# Open-source alternatives to ClickUp

> We track 3 open-source alternatives to ClickUp, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. None of the 3 projects we track covers all 4 ClickUp jobs, so most people combine two or more.

ClickUp: ClickUp combines tasks and project views with documents and automation in paid team plans. Listed alternatives cover task planning rather than the complete ClickUp docs, chat and AI suite. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [OpenProject](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/openproject) | issue-tracking, sprint-planning, scrum-kanban-boards, roadmaps-gantt, time-tracking, task-management | Self-hosted (Docker, Helm, deb/rpm) or OpenProject cloud | Yes, the Community edition is free to use in business; GPL conditions apply if you distribute changes | None required; Enterprise edition add-ons, support and cloud hosting are optional | Quad-core CPU (2 GHz+), 4 GB RAM, 20 GB disk minimum |
| [Leantime](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/leantime) | issue-tracking, sprint-planning, scrum-kanban-boards, roadmaps-gantt, time-tracking, kanban-boards, task-management | Self-hosted (PHP/MySQL or Docker); managed hosting and SaaS also offered | Yes; listed features are in the open source version, AGPL conditions apply | None required to self-host; managed hosting and SaaS are optional | No CPU or RAM figures; needs PHP 8.2+ and MySQL 8.0+ or MariaDB 10.6+ |
| [Vikunja](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/vikunja) | kanban-boards, calendar-timeline-views, task-management, roadmaps-gantt | Single binary or Docker container on your own machine or server; hosted cloud optional | Yes; AGPL conditions apply; company admin features are in paid Pro | None required; Vikunja Pro and hosted Vikunja Cloud are optional | Not documented |

## Common questions

### Is there a free, open-source alternative to ClickUp?

Yes. Leantime, OpenProject and Vikunja are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Each covers only part of what ClickUp does, so check which job you need.

### Can I do tasks, assignees and deadlines locally without a ClickUp subscription?

Yes, with OpenProject (GPL-3.0), Leantime (AGPL-3.0) and Vikunja (AGPL-3.0-or-later). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do Kanban task boards locally without a ClickUp subscription?

Yes, with Leantime (AGPL-3.0) and Vikunja (AGPL-3.0-or-later). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which ClickUp alternatives can I use commercially?

With conditions: Leantime, OpenProject and Vikunja. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

### Does any open-source project replace all of ClickUp?

Not as of 2026-10-15. Tasks, assignees and deadlines, Kanban task boards, roadmaps and Gantt timelines and project workflow automations are covered by different projects.

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