eigenfocus 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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eigenfocus
Project Management, Planning and Time Tracking app
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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
| Feature | eigenfocus | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 941 | ★ 55,704 |
| First released | 2026 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Linear, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose eigenfocus if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Ruby
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is eigenfocus or Plane better?
Neither is universally better. Plane has the larger community; both share a medium setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are eigenfocus and Plane free and open-source?
Yes. eigenfocus is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and Plane under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run eigenfocus and Plane with Docker?
eigenfocus: yes. Plane: yes.