Redmine
Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 1 SaaS tool on os-alt
redmine/redmine · alive · ★ 5.94k · last commit 5d ago · 3 open issues
License: GPL-2.0
Good fit for Teams that want a battle-tested, low-maintenance tracker and don't care about modern UI.
Weak at UI is dated; default install is plugin-heavy to feel modern.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli jira prints
the Jira comparison table including Redmine.
how the CLI works →
Replaces these SaaS
- Jira · Issue tracking / agile boards
Use the third-party redmine_importer plugin against a Jira CSV export. Workflow states map roughly; agile boards need the redmine_agile plugin (paid) or a free fork.
README badges for the SaaS this replaces
Maintainers and forks: drop a badge in your README to link readers from the SaaS-comparison page back to your repo.
FAQ
Is Redmine actively maintained?
Yes — last commit 5d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).
What does Redmine cost to self-host?
Redmine is free and open source under GPL-2.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS — small RAM footprint.
Which SaaS does Redmine replace?
Redmine is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Jira.