• I want to self host but I’m not sure I know how to install it. What do you recommend?

  We are happy to help with self hosted installations as part of our on premise offerings. We do strongly suggest that you sign up for a support plan in this case — due to the need to regularly update the core system to maintain system health and get the new features as they come out.If you decide to install yourself, please join our  community chat . Our community is a great resource and we are happy to help out as we can.Few readers

• What’s different about Leantime compared to the other tools out there?

  TLDR: We go beyond traditional “issue” management and connect the why & vision to the daily work and then we build features with cognitive accessibility in mind. We build for intrinsic motivation / dopamine. We simplify project management into the best practices and in digestable pieces and then we use AI to keep us engaged with the work.—– We think of project management as something that people do naturally — we can all plan a trip across state lines, organize a wedding, etc. What we don’t doFew readers

• Why Does Leantime Limit Task Assignment to One User?

  In the world of project management, simplicity often yields greater efficiency and clarity. While it may seem counterintuitive at first, limiting task assignment to a single user can significantly enhance project outcomes. This article explores the benefits of only allowing one assignee in Leantime. Assigning multiple users to a single task can create confusion regarding ownership and responsibility. It leaves people asking: who is responsible for the completion of this task? Individual team meFew readers

• How is Leantime, the open source system, licensed?

  Our  downloadable  version of  Leantime is licensed under AGPL3. The open source version includes the "Project" section and My Work Dashboard versions of Leantime. To learn more about the features available for it, be sure to visit our Github repository.Few readers

• Are there any differences between the cloud hosted project management system and the open source project management platform?

  Right now, the features of the open source system are the same as the cloud hosted Core plan. Features for the Core platform can be seen on our  pricing page . Our strategy, program management, and AI are currently unavailable in the open source space. We anticipate releasing them as paid plugins at a later date. If you are interested in those features, we do offer them as on premise features. Be sure to reach out to us at  support@leantime.io (mailto:support@leanFew readers

• Do you offer free accounts?

  Yes! We want the core principles of project management to be accessible to folks from all walks of life. For this reason, our core plan is free up to 150 To Dos and for unlimited users! Our additional features are available to try on a two week free trial at account creation. This features include program management and strategy management and will include AI once as it releases. You can also opt to self-host our open source version for free. Otherwise, our plans and features are kept intentiFew readers

• I’m interested in contributing to the open source version of Leantime. How should I get started?

  We love and value contributions from our open source community! If you’re interested in contributing, we recommend that you join our  community (Discord) chat  and that you take a look at our  developer documentation .  Our developer docs are a work in progress and so we highly suggest joining the chat for more immediate questions and support.Few readers