Plane — Open-Source AI Project Management

What it is

Plane is an open-source project management platform that serves as an alternative to Jira and Linear. It includes issues, sprints, modules, roadmaps, and real-time analytics, all enhanced with AI-powered pages for documentation. The platform is self-hostable via Docker under the AGPL-3.0 license, or you can use the hosted version at app.plane.so.

This tool targets engineering teams and project managers who want a modern issue tracker without vendor lock-in or per-seat pricing. Teams that value data ownership and customization benefit most from Plane's self-hosted option.

How it saves time or tokens

Plane's AI-powered pages reduce the time spent writing project documentation. Instead of drafting specs and updates manually, teams can use AI assistance within the editor. The integrated sprint and module views eliminate switching between multiple tools for planning, tracking, and retrospectives.

How to use

1. Sign up at app.plane.so for the hosted version, or self-host via Docker
2. Create a workspace and invite your team
3. Set up projects with issues, sprints, and modules to start tracking work

Example

# Self-host Plane with Docker
git clone https://github.com/makeplane/plane.git
cd plane
docker compose up -d

# Access Plane at http://localhost:80
# Create workspace -> Create project -> Add issues
# Use AI pages: click 'New Page' -> AI assistant drafts content

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Common pitfalls

• Self-hosted Plane requires PostgreSQL and Redis; ensure your server has at least 4GB RAM for smooth operation
• The AGPL-3.0 license requires sharing modifications if you distribute the software; review license implications for your use case
• Migration from Jira or Linear is manual; there is no automated import tool as of early 2026