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plane

Open-source project management and issue tracking platform as an alternative to Jira and Linear.

  • Team management
  • Product
  • Web
  • Browser
  • Self-hostable
  • Runs locally
  • Docker supported
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Popularity
58.9k Stars
GitHub stars
Recent activity
9/4/2026
Updated in the last 30 days
License
AGPL-3.0
Strong copyleft

Why it matters

We look beyond stars: what problem it solves, whether it creates real utility, and what makes its approach worth noticing.

Last 90 days

Problem

Addresses the challenges of bloated project management workflows and the lack of self-hosted, open-source alternatives to proprietary platforms like Jira and Linear.

Practical value

Offers a comprehensive feature set including task tracking, cycles, modules, custom views, collaborative pages, and analytics, with flexible deployment options via Docker and Kubernetes.

Innovation / differentiation

Combines a modern, Linear-like user interface with the flexibility of open-source self-hosting, while integrating AI-assisted collaborative pages to differentiate from traditional open-source PM tools.

Leverage potential

Licensed under AGPL-3.0 with an active community and detailed deployment guides, enabling organizations to customize, integrate, or self-host for strict data compliance.

Why now

Aligns with the growing demand for data sovereignty and cost optimization, as organizations seek high-quality, self-hosted alternatives to expensive proprietary SaaS.

Community activity

In the last 90 days there were 174 new issues and 362 pull requests; the bounded issue/PR samples include 80 issue authors and 47 PR contributors, with at least 8 releases.

Maintainer responsiveness

The 100-issue window sample had a 15% close rate, and the 100-pull-request sample had a 49% merge rate. Maintainer-response observations covered 38% of that issue sample, with a 0% response rate and median first response of not enough data.

47 contributors in PR sampleAt least 8 releasesIssue response rate 0% · sample 38 (38% coverage)PR merge rate 49% · 100 sampled in window

Key highlights

  • Work Items: Create and manage tasks with a rich text editor, sub-properties, and issue relations.
  • Cycles: Plan sprints and track team momentum with burn-down charts and progress indicators.
  • Modules: Break down complex projects into smaller, manageable phases or components.

Quick start

How it is installed, how hard it is, and where to start.

Where it runs

To be confirmed

Difficulty

To be confirmed

Docker supportedSelf-hostableRuns locally
  1. 01Choose your deployment method. Sign up for Plane Cloud for instant access, or prepare your local server environment for self-hosting.
  2. 02For self-hosting, use Docker to set up the instance. First, retrieve the official deployment scripts or configuration files.
  3. 03Run the Docker containers to start the Plane services.
  4. 04Access the web interface and configure the admin account. Open the designated IP or domain in your browser to complete the initial setup.
  5. 05Create your first project and invite team members to collaborate.

Best for

  • Teams that want data on their own servers
  • Developers who want to try it on their machine
  • People who prefer Docker deploys

More about it

Plane is an open-source project management platform built for modern teams. It offers a streamlined experience for tracking issues, running cycles, and managing product roadmaps without the administrative overhead of traditional tools. Users can get started instantly on Plane Cloud or deploy it on their own infrastructure using Docker or Kubernetes for complete data control.

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  • capability tags

    Verified

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • editor note

    Verified

    {"en":"Plane fills a crucial gap in the open-source ecosystem for modern project management. It combines the clean aesthetics of Linear with the robust tracking capabilities of Jira. With first-class support for Docker and Kubernetes self-hosting, it is an excellent option for teams requiring full data ownership.","zh":"Plane 填补了开源领域中现代化项目管理工具的空白。它的界面设计非常现代化，吸收了 Linear 的简洁与 Jira 的功能性。支持 Docker 和 Kubernetes 部署，让对数据隐私有高要求的团队能够完全掌控自己的数据。内置的 Pages 和 Analytics 功能也让文档协作与进度可视化变得更加直观。"}

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • how to use

    Verified

    {"steps":[{"en":"Choose your deployment method. Sign up for Plane Cloud for instant access, or prepare your local server environment for self-hosting.","zh":"选择部署方式。您可以注册 Plane Cloud 快速开始，或者准备好本地服务器环境进行自托管部署。"},{"en":"For self-hosting, use Docker to set up the instance. First, retrieve the official deployment scripts or configuration files.","zh":"如果选择自托管，可以使用 Docker 进行部署。首先获取官方的部署脚本或配置文件。"},{"en":"Run the Docker containers to start the Plane services.","zh":"运行 Docker 容器启动 Plane 服务。"},{"en":"Access the web interface and configure the admin account. Open the designated IP or domain in your browser to complete the initial setup.","zh":"访问浏览器并配置管理员账号。在浏览器中打开对应的 IP 或域名，进入后台完成初始设置。"},{"en":"Create your first project and invite team members to collaborate.","zh":"创建您的第一个项目，并邀请团队成员加入协作。"}],"installAt":"unknown","difficulty":"unknown"}

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • intro

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    {"en":"Plane is an open-source project management platform built for modern teams. It offers a streamlined experience for tracking issues, running cycles, and managing product roadmaps without the administrative overhead of traditional tools. Users can get started instantly on Plane Cloud or deploy it on their own infrastructure using Docker or Kubernetes for complete data control.","zh":"Plane 是一款专为现代团队设计的开源项目管理平台。它解决了传统工具配置繁琐、界面陈旧的问题，为用户提供流畅的任务跟踪、敏捷周期规划、项目模块化管理以及实时数据分析。无论是选择 Plane Cloud 官方托管版本，还是在自己的服务器上通过 Docker/Kubernetes 进行自托管部署，Plane 都能提供一致且高效的协作体验。"}

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • Latest release

    Verified

    v1.4.2

    Source: GitHub API · latest_release=v1.4.2 · 9/5/2026

  • License

    Verified

    AGPL-3.0

    Source: GitHub API · license.spdx_id=AGPL-3.0 · 9/5/2026

  • needs api key

    Verified

    No

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • One-liner

    Verified

    {"en":"Open-source project management and issue tracking platform as an alternative to Jira and Linear.","zh":"开源的项目管理与问题跟踪平台，可作为 Jira 和 Linear 的替代方案。"}

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • Platforms

    Verified

    browser

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • Category hint

    Inferred from materials

    ai-apps

    Source: Project README · hint=ai-apps · 8/25/2026

  • product forms

    Verified

    web

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • role tags

    Verified

    management, product

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • supports docker

    Verified

    Yes

    Source: Repository file · dockerfile=true; compose=true · 9/5/2026

  • supports local

    Verified

    Yes

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

  • supports self host

    Verified

    Yes

    Source: admin_cms · cms editor · 9/3/2026

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