Leantime
Open source project management built for neurodiversity
About Leantime
Leantime is an open source project management system designed specifically for non-project managers, with features built for people with ADHD, autism, and dyslexia. It combines strategic planning, task management, time tracking, and team collaboration in a single platform that emphasizes cognitive accessibility.
Pros & Cons
Pros
- Open source with self-hosting option for full data control
- Unique focus on cognitive accessibility for neurodivergent users
- Affordable pricing compared to competitors like Jira and Asana
- Combines project management, time tracking, and whiteboards in one tool
- Clean, simple UI that avoids overwhelming new users
Cons
- Workflow organization can be confusing — projects sometimes feel like tasks
- Limited admin and team management features for larger organizations
- Learning curve to understand how all features connect together
- Smaller community and fewer integrations than established competitors
Key Features
Kanban & List Views
Manage tasks with flexible Kanban boards, table views, and list views to match your workflow preference
Gantt Charts & Milestones
Bundle tasks into milestones and visualize project timelines on interactive Gantt charts
Cognitive Accessibility
Interface and workflows designed for ADHD, dyslexia, and autism with contextual reminders and distraction management
Time Tracking & Timesheets
Track time on tasks from your dashboard, in projects, or via dedicated timesheet views with reporting
Whiteboards & Mind Maps
Built-in whiteboards for creating mind maps, wireframes, and visual project planning
Sprint Management
Run Agile sprints with burndown charts, sprint planning, and velocity tracking
Client Portal
Give clients special access to projects for gathering requirements and providing feedback
Document Management
Embed Google or Microsoft documents or create your own to centralize project knowledge
Reports & Analytics
Track project health with burndown charts, time reports, and productivity metrics
Pricing
- Unlimited users
- Core project management
- Self-hosted installation
- Community support
- Cloud hosted
- All core features
- Email support
- Automatic updates
- Everything in Essentials
- Priority support
- Advanced reporting
- Custom fields
- Everything in Premium
- White labeling
- Custom plugins
- Dedicated support
Best For
Small Team Project Management
Ideal for small teams that need affordable project tracking with Kanban boards, timelines, and time tracking without the complexity of enterprise tools
Neurodivergent-Friendly Workplaces
Organizations looking to support team members with ADHD, dyslexia, or autism with project management tools designed around cognitive accessibility
Self-Hosted Project Tracking
Teams that need full control over their data can self-host Leantime on their own infrastructure at no cost
Agile Development Teams
Software teams running sprints who want burndown charts, sprint planning, and velocity tracking in an open source tool
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