Huly replaces 2 paid apps
One open-source tool, 2 subscriptions it can stand in for. Each pairing below is curated and verified by hand, with the honest catch spelled out. No votes, no pay-to-list.
licenseEPL-2.0
runsyour server
installRun the official Huly Selfhost Docker Compose stack on Linux, using its setup script plus Nginx/TLS for production
dataThe self-host stack uses CockroachDB for account/workspace data, Elasticsearch for search indexes, Redpanda for event streams, and persistent volumes for uploaded files; optional services may add MongoDB. The public hosted Huly service announced its shutdown, so new use means self-hosting.
setupThe first obstacle is the production-sized stack: Linux, Docker Compose, Nginx and certificates plus CockroachDB, Redpanda, Elasticsearch, storage volumes, backups, and enough RAM.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and files; hosted Huly died in July, so this is self-host or nothing
the catchHuly's hosted service is gone and its self-hosted issue-doc-chat stack is more technical and less client-friendly than Basecamp's simple project spaces, check-ins, and email participation.
the verdict →all Basecamp alternatives →
Issues, docs and chat in one stack; the hosted service is closing, so this means self-hosting.
the catchHuly is a much broader and heavier workspace that now requires self-hosting, and it does not match Linear's speed, keyboard discipline, issue triage, or mature integration reliability.
the verdict →all Linear alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $300/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
