Plane — Project Management Without the Chaos
Features
| Feature | Description |
|---|---|
| Work Items | Rich text editor, file uploads, custom fields |
| Cycles | Sprint tracking with burn-down charts |
| Modules | Break projects into manageable components |
| Views | Custom filters for relevant issues |
| Pages | AI-powered documentation and notes |
| Analytics | Real-time insights and trend visualization |
| Roadmaps | Plan and communicate product direction |
Tech Stack
- Frontend: React, TypeScript
- Backend: Django, Python
- Database: PostgreSQL
- Deployment: Docker, Kubernetes
Self-Hosting
git clone https://github.com/makeplane/plane.git
cd plane
docker compose up -d
# Open http://localhostWhy Plane Over Jira
- Free self-hosting — no per-user licensing
- Modern UI — clean, fast, intuitive interface
- AI pages — AI-assisted documentation
- Open source — full code access and customization
- Quick setup — Docker compose in minutes
FAQ
Q: What is Plane? A: An open-source project management tool (Jira/Linear alternative) with issues, sprints, modules, AI pages, and analytics. 47,500+ GitHub stars.
Q: Is Plane free? A: Yes, the cloud version at app.plane.so has a free tier. Self-hosting is free under AGPL-3.0.
Q: Can Plane replace Jira? A: For most development teams, yes. Plane provides issues, sprints, roadmaps, and analytics with a much simpler setup and no per-seat costs.