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Self-Hosting Leantime: Project Management for Non-PMs

Leantime is project management designed for non-project-managers. Lean methodology, simple interface, built-in strategy tools.

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What Is Leantime?


Leantime is an open-source project management system designed for non-project-managers. It incorporates lean methodology and strategic planning tools.


Features


Project Management

  • Kanban boards
  • To-do lists
  • Gantt charts
  • Milestones
  • Timesheets

    • Strategy

  • Lean canvas
  • Idea boards
  • Research boards
  • Value stream mapping
  • Goal tracking (OKRs)

    • Collaboration

  • Comments and discussions
  • File sharing
  • Mentions
  • Activity feed
  • Time tracking

    • Leantime vs Jira vs Linear


  • Leantime: Strategy + execution, non-PM friendly, self-hosted
  • Jira: Enterprise standard, complex, SaaS
  • Linear: Developer-focused, fast, SaaS

    • Why Leantime?


    Most project management tools focus on execution (tasks, sprints, boards). Leantime includes strategic planning tools that connect your work to your goals. This is valuable for startups and small teams.


    Deployment


    1. Deploy Leantime on TinyPod

    2. Create your first project

    3. Define your lean canvas

    4. Break down goals into milestones and tasks


    Resources: 1 CPU, 512 MB RAM with MySQL.


    Leantime is the right choice for small teams that need project management + strategic planning without the complexity of enterprise tools.

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