8 Best Open-Source Alternatives to Asana (2026)

Last checked October 2026 · 18 alternatives to Asana in our catalog

Asana paid plans start at $10.99/user/mo, which is why people look for an open-source alternative. Below are 8 open-source options you can inspect, modify and often self-host - 6 are completely free, 2 run on Linux and 8 work in the browser.

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Asana alternatives compared

Alternative	Price	Open source	Platforms	What it is
Focalboard	Free	Yes (Other)	Web	Open-source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Asana, and Notion
OpenProject	Free	Yes (GPL-3.0)	Web	Free and open source project management software
plane	Free	Yes (AGPL-3.0)	Web	Open-source project management for issues, cycles, and roadmaps without admin overhead
planka	Freemium	Yes (Other)	Web	Open-source Kanban board with real‑time sync and markdown cards
Vikunja	Freemium	Yes	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux	Open-source task manager with List, Kanban, Gantt, and Table views, self-hosted or cloud.
AFFiNE	Free	Yes (Other)	Web, Windows, Mac, Linux	All-in-one workspace for notes and knowledge management
Mission Control	Free	Yes (MIT)	Web	Self‑hosted dashboard for managing AI coding agents
unsloth	Free	Yes (Apache-2.0)	Web	Fine‑tune large language models locally with optimized, low‑memory kernels

Focalboard

FreeOpen source · OtherWeb

Open-source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Asana, and Notion

Highly customizable and flexible
Integrates well with Mattermost team messaging and collaboration platform
Self-hosted, so you have full control over your data

Can be overwhelming for small teams or simple projects
Requires technical expertise to set up and customize

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OpenProject

FreeOpen source · GPL-3.0Web

Free and open source project management software

Highly customizable and scalable
Supports a range of project management methodologies
Offers a range of features to support team collaboration

Can be complex to set up and configure
Limited support for mobile devices

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plane

FreeOpen source · AGPL-3.0Web

Open-source project management for issues, cycles, and roadmaps without admin overhead

Open source and free to use
No admin overhead for hosted version
Rich text editor with file support

Limited native integrations listed
Advanced reporting may require custom setup

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planka

FreemiumOpen source · OtherWeb

Open-source Kanban board with real‑time sync and markdown cards

Free plan includes: Unlimited boards & cards · Real‑time synchronization · All core features · Self‑hosted for free

Open-source and free to self‑host
Real‑time synchronization across users
Rich Markdown support for detailed cards

Self‑hosting requires Docker knowledge
Limited native reporting features

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Vikunja

FreemiumOpen sourceWebWindowsMacLinux

Open-source task manager with List, Kanban, Gantt, and Table views, self-hosted or cloud.

Free plan includes: Unlimited tasks & projects · List, Kanban, Gantt, Table views · CalDAV integration · Team support

Fully open source (AGPLv3) with a genuinely free self-hosted option
Multiple task views (List, Kanban, Gantt, Table) included at no extra cost
Import tools ease migration from Todoist, Trello, and Microsoft To-Do

Self-hosting requires some technical setup and maintenance
Cloud plans add per-user or per-month costs on top of the free tier

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AFFiNE

FreeOpen source · OtherWebWindowsMacLinux

All-in-one workspace for notes and knowledge management

Highly customizable and adaptable to unique needs and workflows
Strong focus on security and data protection, with end-to-end encryption
Real-time collaboration features, with live commenting and @mentions

Steep learning curve, due to the high degree of customization and flexibility
Limited support for certain file types and formats

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Mission Control

FreeOpen source · MITWeb

Self‑hosted dashboard for managing AI coding agents

Free and open‑source
Works with multiple AI agent runtimes
Simple SQLite storage eliminates external DB dependencies

Alpha stage – APIs may change
Limited to self‑hosted environments; no SaaS offering

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unsloth

FreeOpen source · Apache-2.0Web

Fine‑tune large language models locally with optimized, low‑memory kernels

Reduces GPU memory requirements
Free and open‑source
Works on a single GPU

Limited to models that fit on one GPU
Requires Python proficiency

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Frequently asked questions

What is the best free alternative to Asana?

Focalboard is the first free alternative we list for Asana and has no paid tier. Others worth a look: OpenProject, plane and planka. Which one fits depends on what you use Asana for, so check the platform and free-plan details for each.

Is there an open-source alternative to Asana?

Yes: Focalboard, OpenProject, plane, planka and Vikunja. Open-source options can usually be inspected, modified and self-hosted.

Does Asana have a free plan?

Yes. The free plan includes Up to 10 teammates, Unlimited tasks & projects and Basic workflows. Paid plans start at $10.99/user/mo.

How this list is built: alternatives come from our catalog's curated alternative relationships; price model, license and platforms come from each product's listing; order is fully-free first, then community votes.