OpenProject vs Plane: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Jira. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| OpenProject | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | 9k | 33k |
| Tech stack | Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL | Django, Next.js, PostgreSQL, Redis |
| Replaces | Jira, MS Project | Jira, Asana, Linear |
Plane has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
OpenProject
Project management with Gantt and budgets, an alternative to Jira/MS Project.
Pros
- The most complete option for traditional + agile project management
Things to consider
- Heavier interface than minimalist alternatives
Plane
Project and issue management, an alternative to Jira and Asana.
Pros
- Much more polished interface than other open source alternatives
- No per-seat charge when self-hosted
Things to consider
- Needs more server resources than a simple Kanban board
- Some enterprise integrations are cloud-only
Key features
OpenProject
- Interactive Gantt charts
- Agile backlogs and sprints
- Timesheets and budgets
Plane
- Cycles (sprints), modules and roadmaps
- Kanban, list, calendar and Gantt views
- Public REST API and webhooks
- Importers from Jira and Linear