Open-Source Alternatives to Jira / Linear

Based on our dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Jira / Linear are Plane and Huly. The Jira / Linear plan we benchmark is Standard/Business ($10/seat/mo).

Data last updated 30 Oct 2026. How we check.

Quick comparison

Alternative	License	RAM in starter config	Needs Postgres / Redis	Migration
Plane	AGPL-3.0	1536 MB	Yes / Yes	Easy (1-click Jira, Linear & GitHub Issues importer)
Huly	EPL-2.0	2048 MB	No / No	Moderate

Plane

Modern open-source issue tracking, sprints, roadmaps, and knowledge pages with Linear-speed keyboard UX

Cycles, Modules, Gantt Roadmaps & Wiki Pages
2-way GitHub & GitLab PR sync
Built-in Jira & Linear migration wizard

Docker image makeplane/plane-frontend:latest. GitHub: makeplane/plane (32.9k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://plane.so

Jira / Linear vs Plane: full cost comparison and config →

Huly

All-in-one open-source workspace replacing Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion in a single ultra-fast app

Unified issue tracker + virtual office voice rooms
Bidirectional GitHub Issue/PR integration
Blazing fast keyboard-first UI

Docker image hardcoreeng/transactor:latest. GitHub: hcengineering/platform (19.8k stars when our data was last updated). Website: https://huly.io

Jira / Linear vs Huly: full cost comparison and config →

Switching from Jira / Linear

Pick an alternative above and open its comparison page for the cost breakdown.
Generate a free starter docker-compose.yml in the stack builder.
Test it on a small server with a copy of your data before moving the team over.
Check the migration notes in the table, and the official docs of the tool you pick.

More detail: Replace Jira / Linear guide.

FAQ

What are the open-source alternatives to Jira / Linear?

In the StackSwitcher dataset, the self-hostable open-source alternatives to Jira / Linear are Plane, Huly.

Which Jira / Linear plan does StackSwitcher compare against?

We benchmark Jira / Linear Standard/Business ($10/seat/mo). The main pain point we note: Jira is slow and complex; Linear charges $10-$14/seat/mo and locks historical cycles on free tiers.

How much RAM does Plane need when self-hosted?

Our starter Docker config budgets 1536 MB of RAM for Plane plus Postgres and Redis. Real needs depend on your usage.

How much RAM does Huly need when self-hosted?

Our starter Docker config budgets 2048 MB of RAM for Huly. Real needs depend on your usage.

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