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Top open-source alternative to Jira

Plane is an open-source project management tool that combines the speed and elegance of Linear with the extensibility of Jira. Manage issues, cycles, modules, roadmaps, and custom pages seamlessly.

Tech StackTypeScript, Python, Next.js, Django
Self-Host DifficultyMedium
License ModelAGPL-3.0
GitHub Repositorymakeplane/plane

Recommended VPS & Hardware Sizing

Estimated Hosting: $10 - $15/mo (e.g. Hetzner CPX21 or Linode)
Min RAM:2 GB
Rec RAM:4 GB
Compute:2 vCPU
Disk Space:25 GB SSD

Plane vs Jira Comparison Matrix

Evaluation CriteriaPlane (Open Source)Jira (Proprietary)
UI ResponsivenessBlazing fast (Linear-style)Sluggish Jira Cloud
Custom FieldsUnlimited freeGated on Enterprise tier
Self-HostingDocker / K8s readyServer edition cancelled
INTERACTIVE TCO MODELEstimated Rate: $12/user/mo

Financial Impact: Migrating from Jira to Self-Hosted Plane

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5 Users (Early Startup)50 Users (Scaleup)200 Users (Enterprise Org)
Jira (Cloud SaaS)Per-Seat Tax
$3,600per year ($300/mo)
3-Year Spend:$10,800

* Excludes enterprise SSO add-ons & usage overages

Plane (Self-Hosted)Zero Per-Seat Fee
$120per year ($10/mo Linux VPS)
3-Year Compute:$360

* Commodity Hetzner / DigitalOcean compute instance

Cumulative 3-Year ROI+$10,440Net savings across 36 months (97% reduction)
Annual Free Cash:+$3,480/yr
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Core Capabilities & Features

✓Cycles & Sprints
✓Custom Layouts (Kanban, List, Calendar)
✓Sub-issues & Dependencies
✓Analytics & Burndown

Self-Host Plane with Docker Compose

Tweak configuration ports, secrets, and volumes live. Download or copy your ready-to-run container file:

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Generate production-ready container definitions with customizable ports and volumes.

PlaneAGPL-3.0

Modern open-source software development & issue tracker

Difficulty: Medium60,719 ⭐
Configure Parameters
docker-compose.plane.yml
version: "3.8"
services:
  plane-web:
    image: makeplane/plane-frontend:latest
    ports:
      - "${PORT:-8090}:80"
    environment:
      NEXT_PUBLIC_API_BASE_URL: http://localhost:${PORT:-8090}/api
    restart: unless-stopped
  plane-api:
    image: makeplane/plane-backend:latest
    environment:
      DATABASE_URL: postgresql://plane:${DB_PASSWORD:-plane_pass}@postgres:5432/plane
      REDIS_URL: redis://redis:6379/
    depends_on:
      - postgres
      - redis
    restart: unless-stopped
  postgres:
    image: postgres:15-alpine
    environment:
      POSTGRES_USER: plane
      POSTGRES_PASSWORD: ${DB_PASSWORD:-plane_pass}
      POSTGRES_DB: plane
    volumes:
      - plane_pgdata:/var/lib/postgresql/data
  redis:
    image: redis:7-alpine
volumes:
  plane_pgdata:

Frequently Asked Questions: Self-Hosting Plane

How do I self-host Plane using Docker Compose?

You can deploy Plane (makeplane/plane) on any Linux server by copying the docker-compose.yml template on this page, configuring your desired host port and persistent volume directory, and running 'docker compose up -d'.

How does Plane compare to Jira?

Plane is an open-source, self-hosted alternative to Jira built with TypeScript, Python, Next.js, Django. Unlike Jira ($8.50 - $16 / user / month), Plane has zero per-user licensing fees and keeps 100% of your data on your own infrastructure.

What are the minimum VPS RAM and CPU requirements for Plane?

For production self-hosting (Medium difficulty tier), we recommend at least 4 GB RAM (minimum 2 GB), 2 vCPU, and 25 GB SSD storage, which typically costs $10 - $15/mo (e.g. Hetzner CPX21 or Linode).

Is Plane free for commercial business use under the AGPL-3.0 license?

Yes. Distributed under the AGPL-3.0 license, Plane can be self-hosted internally by businesses and engineering teams of any size without per-seat royalties.

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