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Plane alternatives

Plane compared with 9 alternatives: Linear, Jira, ClickUp, OpenProject, Huly and 4 more.

Plane has a free plan. Paid plans start at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. All 9 alternatives are free or have a free plan.

9 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
PlaneThis toolFree plan · from $6/moYesWeb, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android
LinearFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
JiraFree plan · from $9.05/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ClickUpFree plan · from $7/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension
OpenProjectFree plan · from $7.25/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
HulyFree plan · from $19.99/moYesWeb, macOS, Windows, Linux
LeantimeFree plan · from $8/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
ShortcutFree plan · from $8.50/moYesWeb
TaigaFree plan · from €5/moYesWeb
YouTrackFree plan · from $4.50/moYesWeb, iOS, Android

How each one differs from Plane

  1. Linear

    Issue tracking and product planning for software teams

    • Linear starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly. Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Linear lists a Windows app.
    • Only Plane lists a Linux app.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Linear also covers tasks.

    Suits: Software teams planning work in issues, cycles and projects

    Linear vs PlaneLinear pricing and details

  2. Jira

    Issue and project tracking for software and business teams

    • Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Jira also covers tasks and workflow automation.
    • Plane also covers wiki.

    Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work

    Jira vs PlaneJira pricing and details

  3. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only ClickUp lists a Windows app.
    • Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • ClickUp also covers tasks, workflow automation and time tracking.

    Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription

    ClickUp vs PlaneClickUp pricing and details

  4. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • OpenProject also covers time tracking.

    Suits: Organizations that want to self-host an open-source project tool

    OpenProject vs PlaneOpenProject pricing and details

  5. Huly

    Open-source project management with chat, docs and video calls

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Huly lists a Windows app.
    • Only Plane lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Huly also covers time blocking, documents, team chat and video calls.
    • Plane also covers wiki, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Teams that want issues, chat, docs and calls in one open-source tool

    Huly vs PlaneHuly pricing and details

  6. Leantime

    Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind

    • Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Leantime also covers time tracking and goals.
    • Plane also covers wiki and issue tracking.

    Suits: People with ADHD, dyslexia or autism who find standard project tools overwhelming

    Leantime vs PlaneLeantime pricing and details

  7. Shortcut

    Issue tracking, sprints and roadmaps for software teams

    • Shortcut starts at $8.50 per user / month, billed yearly. Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Plane is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
    • Shortcut also covers goals, AI agents and reports.
    • Plane also covers wiki.

    Suits: Software teams that plan in stories, epics and sprints

    Shortcut vs PlaneShortcut pricing and details

  8. Taiga

    Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban

    • Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Plane also covers Gantt & timelines.

    Suits: Agile teams running Scrum or Kanban, or moving between the two

    Taiga vs PlaneTaiga pricing and details

  9. YouTrack

    Issue tracker and project management tool from JetBrains

    • YouTrack starts at $4.50 per user / month, billed annually (Cloud, 11 or more users). Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually.
    • Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • Plane is open source, according to its own site.
    • YouTrack also covers workflow automation and time tracking.

    Suits: Software teams that want issue tracking linked to their IDE and build server

    YouTrack vs PlaneYouTrack pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Plane

  • The Free plan is capped at 12 users; time tracking, the workspace wiki, dashboards and work item types start at Pro.
  • The download page lists the Windows desktop app as coming soon; macOS and Linux desktop apps are available.
  • The mobile apps work with Cloud and the commercial self-hosted editions, not with the open-source Community Edition.
  • LDAP, granular access control and multiple workflows with approvals are limited to Enterprise Grid, which is priced by quote.
Plane pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Plane?

The alternatives to Plane in this directory are Linear, Jira, ClickUp, OpenProject, Huly, Leantime, Shortcut, Taiga and YouTrack. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Plane.

Is there a free alternative to Plane?

Yes. Linear, Jira, ClickUp, OpenProject, Huly, Leantime, Shortcut, Taiga and YouTrack have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Plane alternatives work on Windows?

The Plane listing does not include a Windows app. Linear, ClickUp and Huly list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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