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Leantime

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4.1(47 ratings)

82% recommend

Open-source strategic project management for non-PMs

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About Leantime

Best for small teams needing simple strategic project management.

Leantime is an open-source project management system built specifically for non-technical teams and people who aren't traditional project managers. It connects high-level strategy — like OKRs and goal setting — with day-to-day execution through roadmaps, kanban boards, task management, and timesheets. The interface is intentionally simplified compared to tools like Jira or Monday.com, making it accessible to small teams, nonprofits, and organizations where dedicated PM expertise is limited. It can be self-hosted for free or used as a managed cloud service, giving teams flexibility in how they deploy it.

Pros

Open-source with free self-hosted option available
Designed for non-technical users and approachable interface
Bridges strategy and execution with built-in goals
Includes timesheets and time tracking natively
Lightweight alternative to complex enterprise PM tools

Cons

Smaller ecosystem and fewer integrations than competitors
Self-hosting requires technical setup and maintenance effort
Limited advanced features for complex enterprise workflows
Community and plugin ecosystem still relatively small

Use Cases

Best for small teams managing projects without a dedicated project manager

Best for nonprofits needing affordable strategic project management with goal tracking

Best for agencies tracking time and tasks across multiple client projects

Best for organizations aligning daily tasks with broader strategic OKRs and goals

Key Features

10 features

Goal & OKR tracking

Project roadmaps

Kanban & to-do boards

Gantt charts

Time tracking

Idea boards

AI project assistant

Retrospectives

Self-hosted option

LDAP & SSO

SaasHunter Score

7.4/10

“You're a non-PM team seeking an open-source project management solution with strategic features.”

Ease of Use

7.0

Features

8.0

Pricing

9.0

Support

6.0

Integrations

7.0

Best For

Agencies 8Startups 8Freelancers 7Small Business 7Enterprise 6

Integrations

SlackZapierMattermostGitHubWordPressLDAPCalendly

Open Source Strategic PM Goals Roadmap Accessible Visual Kanban Boards Gantt Charts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Leantime?

Leantime is an open-source project management tool that connects strategy with execution through goal setting, roadmaps, task management, and timesheets. It's designed to be approachable for people who aren't professional project managers.

How much does Leantime cost?

Leantime offers a free self-hosted open-source version. The cloud-hosted plans start with a free tier for small teams, with paid plans beginning around $8 per user per month for additional features and support.

What are the main features of Leantime?

Key features include OKR and goal tracking, project roadmaps, kanban boards, to-do lists, Gantt charts, time tracking and timesheets, idea boards, and retrospectives. It also supports multiple project views and milestone planning.

Who should use Leantime?

Leantime is ideal for small to mid-sized teams, nonprofits, startups, and organizations where team members wear multiple hats and need a straightforward tool to manage projects without steep learning curves.

Is there a free plan for Leantime?

Yes, the self-hosted open-source version is completely free. Leantime also offers a free cloud tier for small teams, though it comes with limited features compared to the paid plans.