OpenProject vs Plane
Self-host pick — both replace Asana (Project + task management).
Both OpenProject and Plane self-host as a replacement for Asana (Project + task management). Pick OpenProject if you want a GPL-licensed codebase (GPL-3.0); pick Plane for AGPL (AGPL-3.0). Both run in roughly the same cost bracket — $10 vps for a 25-person team vs $5 vps for a small team.
| OpenProjectopen-source | Planeopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose | 15min docker-compose |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS for a 25-person team. | $5 VPS for a small team. |
| GitHub | opf/openproject | makeplane/plane |
| Replaces | Asana + 2 other | Asana + 3 other |
Good fit for
OpenProject
Teams that want Gantt + projects + boards in one stack.
Weak at:Heavier UI than Asana; learning curve is real.
Plane
Teams that want a Linear/Asana hybrid feel on their own infra.
Weak at:Asana-style cross-project reporting is not yet a feature.
Both also replace
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli asana prints Asana's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, OpenProject or Plane?
OpenProject: 20min docker-compose. Plane: 15min docker-compose.
What does each cost to run?
OpenProject: $10 VPS for a 25-person team.. Plane: $5 VPS for a small team.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do OpenProject and Plane replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Asana (and 2 other SaaS).