Plane vs Asana
Self-host swap-in for Asana. · Self-host Asana · Plane on os-alt
Plane is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Asana — license AGPL-3.0, 15min docker-compose to stand up, and $5 vps for a small team. Compare against Asana's $10.99/user/mo on Starter tier below.
| Planeopen-source | Asanapaid SaaS | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project + task management | Project + task management |
| License / pricing | AGPL-3.0 | $10.99/user/mo on Starter tier |
| Starting price | $0 self-host | $10.99/user/mo |
| GitHub | makeplane/plane | closed source |
| Setup time | 15min docker-compose | SaaS — sign up + bill |
| Monthly cost | $5 VPS for a small team. | from $10.99/user/mo ($10.99/user/mo on Starter tier) |
Switching from Asana to Plane
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.
- Good fit for
- Teams that want a Linear/Asana hybrid feel on their own infra.
- Weak at
- Asana-style cross-project reporting is not yet a feature.
Other open-source self-host alternatives to Asana
Plane also replaces
- Jira— Issue tracking / agile boards
- Linear— Issue tracker / project management
- Monday.com— Work management / project boards
In a terminal? npx os-alt asana prints Asana's self-host options —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Is Plane a free alternative to Asana?
Yes — Plane is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $5 VPS for a small team.. Asana starts at $10.99/user/mo ($10.99/user/mo on Starter tier).
How long does Plane take to set up vs Asana?
Self-hosting Plane: 15min docker-compose. Asana is a hosted SaaS — sign up and you're in.
What is Plane good at, and what is it weak at?
Good fit for: Teams that want a Linear/Asana hybrid feel on their own infra.. Weak at: Asana-style cross-project reporting is not yet a feature..