Open source project and issue tracking you can self-host
Plane is an open source project management tool for software teams, covering issues, cycles, modules, pages and several layouts including list, Kanban, calendar and spreadsheet. It positions itself as a self-hostable alternative to Jira and Linear, and is also offered as a hosted cloud service with a free tier and paid plans.
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- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Open source, self-hostable alternative to Jira and Linear
- Modern interface with list, Kanban, calendar and spreadsheet layouts
- Cycles, modules and pages cover planning and docs in one place
Cons
- Younger product with fewer integrations than established trackers
- Some advanced features are limited to paid editions
- Self-hosting means handling upgrades and backups yourself
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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