Project management

Alternatives to ClickUp

Compare these candidates if you want self-hosting, data control or less dependence on ClickUp's hosted service. Actual costs depend on deployment and required features.

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Project	Stars	7-day gain	Language	License	Maintenance
plane	61,820	+391	TypeScript	AGPL-3.0	✅ Recently maintained
openproject	16,905	+232	Ruby	GPL-3.0	✅ Recently maintained

plane

makeplane/plane

Open-source project management platform and Jira or Linear alternative for managing agile sprints, issue tracking, roadmaps, and Wiki docs.

✅ Recently maintained

Match the project description to required features, then trial migration and deployment with a small real dataset.

Repository verified 2026-11-02 · Official repository & installation

openproject

opf/openproject

Open-source web-based project management system offering agile boards, Gantt charts, roadmaps, and issue tracking.

✅ Recently maintained

Match the project description to required features, then trial migration and deployment with a small real dataset.

Repository verified 2026-11-02 · Official repository & installation

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Check exports/imports, required features, permissions, backups, security updates and total operating cost. Candidates are not guaranteed feature-equivalent; enterprise extensions and model services may have separate terms and costs.