Plane

Self-Hosted

Open-source project management tool for modern software teams

Overview

Plane is an open-source project management platform tailored for software development teams. It combines issue tracking, sprint planning, roadmaps, and documentation in one unified interface. Easy to self-host via Docker or Kubernetes, it gives teams full control over their data and infrastructure. Features include customizable workflows, real-time collaboration, priority management, and integrations with GitHub/GitLab. Designed as an alternative to Jira or Linear, it supports flexible project views and helps teams streamline development processes without vendor lock-in.

Self-Hosting Resources

Find Official Image on Docker Hub View Source & Docs

Below is a reference structure for docker-compose.yml. ⚠️ Do NOT run blindly. Replace placeholders with official values.

docker-compose.template.yml TEMPLATE


version: '3'
services:
  plane:
    image: <OFFICIAL_IMAGE_NAME>:latest
    container_name: plane
    ports:
      - "8080:<APP_INTERNAL_PORT>"
    volumes:
      - ./data:/app/data
    restart: unless-stopped

Key Features

Unified issue tracking & sprint planning
Customizable workflows & roadmaps
Self-hostable via Docker/Kubernetes

Frequently Asked Questions

? Is Plane hard to install?

Plane is easy to install using Docker Compose for small teams or Kubernetes for scalable deployments. Official docs provide step-by-step guides, so users with basic DevOps knowledge can get it running quickly.

? Is Plane a good alternative to Jira or Linear?

Yes! It offers core features like issue tracking and roadmaps similar to Jira, plus a clean UI like Linear. Its open-source and self-hostable nature makes it ideal for teams avoiding vendor lock-in.

? Is Plane completely free?

Yes. Plane is open-source under the Apache 2.0 license, so you can use, modify, and self-host it at no cost. There are no paid tiers for the self-hosted version.

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Tool Info

Pricing Open Source

Category Software Development - Project Management

Platform Self-Hosted

Pros

⊕ Full data control with self-hosting
⊕ No subscription fees (open-source)
⊕ Clean UI & flexible project views

Cons

⊖ Requires server setup for self-hosting
⊖ Limited integrations compared to enterprise tools
⊖ Steeper learning curve for advanced workflows