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Best Agile Tools in 2026

Agile tools help teams plan sprints, manage backlogs, track work and time, and report progress. This list is for people comparing Agile software for a project or organization.

  1. 1

    Jira

    by Jira
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.5 Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  2. 2

    Kanban Tool

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Kanban Tool centers on visual workflows, with analytics, collaboration, and integrations for tracking work. The free plan has limits on boards, users, and attachments; paid plans start at $6/user/mo.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    Linear

    by Linear
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Linear combines product planning and issue tracking with AI features and integrations. The Free plan has explicit team and issue limits, while paid plan prices are billed yearly.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $10/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  4. 4

    OpenProject

    by OpenProject
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    OpenProject offers project planning and collaboration across classic, agile, and hybrid work, with community and paid plans.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from €5.95/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  5. 5

    P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)

    by P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)
    Free plan WebWindowsLinux
    7.1 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  6. 6

    Plane

    by Plane
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose Plane if your team wants board-based work management with automation, time tracking, and guest access.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  7. 7

    Tuleap

    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Tuleap combines planning, traceability, testing, and custom trackers in an ALM workspace, with cloud and on-premises deployment options.

    7.0 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  8. 8

    Yodiz

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3

    Yodiz combines backlog, sprint, release, and reporting tools with a free plan for small groups. Check the three-user Starter limit and the features offered by each paid tier before choosing.

    7.0 Free plan · paid from $3/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    Taiga

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Taiga combines Scrum and Kanban project tools with integrations, APIs, and an on-premise option.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from €5/mo Visit site
  10. 10

    YouTrack

    by YouTrack
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+3

    Choose YouTrack if your team wants project management with automation rules, time tracking, and guest access across web, desktop, and mobile platforms.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $4.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  11. 11

    Zoho Sprints

    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+2

    Zoho Sprints covers sprint planning, progress reporting, time tracking, and release workflows, with a free tier for small teams.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $1/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    Shortcut

    by Shortcut
    Free plan Web
    6.7 Free plan · paid from $8.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Azure Test Plans

    Free trial APIExtensionLinux+4

    Choose Azure Test Plans for traceable manual and exploratory testing, especially when your team needs reports and Azure Pipelines integration.

    6.6 Free plan · paid from $52/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Businessmap

    by Businessmap
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Businessmap brings project and portfolio work, strategic goals, planning, and workflow analysis into one platform.

    6.5 Pricing on request · 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Aha! Develop

    Free trial APIWeb

    Aha! Develop links agile delivery work with planning, integrations, and AI assistance.

    6.3 30-day trial Visit site
  16. 16

    IBM Targetprocess

    Free trial APIWeb

    Targetprocess links portfolio planning with execution, resource visibility, and business outcomes, while supporting several delivery approaches.

    6.1 Pricing on request Visit site
  17. 17

    Kendis

    by Kendis
    Free trial Self-hostedWeb

    Choose Kendis if your organization needs PI planning and dependency coordination across teams, with cloud or self-hosted deployment.

    6.0 From $14/user/mo (annual) Visit site
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    Planview AdaptiveWork

    by Planview AdaptiveWork
    Paid AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    AdaptiveWork brings portfolio planning, delivery tracking, analytics, and financial management into one product.

    5.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  19. 19

    Digital.ai Agility

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site

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Compare free plans, trial periods, paid starting prices, Agile methods, and planning features. Check supported platforms, workflow controls, reporting, and the licence if you need to host the tool or read and change its code.

Questions

Do Agile tools have free plans?

A free plan is offered by items on this list. Check its limits, included features, and the paid price before choosing.

Which Agile tools offer trials?

Trial periods listed here include 14 days for Kanban Tool and 30 days for Aha! Develop and Azure Test Plans.

What Agile features should I compare?

Compare Agile methods, sprint planning, backlog management, roadmap views, Agile reporting, custom workflows, and time tracking.

Can I run these tools on my own server?

Self-hosted is one of the platforms represented on this list. Check the individual tool's platform details and licence terms.

What platforms do Agile tools support?

Platforms represented include web, API, Android, iOS, self-hosted, and Linux. Confirm support for your intended setup.

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