# Windshift: Free Open Source Alternative to ClickUp

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

Windshift (Open Source, Open Source) replaces ClickUp. Self-hosted, open-source project management tool with boards, milestones, portals, time tracking, and test management on your own infrastructure.

## Tool Specifications
- **Tool Name**: Windshift
- **Type**: Open Source Project
- **License**: Open Source
- **Official Website**: https://windshift.sh/
- **GitHub Repository**: https://github.com/Windshiftapp/core
- **GitHub Stars**: ★ 409
- **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/Windshiftapp/core 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 (1)
Replacing these paid tools with Windshift saves up to $20/mo ($240/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 Windshift](https://caniforkit.com/vs/clickup-vs-windshift) |

## Frequently Asked 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 is the trade-off or limitation of using Windshift?
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)