Plane

Open-source · self-hostable · replaces 4 SaaS tools on os-alt

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License: AGPL-3.0

Good fit for Modern engineering squads who want a Linear-shaped UI but on their own infra.

Weak at Younger project; admin / RBAC features are still maturing.

In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli asana prints the Asana comparison table including Plane. how the CLI works →

Replaces these SaaS

Asana · Project + task management
Plane Migrators support CSV import; export tasks from Asana to CSV and map columns to Plane fields. Cycles + modules need to be set up by hand.
Jira · Issue tracking / agile boards
Plane Migrators ship a Jira importer (Settings → Imports → Jira) that pulls projects, issues, comments, and labels via the Jira REST API using a token you paste in. Sub-tasks come over; custom fields collapse to text.
Linear · Issue tracker / project management
Linear → Workspace settings → Export → CSV per team. In Plane, Workspace → Import → CSV; map columns (title, description, state, assignee, priority, labels). Cycles do not transfer cleanly; recreate sprint structure manually.
Monday.com · Work management / project boards
CSV import per project. Recreate Monday's automations using Plane's Webhooks + your own scripts.

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Is Plane actively maintained?

Yes — last commit 1d ago. The repository is alive (commit activity within the past 90 days).

What does Plane cost to self-host?

Plane is free and open source under AGPL-3.0. Typical self-host VPS cost: $5 VPS for a small team.

Which SaaS does Plane replace?

Plane is listed as an open-source self-host alternative to: Asana, Jira, Linear, Monday.com.