Plane vs Jira
Self-host swap-in for Jira. · Self-host Jira · Plane on os-alt
Plane is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Jira — license AGPL-3.0, 15min docker-compose to stand up, and $5 vps handles a small team comfortably. Compare against Jira's $8.15/user/mo on Standard tier below.
| Planeopen-source | Jirapaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Issue tracking / agile boards | Issue tracking / agile boards |
| License / pricing | AGPL-3.0 | $8.15/user/mo on Standard tier |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $8.15/user/mo |
| GitHub | makeplane/plane | closed source |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS handles a small team comfortably. | from $8.15/user/mo ($8.15/user/mo on Standard tier) |
Switching from Jira to Plane
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.
- 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.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to Jira
Plane also replaces
- Asana— Project + task management
- Linear— Issue tracker / project management
- Monday.com— Work management / project boards
In a terminal? npx os-alt jira prints Jira's self-host options —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Is Plane a free alternative to Jira?
Yes — Plane is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $5 VPS handles a small team comfortably.. Jira starts at $8.15/user/mo ($8.15/user/mo on Standard tier).
How long does Plane take to set up vs Jira?
Self-hosting Plane: 15min docker-compose. Jira is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Plane good at, and what is it weak at?
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..