Plane

Free self-hosted, $4/user/mo cloud Pro

About Plane

Plane is an open-source project tracking tool that aims to be a simpler, faster alternative to Jira. Self-host for free or use their cloud offering. Features issues, cycles, modules, and a clean interface that doesn't require a PhD to navigate.

Highlights

• ✓ Open-source and self-hostable
• ✓ Clean, modern UI compared to Jira
• ✓ Issues, cycles, modules, and views
• ✓ Active development with frequent releases

Limitations

• ✗ Younger product — fewer integrations
• ✗ Missing some advanced Jira features (custom workflows)
• ✗ Smaller community than established tools

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