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Open source alternatives to Linear[005]

Linear issue tracker built for fast, opinionated product teams. Below are 5 self-hostable open source alternatives, ranked by GitHub popularity.

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Plane is the closest open source Linear clone in look and speed; Huly is a newer, broader workspace play.

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What is the best open source Linear alternative?

Plane is the most popular open source Linear alternative by GitHub stars (48,891 stars). The other 4 options are ranked above.

Are these Linear alternatives self-hostable?

Yes — every project listed here is open source and runs on your own infrastructure. Click into a project to see its license, stars, language, and current health status.

Are they free?

All projects shown are free and open source. Check each project's license page for the terms — most are MIT, Apache 2.0, or AGPL.