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Best Scrum Software in 2026

Scrum software helps teams plan sprints, manage product backlogs, track work on Scrum boards and review sprint reports. This list is for people comparing hosted, API, desktop and self-hosted options on a budget.

  1. 1

    Hygger

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Hygger brings board-based project work, Scrum reporting, prioritization, and roadmaps together with mobile access and integrations.

    7.4 From $7/user/mo (annual) Visit site
  2. 2

    Jira

    by Jira
    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+4
    7.3 Free plan · paid from $7.91/user/mo · 7-day trial Visit site
  3. 3

    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
  4. 4

    P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)

    by P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)
    Free plan WebWindowsLinux
    7.1 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    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
  6. 6

    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
  7. 7

    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
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    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
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    Orangescrum

    by Orangescrum
    Free plan Web

    Orangescrum offers a small free workspace and monthly paid tiers with larger project and storage allowances.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $26/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  10. 10

    Automic Continuous Delivery Automation

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
    6.6 Pricing on request Visit site
  11. 11

    Shortcut

    by Shortcut
    Free plan Web
    6.6 Free plan · paid from $8.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  12. 12

    Axosoft

    Free trial APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    Axosoft combines agile planning with support and documentation features, plus installed and hosted deployment choices.

    6.5 From $250/user Visit site
  13. 13

    Azure Boards

    by Microsoft
    Free plan WebOn_premise
    6.5 Free plan · paid from $6/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Aha! Develop

    Free trial APIWeb

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

    6.3 30-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    DoneTonic

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.3 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Visit site
  16. 16

    ScrumDesk

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneWeb
    6.0 Free plan · paid from $9/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    Scrumwise

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Scrumwise provides focused Scrum planning, progress views, and time tracking across many platforms. Buyers should note the limited built-in integrations and per-user paid pricing after the trial.

    6.0 30-day trial Visit site
  18. 18

    Flying Donut

    Free plan Web
    5.9 Free plan · paid from $5/mo Visit site
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    Digital.ai Agility

    Paid Web
    4.8 Pricing on request Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare the free plan, paid starting price, trial terms and number of free-plan users. Check support for sprint planning, backlogs, reports, boards, integrations and your required platform. If you need to read or change code, check the licence terms.

Questions

Do Scrum tools on this list have free plans?

A free plan is offered by items in this list. Check the user allowance and included Scrum features before choosing.

Can I try a Scrum tool before paying?

A free trial is offered by items in this list. Trial length and terms differ, so review the listing before starting.

What Scrum features should I compare?

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Which platforms are covered?

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If reading or changing code matters, check the tool's licence terms and whether its self-hosted option fits your setup.

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