Huly
ZenHub
| Feature | Huly | ZenHub |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing | Free / from $15/mo | From $8.33/mo |
| Free Plan | ✓ Yes | ✗ No |
| Rating | 4.1 / 5 | 4.2 / 5 |
| Best For | startups, open-source-teams, small-companies, engineering-teams | development-teams, github-users, agile-teams, open-source-projects |
| Founded | 2023 | 2014 |
| Issue Tracking | ✓ | ✗ |
| Team Planner | ✓ | ✗ |
| Virtual Office | ✓ | ✗ |
| Documents | ✓ | ✗ |
| Hr Module | ✓ | ✗ |
| Chat Collaboration | ✓ | ✗ |
| Kanban Boards | ✗ | ✓ |
| Epics | ✗ | ✓ |
| Roadmaps | ✗ | ✓ |
| Sprint Planning | ✗ | ✓ |
| Burndown Charts | ✗ | ✓ |
| Github Integration | ✗ | ✓ |
✓ Huly Pros
- Open-source with self-hosting option
- All-in-one platform reducing tool sprawl
- Fast and modern interface
- Built-in HR and recruitment features
✗ Huly Cons
- Smaller ecosystem than established tools
- Documentation still growing
- Fewer third-party integrations
✓ ZenHub Pros
- Lives inside GitHub
- No context switching
- Good sprint planning
- Roadmap feature
✗ ZenHub Cons
- GitHub only
- Limited outside development
- Expensive for large teams
The Verdict
Huly is built for startups and open source teams, with a focus on issue-tracking and team-planner. ZenHub targets development teams and github users and leads with kanban-boards and epics.
On pricing, ZenHub is the clear winner for budget-conscious users — starting at $8.33/mo compared to $15/mo for Huly. That $6.67/mo difference adds up quickly for growing teams.
Huly has a free plan, which gives it a meaningful edge for individuals and small teams exploring their options. ZenHub requires a paid subscription from day one.
This is a genuinely close comparison. If you can, sign up for both free trials (where available) and run a one-week test with your actual team tasks before deciding.