# Manage: Free Open Source Alternative to ClickUp, Height, Monday

Canonical: https://caniforkit.com/fork/manage
Last updated: 2026-11-07

Manage (Open Source, Open Source) replaces ClickUp, Height, Monday, Plaky. Project management app with task lists, calendar, files, docs and full-text search. Self-host it on your own infrastructure with team roles and permissions.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Manage
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://managee.xyz/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/techulus/manage
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 71
- **Runs On**: Self-host
- **Maintenance Status**: nov 2026
- **Platforms**: web, self-hosted, docker to self-host
- **Data Storage**: All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- **Installation**: Clone https://github.com/techulus/manage or deploy with Docker Compose
- **Setup Requirements**: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- **The Catch / Limitation**: Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ClickUp.

## Paid SaaS Applications Replaced (4)
Replacing these paid tools with Manage saves up to $80/mo ($960/yr) in software subscriptions:

| Replaced Software | Category | SaaS Price | Comparison Guide |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [ClickUp](https://caniforkit.com/clickup) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare ClickUp vs Manage](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clickup-vs-manage) |
| [Height](https://caniforkit.com/height) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Height vs Manage](https://caniforkit.com/vs/height-vs-manage) |
| [Monday](https://caniforkit.com/monday) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Monday vs Manage](https://caniforkit.com/vs/monday-vs-manage) |
| [Plaky](https://caniforkit.com/plaky) | [design](https://caniforkit.com/category/design) | $20/mo | [Compare Plaky vs Manage](https://caniforkit.com/vs/plaky-vs-manage) |

## Frequently Asked Questions

### Is Manage free and open source?
Manage is an open source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Project management app with task lists, calendar, files, docs and full-text search. Self-host it on your own infrastructure with team roles and permissions.

### What is the trade-off or limitation of using Manage?
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ClickUp.

## Related

- [Self-Hosted Open Source Directory](https://caniforkit.com/self-hosted)
- [All Paid SaaS Alternatives Index](https://caniforkit.com/alternatives)
- [Software Categories Directory](https://caniforkit.com/categories)
- [Homepage](https://caniforkit.com)