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Head-to-head · Bug Tracking Software

YouTrack vs Redmine

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 1 check side by side
Higher score YouTrack #2 in Bug Tracking Software 9.2/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 0 of 3 features Visit YouTrack
Redmine #5 in Bug Tracking Software 8.6/10 Open source ✓ 0 of 3 features Visit Redmine

YouTrack leads on 0 checks, Redmine on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreYouTrack · 9.2/10
  • Free planonly YouTrack
  • Free trialonly YouTrack

YouTrack scores higher on our rubric for bug tracking software: 9.2 against 8.6 out of 10; our editors rank them #2 and #5.

YouTrack is the better fit for teams wanting agile bug tracking at low cost. Redmine is the better fit for teams wanting flexible self-hosted issue management.

  • YouTrack fits best

    Teams wanting agile bug tracking at low cost

  • Redmine fits best

    Teams wanting flexible self-hosted issue management

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Side by side

Feature YouTrack 9.2/10 Visit ↗ Redmine 8.6/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.2 8.6
Ranking #2 in Bug Tracking Software #5 in Bug Tracking Software
Best for Teams wanting agile bug tracking at low cost Teams wanting flexible self-hosted issue management
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free
Starting price $4.50/user/mo Open source
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted, Mobile Self-hosted
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android Web
Support Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 10 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features YouTrack 0/3 · Redmine 0/3
Sprint planning Not checked yet Not checked yet
Self-hosted option Not checked yet Not checked yet
Mobile apps Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Issue limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Bug intake Not checked yet Not checked yet
Workflow customization Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free Cloud plan supports up to 10 users and includes 30 GB storage
  • Scrum and Kanban boards pair with custom workflows and automation
  • GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Slack, and other integrations are available
  • Configurable issue types, statuses, workflows, and role-based access
  • Combines issue tracking with Gantt charts, calendars, and time reporting
  • Supports multiple projects, SCM repositories, LDAP, and a REST API
Cons
  • Paid Cloud subscriptions start at 11 users
  • Paid Cloud storage is 3 GB per user, compared with 30 GB on Cloud Free
  • Support channels listed are documentation
  • Teams must host and maintain the deployment themselves
  • Support channels are community resources and documentation
  • Workflow flexibility requires teams to configure their own system
Our verdict

For teams managing bugs alongside broader software work, YouTrack brings issue and task management together with Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs, reports, dashboards, and workflow automation. It also includes helpdesk projects that…

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Redmine is an open-source, self-hosted web application for teams managing issues alongside broader project work. Its scope includes multiple projects and subprojects, role-based permissions, configurable workflows, custom issue statuses…

Read the review →
  1. YouTrackBug Tracking Software 9.2Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. RedmineBug Tracking Software 8.6Open source

Strengths and trade-offs

  • YouTrack — where it wins

    • Free Cloud plan supports up to 10 users and includes 30 GB storage
    • Scrum and Kanban boards pair with custom workflows and automation
    • GitHub, GitLab, Jenkins, Slack, and other integrations are available

    Where it doesn't

    • Paid Cloud subscriptions start at 11 users
    • Paid Cloud storage is 3 GB per user, compared with 30 GB on Cloud Free
    • Support channels listed are documentation

  • Redmine — where it wins

    • Configurable issue types, statuses, workflows, and role-based access
    • Combines issue tracking with Gantt charts, calendars, and time reporting
    • Supports multiple projects, SCM repositories, LDAP, and a REST API

    Where it doesn't

    • Teams must host and maintain the deployment themselves
    • Support channels are community resources and documentation
    • Workflow flexibility requires teams to configure their own system
  • YouTrack9.2/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    YouTrack combines agile tracking and customizable workflows with a free tier for small teams.

    Visit YouTrackFull verdict →
  • Redmine8.6/10 · Open source

    Redmine combines configurable issue tracking with project planning and time tracking on your own hosting.

    Visit RedmineFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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