Project Management
6 European alternatives
Plan, track, and collaborate without sending your business data to US servers. These European-built and open-source project management tools offer Kanban boards, Scrum sprints, Gantt charts, and time tracking — all GDPR-compliant and many fully self-hostable.
OpenProject
Open-source project management with Gantt charts, Scrum, and time tracking.
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MeisterTask
🇩🇪Intuitive Kanban task management with automation and time tracking. GDPR-compliant.
Taiga
🇪🇸Agile project management for cross-functional teams. Kanban and Scrum.
Leantime
🇩🇪Strategic project management for non-project managers. Lean methodology.
Nozbe
🇵🇱Polish project and task management tool. Simple, async-first, GDPR-compliant. Built for small teams and individuals.
Vikunja
🇩🇪Open-source to-do and project management. Self-hosted, Kanban boards.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the best European alternative to Jira or Asana?
Taiga (Spain) and OpenProject (Germany) are the top-rated European project management tools on swapto.eu. Both are open-source, GDPR-compliant, and self-hostable. GitLab also offers built-in issue tracking for development teams.
Can European project management tools be self-hosted?
Yes. Taiga, OpenProject, and Plane are all available as self-hosted deployments, giving teams complete control over their project data and access.
Are European project management tools GDPR-compliant?
Yes — all tools listed in this category operate under EU jurisdiction or are fully self-hostable, ensuring GDPR compliance. Many sign DPAs and publish detailed privacy policies covering data residency.