Lunicle
Lunicle: A focused self-hosted tracker for teams that want boards, issue history and sprint planning. Ranked #26 of 26 in Bug Tracking Software by our editors (6.5/10); pricing: Open source; best for small teams seeking a basic self-hosted issue tracker.
At a glance
- Editor score6.5 / 10
- PricingOpen source
- Best forSmall teams seeking a basic self-hosted issue tracker
- Paid fromFree
- Bug intakeManual
- Facts checked24 Sep 2026
Where it wins
- Configurable boards and project-specific issue statuses
- Sprints, epics, issue links and version tracking support planning
- Built-in MCP server lets AI agents access issues with account permissions
Where it doesn't
- Issue intake is manual rather than automated
- No mobile apps; teams need to use the web interface
- The vendor describes the product as young and in active development
Our verdict on Lunicle
Lunicle is a web-based, open-source issue tracker for organizations that want to run and manage their own instance. Its project boards organize issues by configurable status columns, while issue records hold comments, attachments, assignees, labels, components and change history. Sprints, epics and parent-child links give small teams core planning structure without requiring a hosted multi-tenant service. It suits teams comfortable operating their own software and looking for a focused tracker; organizations that want a vendor-hosted service or mobile apps should look elsewhere.
Planning and workflow customization are the product’s strongest areas. Teams can define project-specific statuses, priorities and resolutions, track planned and fixed versions, and use sprints and epics to group work. In-app notifications are included, with email notifications optional. Analytics cover issues created and closed, a narrow view of project activity rather than a broader reporting suite. Issue intake is manual, so teams seeking automated bug capture should consider a tool with intake integrations. The built-in MCP server enables AI agents to work with issues under the connected account’s permissions; this is useful for teams adopting agent workflows, but does not replace the tracker’s basic issue and planning model.
Lunicle’s ecosystem includes GitHub, Google sign-in, Resend, SMTP, Google Cloud Firestore and Cloud Storage. Those integrations relate to source hosting, authentication, email and infrastructure, but the listed set is limited, so teams should check whether it fits their existing stack before committing. The vendor describes Lunicle as young and in active development, a relevant consideration for organizations that need mature support or reliability signals. Self-hosting and open-source availability make it a fit for small teams willing to manage their own deployment; teams needing a hosted service, mobile apps or more established product signals should compare alternatives.
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Lunicle pricing
Lunicle fact sheet
| Free plan | Not verified |
|---|---|
| Paid from | Free |
| Issue limit | Not verified |
| Bug intake | Manual |
| Workflow customization | Custom |
| Sprint planning | Yes |
| Self-hosted option | Yes |
| Mobile apps | No |
| Deployment | Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market (editorial estimate) |
| Integrations | 6 integrations: GitHub, Google sign-in, Resend, SMTP, Google Cloud Firestore, Cloud Storage |
| Pricing | Open source |
| Website | lunicle.dev |
| Facts checked | 24 Sep 2026 |
Lunicle integrations
Lunicle lists 6 integrations on its own site.
- GitHub
- Google sign-in
- Resend
- SMTP
- Google Cloud Firestore
- Cloud Storage
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