Plane - Open-source, self-hosted alternative to Jira

In plain words

Plane is an open-source, self-hosted project and product management tool designed as an alternative to Jira. It focuses on intuitive workflows that don't require users to learn complex frameworks. The tool is extensible and built for teams managing projects collaboratively. Available for self-hosting, Plane targets development teams and organizations seeking a straightforward, customizable project management solution without vendor lock-in.

written from the facts on this page · September 2026

From the sources

🔥🔥🔥 Open-source Jira, Linear, Monday, and ClickUp alternative. Plane is a modern project management platform to manage tasks, sprints, docs, and triage. - makeplane/plane

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Hi HN, I'm Vamsi, the founder of Plane(A simple, extensible, open source project and product management tool). Today, I’m here to share our journey with you all. It all started when we identified some of the most frustrating elements for teams when managing projects, especially with tools that force users to learn…

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