Plane vs Solo
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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Plane
Open-source project and issue tracking tool
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Solo
Free project management app created for freelancers
| Feature | Plane | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | TypeScript | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 55,704 | — |
| First released | 2023 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Jira, Linear, Asana | — |
Why pick each one
Choose Solo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is Plane or Solo 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 Plane and Solo free and open-source?
Yes. Plane is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and Solo under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Plane and Solo with Docker?
Plane: yes. Solo: check the project docs for container support.