Side by side
Redmine vs Trac
Both stand on project management tools. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Redmine offers configurable project and issue management alongside collaboration, time reporting and repository browsing. Its self-hosted model and Ruby requirement are important considerations for choosing it.
Visit Redmine Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3
Trac combines project documentation and issue tracking with version-control links, timelines, and a roadmap. Its self-hosted deployment and administrator-dependent permissions are important setup considerations.
Visit TracThe facts
| Redmine | Trac | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Yes | Yes |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 2 | 1 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | redmine.org | trac.edgewall.org |
| On project management tools | #1 of 196 | #2 of 196 |
Redmine: what it does well
- One instance can manage multiple projects.
- Project roles and visibility can be set per project.
- Time entries can be reported in several ways.
- Repository browser supports five listed systems.
- Open source under GNU GPL v2.
What to know first
- Requires Ruby and does not support JRuby.
- Self-hosting requires users to run the application.
- Older branches have narrower support or are unsupported.
Trac: what it does well
- Free, open-source project software.
- Links bugs, tasks, changesets, files, and wiki pages.
- Timeline and roadmap show project events and milestones.
- Interfaces with Subversion and Git.
- Supports custom workflows and automation.
What to know first
- Self-hosted deployment requires a web application setup.
- Wiki editing may depend on administrator policy.
- Time tracking is not available.