Jira
by JiraJira tracks issues and projects on web, mobile, desktop, Linux, APIs and self-hosted deployments.
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Best Issue Tracking Software 2026
Facts read 20 Sep 2026 – 15 Oct 2026
Issue tracking software helps teams record, organize and follow work on software issues. This list gives buyers a place to compare tools for planning, workflow control and release work.
The standings: top 10
| Name | In a line | Record score | Price from | Try it free | Runs on | Facts read |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 Jira | Jira tracks issues and projects on web, mobile, desktop, Linux, APIs and self-hosted deployments. | 6.3 | Free plan | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 28 Sep 2026 |
| 02 Zoho Sprints | Zoho Sprints manages agile work from user stories through releases on web, mobile and API. | 6.0 | $1 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Browser extension | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 03 Backlog | Backlog tracks projects and issues on web, mobile, APIs and self-hosted deployments. | 5.9 | $35 a month | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 30 Sep 2026 |
| 04 Linear | Linear manages issues and projects through web, mobile, Windows, macOS and API access. | 5.8 | $10 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, Windows | 14 Oct 2026 |
| 05 OpenProject | OpenProject tracks projects with automation and work-hour logs on web, Linux, API and self-hosted systems. | 5.6 | €5.95 a month | Free plan | Web, Linux, API, Self-hosted | 2 Oct 2026 |
| 06 Redmine | Redmine is open-source project management software for self-hosted web deployments across multiple projects. | 5.6 | Free plan | Free plan | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 07 Zoho BugTracker | Zoho BugTracker records, assigns and tracks bugs with reports, milestones and automation on web and mobile. | 5.6 | $3 a month, billed yearly | Free plan | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 8 Oct 2026 |
| 08 Azure Test Plans | Azure Test Plans plans, runs and tracks manual and exploratory tests with linked defects and traceability. | 5.5 | $6 a month | Free trial | Web, Windows, Mac, Linux | 15 Oct 2026 |
| 09 DoneDone | DoneDone combines a shared inbox and task management to assign requests and track completion on web and mobile. | 5.4 | $45 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 5 Oct 2026 |
| 10 Sifter | Sifter tracks bugs, ideas, questions and feature requests with search, filters, milestones and audit history. | 5.4 | $29 a month | Free trial | Android, iPhone & iPad, Web, API | 11 Oct 2026 |
Entries are presented for side-by-side comparison, with no published ranking basis. Compare the listed pricing, workflow, planning, access, time and deployment fields against your team's needs.
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Zoho Sprints
Zoho Sprints manages agile work from user stories through releases on web, mobile and API.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record6.0 Visit
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Backlog
Backlog tracks projects and issues on web, mobile, APIs and self-hosted deployments.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 Record5.9 Visit
04
Linear
Linear manages issues and projects through web, mobile, Windows, macOS and API access.
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 Record5.8 Visit
05
OpenProject
OpenProject tracks projects with automation and work-hour logs on web, Linux, API and self-hosted systems.
WebLinuxAPI+1 Record5.6 Visit
6
Redmine
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.6 Visit Redmine is open-source project management software for self-hosted web deployments across multiple projects.
7
Zoho BugTracker
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $3 a month, billed yearly Record5.6 Visit Zoho BugTracker records, assigns and tracks bugs with reports, milestones and automation on web and mobile.
8
Azure Test Plans
WebWindowsMac+4 $6 a month Record5.5 Visit Azure Test Plans plans, runs and tracks manual and exploratory tests with linked defects and traceability.
9
DoneDone
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $45 a month Record5.4 Visit DoneDone combines a shared inbox and task management to assign requests and track completion on web and mobile.
10
Sifter
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+1 $29 a month Record5.4 Visit Sifter tracks bugs, ideas, questions and feature requests with search, filters, milestones and audit history.
11
Usersnap
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+2 €49 a month Record5.4 Visit Usersnap collects customer feedback through screenshot markup and audio recordings on web, iOS, Android and browser extensions.
12
Trac
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.3 Visit Trac is a free, open-source web issue tracker and wiki for software projects, with Git and Subversion interfaces.
13
Bugsee
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb Free plan Record5.2 Visit Bugsee captures app sessions, crashes, logs and network data on Android, iOS and web.
14
Taiga
WebAPISelf-hosted €5 a month, billed yearly Record5.1 Visit Taiga manages agile projects with customizable Kanban workflows on web, API and self-hosted systems.
15
Bird Eats Bug
WebBrowser extensionSelf-hosted $50 a month Record5.0 Visit Bird Eats Bug records screens with clicks, logs and system details to create detailed bug reports.
16
Bugzilla
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit Bugzilla is free, self-hosted web software for tracking bugs, enhancements and other product changes.
17
JTrac
WebWindowsMac+2 Free plan Record5.0 Visit JTrac is an open-source Java web app for tracking bugs, action items and tasks with custom workflows.
18
MantisBT
WebWindowsMac+3 Free plan Record5.0 Visit MantisBT manages web-based bug reports on self-hosted Linux, Windows or macOS servers.
19
YouTrack
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb+3 $5.40 a month Record5.0 Visit YouTrack tracks issues and projects on web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS and Android.
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BUGtrack
Web $15 a month Record4.9 Visit BUGtrack is a hosted web app for recording software defects, business issues, tasks and projects.
21
Elementool
WebAPI $35.99 a month Record4.9 Visit Elementool provides web project management and issue tracking with custom fields, assignments and status reports.
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FogBugz
WebAPISelf-hosted — Record4.9 Visit FogBugz is issue-tracking software available on the web or self-hosted, with time tracking.
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Plane
AndroidiPhone & iPadWeb $6 a month, billed yearly Record4.9 Visit Plane manages work with board views on web, iOS and Android.
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The Bug Genie
WebLinuxAPI+1 Free plan Record4.9 Visit The Bug Genie provides open-source issue tracking with milestones, sprints, roadmaps and configurable fields.
Before you choose
Check plans and trials
Review the Free plan and Paid from fields together. A free plan can help you start without a subscription, while a published starting price shows where paid use begins.
Use the free trial field to see whether a maker offers a time-limited evaluation. Confirm current terms on the maker's pricing page before choosing.
Match the workflow
Custom workflows let a team shape issue states and handoffs. Workflow automation can reduce repeated status changes or notifications.
Compare these fields with the way your team moves work from report to completion.
Look at planning tools
Roadmaps help connect issue work with longer plans. Time tracking records effort against work items.
Check both fields if your team needs planning context or recorded work time alongside issue details.
Choose a deployment and platform
The list records web, API, self-hosted, Linux, iOS and Android availability. Select the access methods that fit your systems and devices.
Deployment is a separate comparison field. Check whether a hosted or self-hosted setup matches your operating requirements.
Review sign-on needs
Single sign-on is one of the comparison fields. If your organization uses a central identity service, check the tool's sign-on support and setup requirements.
Read the licence
Open-source status appears in the list as a separate field. If you need to read or change the code, review the licence and deployment terms before adopting a tool.
Questions
What should I compare in issue tracking software?
Compare free and paid plans, custom workflows, automation, roadmaps, time tracking, single sign-on and deployment.
Do tools on this list offer free plans or trials?
The list records whether a tool has a free plan and whether its maker offers a free trial. Check the maker's current terms before signing up.
Which platforms are covered?
Platform fields cover web, API, self-hosted, Linux, iOS and Android availability.
Can I choose a self-hosted tool?
Self-hosted deployment is a comparison field. Review the deployment entry and the maker's requirements before selecting a setup.
Are open-source options included?
Open-source status is listed as a field. Review the licence, hosting method and maintenance terms for any option you consider.
Does the list compare single sign-on?
Yes. Single sign-on is one of the comparison fields, alongside workflow, planning, time and deployment details.
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