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Open source vs SaaS — side-by-side comparison

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Open source project management tool with kanban, table, and calendar views

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Issue tracking and project management tool for modern software teams

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Overview

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TypeOpen SourceSaaS
CategoryProject ManagementProject Management
PricingFree (self-hosted)$8/user/mo
Self-Hostable
LicenseAGPL-3.0Proprietary

GitHub Metrics

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Stars26.1k--
Forks2.5k--
Contributors243--
Open Issues778--
Last CommitJun 2025--
Latest Release----

Why Consider the Open Source Alternative?

Data ownership — Self-host your data and maintain full control over your information

No vendor lock-in — Avoid recurring subscription costs and switch freely

Customizable — Modify the source code to fit your exact needs

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