Issue Tracking Without the Per-Seat Tax
Modelithe is the issue tracking tool with flat-rate pricing and unlimited users. Pay for what your team accomplishes, not for how many people access the tool.
The hidden cost of per-seat issue tracking
Per-seat pricing creates a tax on team coordination. Every new hire, every contractor, every stakeholder who needs visibility into what the team is working on — each one triggers a licensing decision. Teams that should be focused on shipping software end up asking questions like:
- Does this product manager really need write access, or can they read the weekly status email?
- Can we give the designer a viewer seat to save money?
- Should we remove the contractor from the system now that the engagement is winding down, or wait until next billing cycle?
These are not questions a healthy engineering organisation should be asking. They’re a symptom of a pricing model that penalises growth and collaboration.
As we write in Modelithe doesn’t charge per seat — and that’s a feature: the moment your vendor’s revenue model depends on your headcount, their incentives diverge from yours.
How Modelithe approaches issue tracking
Goals first, tasks second
Most issue trackers are flat lists of work items. Modelithe structures work differently: every Task belongs to a Goal, and Goals belong to Projects. This hierarchy isn’t bureaucracy — it’s the answer to the question that every team needs to be able to answer at any moment: “are we on track?”
When a task is closed, it doesn’t just disappear from a backlog. It advances a Goal. The team can see, without a status meeting, whether the Goal is still achievable in the current iteration. Read more in Look past the current sprint.
Workflow stages that match how software actually gets built
Software isn’t done when a developer marks something complete. It’s done when it’s been reviewed and tested. Modelithe’s workflow includes dedicated Review and Test stages — not as optional custom fields, but as first-class workflow states. The Founders Edition ships with this out of the box.
Kanban and Scrum without the configuration overhead
Modelithe supports Kanban-style continuous flow and Scrum-style iteration planning. The Epic Sprint View shows how the current sprint maps to the larger Goal. The Epic Gantt chart shows long-term delivery timelines. Neither requires a plugin, an administrator, or a consultant to configure. Read more about why “good enough” tools have hidden costs.
Git-native
Modelithe connects to GitHub, Bitbucket, and Gitea. Commits link to Tasks automatically. Teams don’t need to copy ticket numbers into commit messages or maintain a separate integration layer.
Works across devices
Native apps for Android, iOS, Linux, macOS, and Windows. Tasks updated on mobile are visible on desktop immediately. No polling, no manual sync.
Why teams switch from per-seat trackers
The pattern we hear most often: a team starts with a per-seat tool at 5 people, it’s affordable, and it works. Then the team grows. At 10 people, the bill is noticeable. At 15, someone proposes reducing access for non-developers to save money. At 20, the tool has become a source of friction rather than a productivity asset.
The moment a tool starts influencing who gets access based on cost, it’s working against the team. Why software teams outgrow their tools explores this pattern in more detail.
Modelithe plans
| Edition | Price | Users | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| Personal | Free | 1 | Individual tracking, personal projects |
| Founders Edition | Flat monthly | Unlimited | Single team, up to ~15 people, 90-day trial |
| Accelerator Edition | Flat monthly | Unlimited | Multiple teams, cross-team dependencies, WorkPackages |
Free for open-source projects. See full pricing details.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between the Founders Edition and the Accelerator Edition?
The Founders Edition is designed for a single cohesive team — typically up to about 15 people. It includes unlimited users, sprint support, Kanban, Git integrations, and full data export. The Accelerator Edition adds WorkPackages (for cross-team delivery coordination), dependency management, and the advanced Iteration Planner — features that only make sense once you’re running more than one team.
Does Modelithe have a free tier?
The Personal Edition is free and supports one user. It includes Kanban, Goals, Epics, and Labels, plus native apps on all platforms. It’s designed for individual contributors, freelancers, and anyone who wants to track personal projects.
Can we migrate our existing backlog from another tool?
Modelithe supports data import. The 90-day trial gives you time to migrate at your own pace and validate the fit before committing.
Is there a limit on the number of projects or goals?
No. The Founders Edition has no limit on Projects, Goals, or Tasks.
Issue tracking with flat pricing
90-day free trial. Unlimited users. No per-seat fees. No credit card required to join.