Like most developers, I have a set of tools I use every day. Most of them work great, and I don't switch tools just because there's a new one.

That said, over the past few months I've been trying more open-source alternatives. Not because I wanted to replace everything, but because I was curious about what the community has been building.

Some of these are self-hostable. Some are easier to customize. Others are just enjoyable to use.

These aren't guaranteed replacements for everyone. They're just a few open-source projects that I've genuinely enjoyed using and they are worth trying as they give you a fresh perspective on what community has been building.

1. Jira → Plane