Redmine
Project tracking, time sheets, Gantt, and wikis from the era when software admitted it needed configuration
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- GPL-2.0+
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Install the Ruby on Rails application against PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, or SQLite; packaged containers/appliances are third-party conveniences
- Operational Setup
- The 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.
- Where Your Data Lives
- Issues, users, projects, time entries, and configuration live in the configured SQL database; uploaded attachments live as files in Redmine's `files` directory.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Redmine gives up Asana's modern collaboration, mobile experience, forms, automation, portfolio reporting, and real-time polish in exchange for a highly configurable server.
Replaces 4 paid apps
up to $41.40/mo ($497/yr) in subscriptions
Redmine FAQ
Common questions
Is Redmine free and open source?+
Redmine is an open-source tool licensed under GPL-2.0+ that runs on self-host. Project tracking, time sheets, Gantt, and wikis from the era when software admitted it needed configuration
What paid software does Redmine replace?+
Redmine serves as a free replacement for 4 paid SaaS applications: Asana, Jira, Shortcut, Wrike, saving up to $41.40/month ($497/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Redmine?+
Installation: Install the Ruby on Rails application against PostgreSQL, MySQL/MariaDB, or SQLite; packaged containers/appliances are third-party conveniences. Setup notes: The 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.
What is the catch or trade-off with Redmine?+
Redmine gives up Asana's modern collaboration, mobile experience, forms, automation, portfolio reporting, and real-time polish in exchange for a highly configurable server.