Redmine replaces 4 paid apps
One open-source tool, 4 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.
licenseGPL-2.0+
runsyour server
installInstall the Ruby on Rails application against PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, or SQLite; packaged containers/appliances are third-party conveniences
dataIssues, users, projects, time entries, and configuration live in the configured SQL database; uploaded attachments live as files in Redmine's `files` directory.
setupThe official install is a real Rails deployment, Ruby and gem versions, database creation, migrations, a production web server, email, backups, and upgrades are all the operator's job.
facts verified 2026-08-10
Project tracking, time sheets, Gantt, and wikis from the era when software admitted it needed configuration
the catchRedmine gives up Asana's modern collaboration, mobile experience, forms, automation, portfolio reporting, and real-time polish in exchange for a highly configurable server.
the verdict →all Asana alternatives →
Project tracking, time sheets, Gantt, and wikis from the era when software admitted it needed configuration
the catchRedmine can track issues but does not reproduce Shortcut's modern iteration planning, roadmap visualization, Git workflow, analytics, or keyboard-speed UX.
the verdict →all Shortcut alternatives →
Project tracking, time sheets, Gantt, and wikis from the era when software admitted it needed configuration
the catchRedmine can be customized with plugins, but its dated interface and manual administration are a major step down from Wrike's managed dashboards, proofing, and automations.
the verdict →all Wrike alternatives →
Issue tracking, time sheets, Gantt, and wikis from the era when software admitted it needed configuration
the catchRedmine lacks Jira's refined backlog and sprint reporting, automation rules, modern issue UX, marketplace breadth, and managed administration.
the verdict →all Jira alternatives →last updated 2026-08-10 · up to $492/yr replaced · no votes, no pay-to-list
