Windshift
Self-hosted, open-source project management tool with boards, milestones, portals, time tracking, and test management on your own infrastructure.
Technical Profile & Specs
verified 2026-11-07
- Cost
- $0 / forever (Open Source)
- License
- Open Source
- Hosting Model
- Self-host (your server)
- Platforms
- webself-hosteddocker to self-host
- Installation
- Clone https://github.com/Windshiftapp/core or deploy with Docker Compose
- Operational Setup
- Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
- Where Your Data Lives
- All application data and configuration live on your own server or local database.
- The Catch / Trade-off
- Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ClickUp.
Replaces 1 paid app
up to $20/mo ($240/yr) in subscriptions
Windshift FAQ
Common questions
Is Windshift free and open source?+
Windshift is an open-source tool licensed under Open Source that runs on self-host. Self-hosted, open-source project management tool with boards, milestones, portals, time tracking, and test management on your own infrastructure.
What paid software does Windshift replace?+
Windshift serves as a free replacement for 1 paid SaaS application: ClickUp, saving up to $20/month ($240/year) in subscription bills.
How do you install and set up Windshift?+
Installation: Clone https://github.com/Windshiftapp/core or deploy with Docker Compose. Setup notes: Deploy via Docker or binary release from GitHub and configure environment variables.
What is the catch or trade-off with Windshift?+
Requires self-hosting setup, updates, and server maintenance compared to managed ClickUp.