a board, list, calendar or Gantt chart, with a backlog, filters and search, and each task keeps its context together, including descriptions, files, subtasks, dependencies, labels, comments and tracked time.

Teams get shared workspaces, member invitations, custom roles, live updates and public project pages, and can shape the workflow with custom columns and fields plus rules that move tasks when repository activity changes. Notifications reach people in the app, by email, ntfy, Gotify and personal webhooks. Integrations include GitHub and Gitea, chat tools, project webhooks, a REST API and an MCP server for AI assistants.

Kaneo can be used through Kaneo Cloud or self-hosted by following the installation guide. It is written in TypeScript with React and Hono and licensed under MIT. Its topics place it as an alternative to Jira and Linear, aimed at teams that want a lighter issue tracker they can host themselves.

Vikunja is a task manager that you can host and control yourself. It covers to-do lists and broader project management, and exposes an API so it can be connected to other tools. Its backend is written in Go and the web front end in Vue. The tagline stresses ownership: a task manager whose data and hosting you decide.

The README mentions an optional hosted version for people who want a hassle-free setup for themselves or a team, and a Vikunja Pro tier that adds an admin panel, audit logs and time tracking. The maintainers also note that they use LLM-assisted coding tools in parts of the codebase. The repository has documentation, a roadmap and contribution guidelines.

Vikunja is licensed under AGPL-3.0. The community version is free to self-host, which suits individuals, families and small teams who want an open alternative to hosted to-do and project apps. Support comes from donations, sponsorship and paid hosting or Pro plans.

Worklenz is a project management application intended to help organizations plan work, track progress, and collaborate in one place. Teams can create projects, break them into tasks with due dates and priorities, assign people, and follow status through reports. The code is released under the AGPL-3.0 license.

Beyond task tracking, it offers time tracking on tasks and projects for resource allocation and billing, resource management, project templates, file sharing and comments for collaboration, and reports on project status, team workload, and performance. Analytics and an integration with MinIO for file storage are also part of the repository.

The frontend is built with React and Ant Design, and the backend uses TypeScript, Express.js, and PostgreSQL. You need Node.js 18 or newer and PostgreSQL 15 or newer, or you can use the Docker Compose quick start. It suits agencies and small to mid-sized teams who want a project and time-tracking tool they can run on their own servers.

Eigenfocus is a project management tool aimed at keeping things simple. It combines list and board views, issues with labels, comments and due dates, built-in time tracking with reports, and a Focus Space with timers and ambient sounds, without the clutter of heavier suites.

The free edition covers unlimited projects, boards and issues, Markdown descriptions and file attachments, and light and dark themes, and runs from a Docker image or Docker Compose file on port 3001. The PRO edition adds multiple users with roles and permissions, custom fields, grid and timeline views, custom statuses and issue types, project templates and SSO through Google, Microsoft, GitHub or OIDC.

PRO is sold as a one-time purchase rather than a subscription, and a managed Cloud edition is also available for teams that prefer not to host it. The license is listed as Other, and the app is built with Ruby. Environment variables control the host URL and SSL behavior.