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Plane
StableSpecs verified October 7, 2026 · against v1.8.3
Overview
Self-hosted project management for tasks, sprints, docs, and team workflows.
Plane is a self-hosted project management platform for teams looking beyond Jira, Linear, Monday, or ClickUp and wanting their project data inside infrastructure they control.
Why people choose Plane
The practical search intent is private project management, not Git hosting. Plane brings work items, cycles and sprints, modules, views, pages, intake, and team administration into one workspace while offering Docker and Kubernetes deployment paths.
What is included
The official product and developer docs cover projects, work items, cycles, modules, views, pages and knowledge management, public sharing, notifications, integrations, authentication options, and AI features. The exact feature set depends on the edition and deployment model, so self-hosted buyers should check current licensing and edition documentation.
Requirements and tradeoffs
Plane is a multi-service application rather than a tiny single-container tool. Current self-hosting architecture documentation lists PostgreSQL 15.7+ or 16.x, Redis or Valkey, RabbitMQ, and S3-compatible storage such as MinIO for the full service topology; OpenSearch is optional for enhanced search. The self-hosted product page lists a minimum of 4 CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, and 50 GB storage. Backups, upgrades, SMTP, authentication, and external integrations remain operator responsibilities.
Best fit
Choose Plane when a team wants a modern project-management workspace with self-hosting, private infrastructure, or air-gapped requirements. A simpler kanban app may be easier for a small personal board, while teams needing a full code forge should compare Plane with GitLab, Gitea, or Forgejo.
Interface previews
Screenshots of the Plane interface.
Feature support
| Feature | Support |
|---|---|
| Projects and work itemsPlane documents projects and work items as core objects for planning and tracking work. | Supported |
| Cycles and sprintsThe official product and repository describe cycles or sprints for time-boxed planning. | Supported |
| Modules and viewsPlane supports organizing work into modules and presenting it through configurable views. | Supported |
| Pages and knowledge managementPlane includes pages and knowledge-management workflows alongside project tracking. | Supported |
| Public sharingThe self-hosted architecture docs identify Space as the service for publishing projects, views, and pages publicly. | Supported |
| SSO, OAuth, and LDAP optionsThe self-hosting docs list SSO, OAuth, LDAP, and other authentication options; availability can depend on edition and configuration. | Partial support |
| Docker and Kubernetes deploymentOfficial self-hosting docs cover Docker Compose and Kubernetes deployment methods. | Supported |
| AI featuresPlane markets AI assistance and self-hosted model support, but capabilities and licensing should be checked against the current edition documentation. | Partial support |
Community signals
- Stars
- 60.7k
- Forks
- 6k
- Open issues
- 1.1k
- Last commit
- 2d ago
- Latest release
- v1.4.2
- Repo created
- Nov 2022
Includes open pull requests
2mo ago
Refreshed nightly from the GitHub API.
Questions
What is Plane used for?
Plane is used to manage projects, work items, cycles, sprints, pages, views, and team workflows in a self-hosted workspace.
Is Plane a self-hosted Jira or Linear alternative?
Yes. Plane is positioned as self-hosted project-management software and can cover Jira- or Linear-style planning workflows, but teams should compare automation, integrations, reporting, and edition limits for their needs.
Can Plane be self-hosted with Docker?
Yes. The official self-hosting documentation covers Docker Compose deployment, and Kubernetes deployment is also documented.
What does Plane need to run?
The current architecture documentation lists PostgreSQL, Redis or Valkey, RabbitMQ, and S3-compatible storage for the full service topology. The self-hosted product page lists 4 CPU cores, 8 GB RAM, and 50 GB storage as minimum infrastructure guidance.
Is Plane free and open source?
Plane publishes source code under AGPL-3.0, while its self-hosted product pages also describe commercial editions and licensing. Check the current edition and license terms before deployment.
Does Plane replace GitHub or GitLab?
Not directly. Plane focuses on project and knowledge management; it is not a complete Git hosting and CI/CD forge. Use it alongside a code host or compare a broader platform if repository workflows are central.
Who should choose Plane?
Plane fits teams that want modern project management with control over data location, deployment, and integrations. A smaller kanban tool is a better fit for a simple personal board.
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