What it does
Windshift is an open-source self-hosted work management platform with projects, work items, custom fields, workflows, boards, backlogs, sprints, releases, calendars, roadmaps, milestones, test management, time tracking, customer portals, and APIs.
Install Windshift on infrastructure you control and manage work items through configurable workflows and Kanban, list, tree, or calendar views. The free AGPL edition includes the core platform without user or workspace limits; Pro adds identity management, audit logs, licensing, and support at $8 per user monthly. See the product, pricing, and repository.
Strengths
- Free AGPL edition includes core project, test, time, and integration features.
- Supports multiple project views, workflow customization, and unlimited users/workspaces.
- Optional Pro tier adds enterprise administration and support.
Watch out for
- Self-hosting requires deployment and operations ownership.
- Centralized identity and audit logs are paid Pro features.
Best for
- Teams migrating from Jira Data Center to self-hosted work management
- Organizations needing work tracking with tests and time entries
Sources
- Open-Source Jira Alternative | Windshift (Oct 25, 2026)
- Windshift Pricing | Free Self-Hosted Work Management (Oct 25, 2026)
- GitHub repository: Windshiftapp/core (Oct 25, 2026)