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Redmine

Issue tracking, Gantt charts, wikis, and time tracking across many projects.

See how Redmine fits among alternatives to Jira.

Repository updated

Website GitHub
6.0k starsGPL-2.0RubySelf-hostedUpdated

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At a glance

Unverified

Teams that want a mature, configurable issue tracker they run themselves.

Watch out. The GitHub repository mirrors the official Subversion repository. Report issues on redmine.org.

Run
Self-host only
Effort
Moderate
Deploy
Ruby on RailsDocker image
License
GPL-2.0
Replaces
Jira
Activity
Active · 1d ago

Overview

Redmine is a self-hosted project management web application built with Ruby on Rails. It supports multiple projects with a flexible issue tracker, Gantt chart and calendar, per-project wikis and forums, and time tracking. It works with several databases and supports multiple LDAP sources for sign-in.

What it does

  • Issue tracking across multiple projects
  • Gantt chart and calendar
  • Per-project wiki and forums
  • Time tracking
  • Multiple LDAP authentication sources

Capability source: Project documentation

Who Redmine fits

Teams that want a mature, configurable issue tracker they run themselves.

How you run it

Redmine runs on infrastructure you manage.

Documented deployment options: Ruby on Rails, Docker image.

Ruby projects · GPL-2.0 projects · Project management

Before you choose it

The GitHub repository mirrors the official Subversion repository. Report issues on redmine.org.

Self-hosting and deployment

Self-hostable
Yes
Cloud / hosted offering
Not recorded
Docker noted in deployment tags
Yes
Deployment tags
Ruby on Rails, Docker image
Difficulty
Moderate

Redmine questions

What is Redmine?
Issue tracking, Gantt charts, wikis, and time tracking across many projects. It is listed under Project management on PickOpenSource.
Is Redmine open source?
Yes. Its source code is public on GitHub under the GPL-2.0 license.
Can you self-host Redmine?
Yes. Listed deployment options: Ruby on Rails, Docker image.
Is Redmine free?
Pricing is not recorded in this catalog. Check the official website for hosted plans and edition limits, and the GPL-2.0 license for usage conditions. Self-hosting also requires infrastructure and maintenance.
What are alternatives to Redmine?
Redmine is listed as an open-source alternative to Jira. Similar project management projects include Plane, Wekan, and OpenProject.
Is Redmine actively maintained?
The latest commit on GitHub was October 16, 2026, and the repository has 6.0k stars.

Related projects

Other approved projects in Project management: Plane, Wekan, OpenProject.

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