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Plane

Open-source project management tool built for modern software teams

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Overview

Plane is an open-source project management tool that brings the polish of Linear to the self-hosted world. It covers issue tracking, sprint planning, wikis, and roadmaps — everything a software team needs without the Jira tax.

With built-in importers for Jira, Asana, Linear, ClickUp, and Monday, migration is straightforward.

Key Features

  • Issues & Sub-issues — Full issue tracking with labels, priorities, estimates
  • Cycles — Sprint-like iterations with burndown charts
  • Modules — Group related issues into feature sets
  • Pages — Wiki-style documentation with real-time collaboration
  • Views — Custom filtered views with saved configurations
  • Built-in Importers — One-click migration from Jira, Asana, Linear, ClickUp, Monday

Pricing: Jira vs Self-Hosted

Users Jira Standard Plane (self-hosted) Savings
10 users $79/mo $10/mo (VPS) $69/mo
25 users $179/mo $20/mo (VPS) $159/mo
50 users $358/mo $30/mo (VPS) $328/mo
100 users $716/mo $50/mo (VPS) $666/mo

Pros

  • + Beautiful, Linear-like interface
  • + Built-in importers for Jira, Asana, Linear, ClickUp, Monday
  • + Cycles (sprints) and Modules for project organization
  • + Pages with real-time collaboration
  • + Active community with rapid development

Cons

  • - Self-hosted version lacks some pro features
  • - Docker deployment requires 8GB+ RAM
  • - Mobile app is still basic
  • - Time tracking is limited

Deployment Options for Plane

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Docker

Self-host with Docker Compose

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Coolify

One-click via Coolify panel

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Elestio

Managed hosting from $9/mo

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PikaPods

Simple managed hosting

Need help deploying Plane? We offer turnkey deployment and migration services. Learn more at upready.dev →

Frequently Asked Questions

Can Plane replace Jira?
For most software teams, yes. Plane covers issues, sprints, roadmaps, and documentation. Enterprise features like advanced permissions and audit logs are available in the Pro plan.
How do I migrate from Jira?
Plane has a built-in Jira importer. Go to Settings → Imports → Jira, enter your Atlassian credentials, and select projects to import. Issues, statuses, and labels are mapped automatically.
Is the self-hosted version feature-complete?
The Community Edition covers core project management. Pro features (advanced analytics, custom workflows, priority support) require a license.
What are the system requirements?
Recommended: 4 vCPUs, 8GB RAM, 50GB storage. Uses Docker Compose with PostgreSQL, Redis, and MinIO.

Our Verdict

Plane is the best open-source Jira alternative in 2026. It combines Linear's design sensibility with comprehensive project management features. The built-in importers make migration painless.

Best for: Software teams who want a modern Jira alternative with beautiful UI and full data ownership

Compare Plane

Jira vs Plane

Plane wins on UX, modern design, and cost. Jira wins on ecosystem depth, reporting, and enterprise features. For software teams tired of Jira's complexity, Plane is a breath of fresh air.