Plane

Plane is a modern, open-source project management platform designed for engineering, product, and operations teams. It offers end-to-end functionality including project tracking, built-in documentation (Wiki), cycles, modules, and time tracking—all in one unified workspace. Unlike Linear or Jira, Plane bundles documentation natively, eliminating the need for separate tools like Confluence or Notion, making it significantly more cost-effective for teams. The platform supports self-hosting via Docker, cloud deployment, and air-gapped enterprise editions, giving indie hackers and startups complete control over their data and infrastructure.\n\nFor indie hackers, Plane's pricing model is incredibly generous: the free tier supports up to 12 seats with core features, while paid plans start at just $8/seat/month. The total cost of ownership is 40% lower than Linear for small teams—a 10-seat team pays $720/year on Plane's Pro plan versus $1,200 on Linear's Basic plan. With 40K+ GitHub stars, an active development pace (89 releases in 2025), and transparent roadmaps, Plane is backed by a thriving open-source community and viable for long-term adoption.