Huly
Tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and files; hosted Huly died in July, so this is self-host or nothing
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-08-10
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- EPL-2.0
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hostedself-host, real ops
- Installation
- Run the official Huly Selfhost Docker Compose stack on Linux, using its setup script plus Nginx/TLS for production
- Operational Setup
- The first obstacle is the production-sized stack: Linux, Docker Compose, Nginx and certificates plus CockroachDB, Redpanda, Elasticsearch, storage volumes, backups, and enough RAM.
- Where Your Data Lives
- The self-host stack uses CockroachDB for account/workspace data, Elasticsearch for search indexes, Redpanda for event streams, and persistent volumes for uploaded files; optional services may add MongoDB. The public hosted Huly service announced its shutdown, so new use means self-hosting.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Huly's hosted service is gone and its self-hosted issue-doc-chat stack is more technical and less client-friendly than Basecamp's simple project spaces, check-ins, and email participation.
Replaces 2 paid apps
up to $25/mo ($300/yr) in subscriptions
Huly FAQ
Common questions
Is Huly free and open source?+
Huly is an open-source tool licensed under EPL-2.0 that runs on self-host. Tasks, docs, chat, calendar, and files; hosted Huly died in July, so this is self-host or nothing
What paid software does Huly replace?+
Huly serves as a free replacement for 2 paid SaaS applications: Basecamp, Linear, saving up to $25/month ($300/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Huly?+
Installation: Run the official Huly Selfhost Docker Compose stack on Linux, using its setup script plus Nginx/TLS for production. Setup notes: The first obstacle is the production-sized stack: Linux, Docker Compose, Nginx and certificates plus CockroachDB, Redpanda, Elasticsearch, storage volumes, backups, and enough RAM.
What is the catch or trade-off with Huly?+
Huly's hosted service is gone and its self-hosted issue-doc-chat stack is more technical and less client-friendly than Basecamp's simple project spaces, check-ins, and email participation.