Bileto vs Plane
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Bileto
Ticketing tool for managing your Help Desk
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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
| Feature | Bileto | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 98 | ★ 55,704 |
| First released | 2025 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Linear, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Bileto if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Bileto or Plane better?
Neither is universally better. Plane has the larger community, while Bileto is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Bileto and Plane free and open-source?
Yes. Bileto is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Plane under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Bileto and Plane with Docker?
Bileto: check the project docs for container support. Plane: yes.