# Open-source alternatives to Linear

> We track 3 open-source alternatives to Linear, but none currently has confirmed commercial use, local running and no paid services together. Taiga covers all 3 Linear jobs.

Linear: Linear sells issue tracking and planning for software teams. Alternatives cover issue and sprint workflows; integrations and the wider planning experience differ. Pricing: See pricing page (checked 2026-10-16). Facts checked 2026-10-15.

## Projects

| Project | Jobs | Runs locally | Commercial use | Paid services | Hardware |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| [Plane](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/plane) | issue-tracking, sprint-planning | Self-hosted (Docker Compose or Kubernetes) or Plane Cloud | Yes; AGPL conditions apply to the Community Edition, and the default installer's Commercial edition is limited to 12 seats per workspace on the Free plan | None required; paid licence keys and Plane Cloud are optional | 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM (8 GB recommended for production) |
| [OneDev](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/onedev) | issue-tracking, scrum-kanban-boards | Self-hosted server (bare metal or Docker) | Yes for the MIT core; Enterprise features may only be used with an active subscription | None required; Enterprise subscription optional (unlocks time tracking and other EE features) | 2 cores and 2 GB RAM; 1 core and 1 GB for personal use with a memory tweak |
| [Taiga](https://repoquarry.dev/projects/taiga) | issue-tracking, sprint-planning, scrum-kanban-boards | Self-hosted with Docker Compose, or hosted on taiga.io | Yes; MPL-2.0 and AGPL-3.0 conditions apply if you modify and distribute or serve the code | None required to self-host; hosted taiga.io is optional | At least 1 GB RAM and 20 GB free storage (source install guide) |

## Common questions

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

Yes. Taiga, Plane and OneDev are free to download and run on your own computer without paid API keys. Taiga covers every job we list for Linear; the others cover only part of it, so check which job you need.

### Can I do issue and bug tracking locally without a Linear subscription?

Yes, with Plane (AGPL-3.0), OneDev (MIT) and Taiga (MPL-2.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Can I do backlogs and sprint planning locally without a Linear subscription?

Yes, with Plane (AGPL-3.0) and Taiga (MPL-2.0). Check the hardware notes and licence conditions on each page before you start.

### Which Linear alternatives can I use commercially?

With conditions: OneDev, Plane and Taiga. This is not legal advice; read each licence.

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

Taiga covers every job we list for Linear.

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