Plane is an open-source project management tool that helps software and product teams plan work with issues, cycles, modules and pages, available in the cloud or self-hosted.
Plane offers the structure of tools like Jira with a lighter, faster interface. Teams track work items, run sprints (called cycles), group work into modules, and keep specs and notes in built-in pages. Because it can be self-hosted, it is popular with teams that need control over their data.
Key features
- Work items with states, priorities, labels and custom properties
- Cycles for sprints and modules for grouping features
- List, board, calendar, spreadsheet and Gantt layouts
- Pages for docs and specs, with page-level comments
- Dashboards and analytics built on custom properties
- Intake for collecting requests and bug reports
- Cloud, self-hosted and mobile apps
Who it's for
Plane is built for engineering, product and design teams of all sizes, and especially for organizations moving off Jira or wanting a self-hosted project tracker.
Common use cases
- Running agile sprints for a software team
- Tracking bugs and feature requests
- Planning product roadmaps
- Replacing Jira with a self-hosted tool
Pricing
According to Plane's pricing page:
- Free: $0 per seat per month.
- Pro: $6 per seat per month.
- Business: $13 per seat per month.
- Enterprise Grid: quote on request.
Alternatives
- Linear: fast issue tracker for software teams
- Jira: Atlassian's long-established project tracker
- Notion: flexible workspace for docs and projects
FAQ
Is Plane free?
Yes. Plane has a Free plan at $0 per seat, and its open-source edition can be self-hosted.
What is Plane used for?
Plane is used to manage software projects, including issues, sprints, roadmaps and documentation.
Is Plane a good Jira alternative?
Yes. Plane offers similar issue tracking and sprint planning with a simpler interface and lower per-seat pricing.
Plane vs Linear: which should I choose?
Linear is a polished hosted tracker focused on speed, while Plane is open source, self-hostable and includes built-in pages and Gantt views.
Can I self-host Plane?
Yes. Plane offers a self-hosted edition alongside its cloud version.
How much does Plane Pro cost?
Plane Pro costs $6 per seat per month.