3 alternatives to core

core is a Task Management & To-do Lists product. The community recommends 3 alternatives: 0 open source, 1 self-hostable and 0 free to use. They are ranked by community votes, ratings and favorites, with the key differences from core highlighted.

Last updated: October 9, 2026

About core

Open-source work management that's fast, complete, and simple to run

Open source · AGPL-3.0

Self-hostable

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Quick picks

Best self-hosted pick

JIRA

Run it on your own server

Most platforms

Asana

Available on Web, Windows, macOS, iOS, and Android

All alternatives

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JIRA
Ticketing
Professional and extensible issue tracker.
Self-hostable
Compared with core
- − Closed source (core is open source)
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Asana
Task Management & To-do Lists
Work management platform for planning projects, assigning tasks and tracking team progress in lists, boards, timelines and calendars.
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
Compared with core
- − Closed source (core is open source)
- − Not self-hostable (core is)
- − Paid (core is free)
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Trello
Task Management & To-do Lists
Atlassian's kanban-style board app for organizing tasks into lists and cards.
Freemium
Web
Windows
macOS
iOS
Android
Compared with core
- − Closed source (core is open source)
- − Not self-hostable (core is)
- − Paid (core is free)
Details Website

core vs. alternatives

Service	Open source	Self-hosted	License	Pricing	Platforms	Rating	Votes
core Current	Yes	Yes	AGPL-3.0	—	—	—	—
JIRA	No	Yes	proprietary	—	—	—	0
Asana	No	No	proprietary	Freemium	Web / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android	—	0
Trello	No	No	proprietary	Freemium	Web / Windows / macOS / iOS / Android	—	0

FAQ

What is the best alternative to core?

Community-recommended alternatives to core include JIRA, Asana, and Trello. Compare open source, self-hosting, pricing and platforms to choose.

Can I self-host an alternative to core?

Yes. JIRA can run on your own server, so you keep control of your data.

Services in the same category that haven't been suggested as core alternatives yet. If one fits, add it as an alternative.

Planka
Realtime kanban board for workgroups (alternative to Trello).
Self-hostable
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monday.com
Visual work management platform with customizable boards, automations and dashboards for teams.
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Basecamp
37signals' project management and team communication tool built around to-dos, message boards, schedules and docs.
AppFlowy
Build detailed lists of to-do’s for different projects while tracking the status of each one. Open Source Notion Alternative.
Open source
Self-hostable
4ga Boards
Straightforward realtime kanban boards management for intuitive task tracking. Featuring an elegant dark mode, collapsible todo lists, and multitasking tools to supercharge your team's productivity.
Open source
Self-hostable
Vikunja
The to-do app to organize your life.
Open source
Self-hostable