Huly
Huly is an open-source platform designed to facilitate productive teamwork by combining various functionalities into a single application. ...
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What is Huly?
Huly is an open-source all-in-one project management platform that serves as a replacement for Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion. It combines process management, project tracking, time management, and knowledge management into a single unified platform designed for developers and product teams.
Key features include a Team Planner for centralized task viewing, bidirectional GitHub synchronization for seamless issue tracking, virtual office spaces with high-quality audio/video conferencing, real-time collaborative document editing, built-in chat with DMs and group chats, and an Inbox for notifications. Huly also offers keyboard shortcuts for efficiency, time-blocking capabilities, and advanced filtering for project data.
Huly is ideal for software development teams, open-source projects, product teams, freelancers, micro-agencies, and small to large businesses looking to consolidate multiple collaboration tools into one platform. The platform is particularly suited for teams that value open-source software, need GitHub integration, want unlimited users without per-seat pricing, and prefer self-hosting options.
Huly pricing
Pricing model: Freemium
Huly offers a freemium pricing model with four tiers. The Common plan is FREE ($0/month) and includes unlimited users, unlimited Huly Objects, 10GB storage per workspace, and 10GB video/audio traffic. The Rare plan is $19.99/month for freelancers and micro-agencies, offering unlimited users, unlimited Huly Objects, 100GB storage, and 100GB video/audio traffic. The Epic plan is $99.99/month for professional creative companies and small businesses, with unlimited users, unlimited Huly Objects, 1TB storage, and 500GB video/audio traffic. The Legendary plan is $399.99/month for large multiple teams, providing unlimited users, unlimited Huly Objects, 10TB storage, and 2TB video/audio traffic. All plans include AI features marked as TBD. Self-hosting is completely free forever; cloud users pay only for consumed resources (storage, network, compute).
Huly pros
- Open-source platform with free self-hosting option
- Unlimited users on all pricing tiers, including free
- All-in-one replacement for Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion
- Bidirectional GitHub synchronization for issue tracking
- Built-in virtual office with audio/video conferencing
- Team Planner with centralized calendar view of all tasks
- Real-time collaborative document editing with version history
- No per-seat pricing – pay only for storage and bandwidth
- Keyboard shortcuts for efficient workflow
- Time-blocking features for focused productivity
- Private tasks supported with GitHub integration
- Multiple repository support for organizing projects
- Milestone migration between repositories
- Customizable virtual office spaces for departments
- Guest invite capability without leaving workspace
Huly cons
- AI features (Huly MetaBrain) still TBD/not fully released
- Cloud hosting charges apply for storage, network, and compute
- Free tier limited to 10GB storage per workspace
- Video/audio traffic capped at 10GB on free plan
- Relatively new platform with smaller community than established tools
- Self-hosting requires technical expertise to manage infrastructure
- AI pricing will be charged separately via OpenAI account
- Limited third-party integrations beyond GitHub
Frequently asked questions about Huly
What is Huly and what tools does it replace?
Huly is an open-source all-in-one project management platform that serves as a replacement for Linear, Jira, Slack, and Notion. It combines workflow management, personal scheduling, collaborative editing, and video conferencing into a single platform designed for developers and product teams.
Is Huly free to use?
Yes, Huly has a free Common plan that includes unlimited users, unlimited Huly Objects, 10GB storage per workspace, and 10GB video/audio traffic. Additionally, self-hosting Huly on your own server is completely free forever with all core features and no limitations.
Does Huly charge per user or per seat?
No, Huly does not charge per user or per seat. All pricing tiers include unlimited users. Instead, Huly charges only for storage and bandwidth consumption, making it unique in the market. A 10-person startup and a 50-person agency pay the same price.
How does GitHub integration work in Huly?
Huly offers bidirectional two-way synchronization with GitHub, allowing you to sync changes instantly between your task tracker and GitHub Issues/Projects. It supports private tasks, multiple repositories, milestone migration between repositories, progress tracking of GitHub contributions, and advanced filtering for precise project data search.
What is the Virtual Office feature?
The Virtual Office allows teams to create customized virtual office spaces for any department or event with high-quality audio and video conferencing. You can customize workplaces with your own offices and meeting rooms, collaborate efficiently with virtual conferencing, and invite guests without leaving your workspace.
Can I self-host Huly on my own server?
Yes, Huly offers self-hosting on your own server completely free. All core features are available with no limitations, making it perfect for those comfortable managing their own infrastructure. Documentation is available for setting up and maintaining a self-hosted instance.
What is Huly MetaBrain and Huly AI?
Huly MetaBrain connects every element of your workflow to build a dynamic knowledge base. Huly AI will turn this into a powerful asset—a second brain for your team. AI features include creating tasks, planning work, taking notes, and real-time collaboration. Compute resource charges will apply to upcoming AI features, with costs assured to be no higher than industry leaders like OpenAI.
What storage limits apply to each plan?
Storage charges depend on data size, excluding Huly objects but including attachments. The Common plan includes 10GB storage per workspace, Rare includes 100GB, Epic includes 1TB, and Legendary includes 10TB. Users can have unlimited Huly Objects without storage limitations, but documents, images, and videos are counted based on the plan.
How do I get support for Huly?
Huly provides multiple support channels. There is a welcoming Slack community where you can connect with the Huly team, ask questions, and meet other Huly users. You can also reach out via email at [email protected] for requests and feedback. Documentation is available at docs.huly.io for feature guides.
What collaborative document features does Huly offer?
Huly documents support live real-time collaboration, allowing remote teams to work together on a unified vision. Features include tagging users, linking to issues, assigning action items, rich text formatting, images, attachments, and code blocks. Version history tracks every edit effortlessly, so you never lose a single change.