Jira Standard alternatives

Killing ~$8.60/user/mo (~$103/yr) — here are 2 verified escapes, honest trade-offs included.

currently paying for

~$8.60/user/mo

head-to-head

OpenProject oss self-host GPL-3.0

Free self-host

Mature project management: Scrum/Kanban boards, Gantt, wikis, and roadmaps.

trade-offs: UI denser than Jira · Ruby app needs real resources

Plane oss self-host AGPL-3.0

Free self-host

Modern, fast issue tracking with cycles and modules — feels like Linear, licenses like freedom.

trade-offs: Younger ecosystem

What is the best free alternative to Jira Standard?

OpenProject is the top free option — Mature project management: Scrum/Kanban boards, Gantt, wikis, and roadmaps.

How much can I save by switching from Jira Standard?

Jira Standard costs ~$8.60/user/mo, so switching to a free alternative saves roughly $103/year per seat.

Can Jira Standard be self-hosted?

Yes — OpenProject and Plane can be self-hosted for free.