Pad vs Windshift

Comparing two open source alternatives to Jira. Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Pad

Apache-2.0

Local-first project management for developers and AI agents, with a CLI, web UI, SQLite backend, and native skills for Claude Code, Cursor, Codex, and more.

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Windshift

AGPL-3.0

Self-hosted work management platform combining task tracking, workflow automation, and team collaboration in a single deployable app.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Pad	Windshift
License	Apache-2.0	AGPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	182	235
Forks	24	29
Open Issues	6	42
Last Commit	Sep 27, 2026	Sep 25, 2026
First Released	Mar 26, 2026	Dec 15, 2025
Categories	Project Management	Project Management
Tags	#local-first #cli #ai-agents #agent-tools #mcp-server	#agile #boards #automation #email notifications

GitHub stars over time

Pad182

Windshift

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