Kaneo vs Jira
The open-source Jira alternative
Jira can run a 500-person org, but most teams just want to plan and ship work without the weight. Kaneo is a simple, open-source project manager you can self-host or let us run for you.
Why teams choose Kaneo
No bloat
Boards, backlog, and workflows that work out of the box. No admin console to configure for a week before you can create a task.
Own your data
Self-host Kaneo on your own servers under the MIT license, or use our EU-hosted cloud. Either way you can export everything, anytime.
Fair, honest pricing
Free forever to self-host, including SSO. Managed cloud starts at $4/month with no per-feature paywalls.
When Jira is the better choice
If you're a large organization that needs deep enterprise workflows, advanced permission schemes, and a big marketplace of add-ons, and you have the time to configure it, Jira is built for exactly that. Kaneo is for teams who want to manage work, not administer a tool.