Open-source Quire 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.

WeKan is a collaborative kanban board application. Cards move across lists on a board, giving a visual overview of where work stands, whether the board is a personal to-do list, a holiday plan shared with friends or a team project. It is free software under the MIT license and is built with the Meteor JavaScript framework.

Because it can be self-hosted, an organization can keep its data on its own server instead of relying on a third party. Installation options include Docker images, a docker-compose file, Snap packages and Sandstorm. The project states that it collects no telemetry, boards update in real time, and the interface is translated by volunteers through Transifex.

Bugs and feature requests go through GitHub issues, while the maintainers point people who need help to a commercial support offering. The Docker latest tag follows the newest release, which makes it straightforward to track updates.

Planka is a self-hosted Kanban project tracker for teams. Users create projects, boards, lists and cards and move tasks around with drag and drop, while changes appear for collaborators in real time. Its repository topics position it as an alternative to Trello.

The Community edition includes Markdown cards with comments, attachments and custom fields, along with real-time collaboration, a stopwatch, due dates, notifications through more than 100 providers, webhooks, a documented REST API and two-factor authentication. PLANKA Pro, aimed at organizations, adds phone and tablet apps, themes, calendar, timeline and map views, templates, cards on multiple boards, guest roles, OIDC single sign-on and PDF export.

Both editions are self-hosted, so you keep your own database and backups, and Docker is the usual way to run them. A Pro upgrade converts an existing Community installation in place, but it is a one-way migration, so a backup is recommended. A cloud option is also linked. The repository lists its licence as Other.

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.

Kanboard is project management software built around the Kanban method. Tasks are organized visually on boards, and the application is written in PHP, making it simple to host on a typical web server or in a Docker container. It is distributed under the MIT licence.

The maintainers state that the application is in maintenance mode. The main author is not actively building new major features and only makes small fixes, but new releases are still published regularly depending on community contributions, and pull requests for features and bug fixes are accepted when the contribution guidelines are followed. The project offers a website, feature list, change log, forum and official documentation.

Documentation covers requirements, installation, upgrades and using Kanboard with Docker. Because it is self-hosted and lightweight, it suits individuals and small teams who want a simple Kanban board under their control. Anyone expecting a rapidly evolving product with large new features should take the maintenance-mode status into account.

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.

Focalboard is a multilingual, open-source, self-hosted project management tool that helps individuals and teams define, organize, track and manage work. It positions itself as an alternative to Trello, Notion and Asana, with boards, cards and goal tracking as its building blocks.

The project comes in two editions: a Personal Desktop app, a standalone single-user program for macOS, Windows or Linux for your own to-dos and personal projects, and a server edition for teams. The code is written in TypeScript and Go. Importantly, the README carries a warning that this repository is currently not maintained and invites volunteers to become maintainers. A separate repository holds the Mattermost plugin version of Boards.

The repository license appears as 'Other' on GitHub, reflecting a mix of license terms, so check them before use. Given its maintenance status, evaluate whether it fits long-term needs before adopting it for a team.