The deeply configurable issue tracker that became the enterprise software engineering default.
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3 Best Alternatives to Jira
Jira is great, but it's not the only option. Here are the 3 best Jira alternatives, ranked by community votes — with honest pros and cons for each.
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Top 3 alternatives
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The fast, opinionated issue tracker built for high-velocity software teams.
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Free issue tracking built directly into every GitHub repository, linked natively to code.
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Free alternatives to Jira
If budget is the main concern, these options have a free or open-source tier:
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The fast, opinionated issue tracker built for high-velocity software teams.
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Free issue tracking built directly into every GitHub repository, linked natively to code.
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JetBrains' issue tracker with tight IDE integration and flexible custom workflow scripting.
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is the best alternative to Jira?
- Linear is the top-ranked alternative to Jira based on community upvotes, but the right pick depends on your specific needs — see the full ranked list above with pros and cons for each.
- Is there a free alternative to Jira?
- Yes — Linear, GitHub Issues, YouTrack offer a free or open-source tier and can work as a free alternative to Jira, depending on which features you need.
- How many alternatives to Jira are there?
- We currently track 3 alternatives to Jira on Kreemhunt, ranked by community upvotes. New alternatives are added as we review more tools in this category.