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Plane vs Linear

Self-host swap-in for Linear. · Self-host Linear · Plane on os-alt

Plane is one of the open-source self-host replacements for Linear — license AGPL-3.0, 20min docker-compose to stand up, and $10 vps for a small team — postgres + redis + minio + the plane services in one stack. Compare against Linear's $8/user/mo on Standard tier below.

Planeopen-sourceLinearpaid SaaS
CategoryIssue tracker / project managementIssue tracker / project management
License / pricingAGPL-3.0$8/user/mo on Standard tier
Starting price$0 self-host$8/user/mo
GitHubmakeplane/plane ★ 49.1k · last commit 1d agoaliveclosed source
Setup time20min docker-composeSaaS — sign up + bill
Monthly cost$10 VPS for a small team — Postgres + Redis + MinIO + the Plane services in one stack.from $8/user/mo ($8/user/mo on Standard tier)

Switching from Linear to Plane

Linear → Workspace settings → Export → CSV per team. In Plane, Workspace → Import → CSV; map columns (title, description, state, assignee, priority, labels). Cycles do not transfer cleanly; recreate sprint structure manually.

Good fit for
Teams that mainly use Linear for issues + cycles + projects.
Weak at
Doesn't yet match Linear's command-bar muscle memory.

Other open-source self-host alternatives to Linear

  • Huly
    EPL-2.030min docker-compose$10 VPS — wider stack (Mongo + Elastic + MinIO + Rekoni).
  • OpenProject
    GPL-3.020min via official docker-compose; longer for the package install$10 VPS for ≤25 users; Postgres + Memcached + the Rails app.

Plane also replaces

  • Asana— Project + task management
  • Jira— Issue tracking / agile boards
  • Monday.com— Work management / project boards

In a terminal? npx os-alt linear prints Linear's self-host options — how the CLI works →

FAQ

Is Plane a free alternative to Linear?

Yes — Plane is open source under AGPL-3.0. Self-host cost: $10 VPS for a small team — Postgres + Redis + MinIO + the Plane services in one stack.. Linear starts at $8/user/mo ($8/user/mo on Standard tier).

How long does Plane take to set up vs Linear?

Self-hosting Plane: 20min docker-compose. Linear 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 mainly use Linear for issues + cycles + projects.. Weak at: Doesn't yet match Linear's command-bar muscle memory..