Gerrit 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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Gerrit
Code review and project management tool for Git-based projects
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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
| Feature | Gerrit | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,214 | ★ 55,704 |
| First released | 2020 | 2023 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Linear, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Gerrit if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerrit 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 Gerrit and Plane free and open-source?
Yes. Gerrit is licensed under Apache-2.0 and Plane under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gerrit and Plane with Docker?
Gerrit: yes. Plane: yes.