Asana
Web and mobile work management platform to organize and track team projects and tasks
Plane
Open-source project management without the tool chaos
Track issues, run cycles, and manage product roadmaps with a modern, self-hostable alternative to Jira, Linear, and Asana.
Overview
Modern Project Management for All Teams
Plane is an open-source project management platform designed to help teams track issues, run cycles (sprints), and manage product roadmaps without the overhead of complex tooling. Built with TypeScript, Python, and React, it offers a clean, intuitive interface that prioritizes usability over feature bloat.
Flexible Deployment Options
Teams can choose between Plane Cloud for instant setup or self-host via Docker and Kubernetes for complete data control. Instance administrators gain access to God mode for granular configuration, making it suitable for organizations with strict compliance requirements.
Comprehensive Feature Set
Plane delivers robust issue management with a rich text editor, file uploads, and sub-properties. Cycles provide burn-down charts and progress tracking, while Modules break complex projects into manageable components. Custom Views let teams filter and save personalized workflows, and Pages offer AI-powered documentation with seamless conversion to actionable tasks. Real-time Analytics provide visibility across all project data, helping teams identify blockers and maintain momentum.
Whether you're a startup seeking agility or an enterprise requiring self-hosted infrastructure, Plane balances power with simplicity.
Highlights
Issues with rich text editing, file uploads, and sub-properties for granular task management
Cycles with burn-down charts to track sprint progress and team velocity
Custom Views and filters that save and share personalized workflows across teams
Real-time Analytics dashboard for insights, trend visualization, and blocker identification
Pros
- Self-hosting options via Docker and Kubernetes for full data sovereignty
- Clean, modern interface that reduces learning curve compared to legacy tools
- AI-powered Pages for documentation that converts notes into actionable tasks
- Active community with transparent development on GitHub and Discord
Considerations
- Drive feature for file sharing is still in development
- Smaller ecosystem of integrations compared to established commercial platforms
- Self-hosted deployments require infrastructure management and maintenance
- AGPL-3.0 license may require legal review for some commercial use cases
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Fit guide
Great for
- Engineering teams seeking a Jira or Linear alternative with modern UX
- Organizations requiring self-hosted project management for compliance or data residency
- Startups wanting powerful project tracking without enterprise software costs
- Teams that value open-source transparency and community-driven development
Not ideal when
- Organizations needing extensive third-party integrations out of the box
- Teams requiring advanced file management capabilities immediately (Drive pending)
- Non-technical teams unable to manage self-hosted infrastructure
- Enterprises with strict requirements for proprietary, closed-source software
How teams use it
Agile Software Development
Engineering teams run two-week cycles with burn-down charts, track issues with sub-tasks, and maintain product roadmaps in Modules while keeping velocity visible through real-time analytics.
Product Roadmap Planning
Product managers organize features into Modules, document requirements in Pages with AI assistance, and share custom Views with stakeholders to align on priorities and timelines.
Regulated Industry Compliance
Healthcare or financial services teams self-host Plane on private infrastructure, ensuring sensitive project data never leaves their network while maintaining full audit trails.
Cross-Functional Collaboration
Marketing, design, and engineering teams use shared Views to track campaign launches, filter issues by department, and convert meeting notes in Pages into actionable tasks with clear ownership.
Tech snapshot
TypeScript74%
Python21%
HTML3%
CSS1%
Shell1%
JavaScript1%
Frequently asked questions
Can I migrate existing projects from Jira or Linear to Plane?
Plane supports issue import workflows, though specific migration tooling depends on your source platform. Check the documentation or community Discord for current migration guides and scripts.
What's the difference between Cycles and Modules?
Cycles are time-boxed iterations (like sprints) with burn-down tracking for maintaining momentum. Modules are feature-based groupings that organize complex projects into manageable components, independent of time constraints.
Does self-hosting require a database and Redis?
Yes, Plane's architecture uses PostgreSQL for data storage and Redis for caching. The Docker and Kubernetes deployment guides include configuration for both dependencies.
What AI capabilities are available in Pages?
Pages include AI-powered features for documentation, though specific capabilities (summarization, generation, etc.) should be verified in the current release documentation as AI features continue to evolve.
Is Plane Cloud free, and what are the limitations?
Plane Cloud offers a free tier for teams to get started quickly. For specific usage limits, pricing tiers, and feature availability, visit plane.so for current Cloud plan details.
Project at a glance
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LicenseAGPL-3.0
Repo age3 years old
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