OpenProject vs Plane
OpenProject and Plane are free apps you can use instead of Jira and Asana. OpenProject has Gantt and time tracking. Plane is a lighter issue tracker.
A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement. How this works
Instead of Jira
Last checked October 25, 2026
OpenProject is #1 (91). Plane is #2 (75).
OpenProject
#1 · Closest
10 of 10 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.You only get part of: custom workflows and git hosting integration.
Plane
#2
10 of 10 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.You only get part of: epics and hierarchy, roadmaps, and custom workflows, and 3 more.
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| Feature | OpenProject#1 · 9110 of 10 checked features | Plane#2 · 7510 of 10 checked features |
|---|---|---|
| Issues and commentsCounts for 10 | Full | Full |
| Kanban and scrum boardsCounts for 8 | Full | Full |
| SprintsCounts for 7 | Full | FullCalled cycles. |
| Epics and hierarchyCounts for 7 | Full | PartialModules and epics exist and are less deep than Jira's issue hierarchy. |
| RoadmapsCounts for 5 | Full | Partial |
| Custom workflowsCounts for 6 | Partial | Partial |
| Time trackingCounts for 4 | Full | Partial |
| Agile reportsCounts for 5 | Full | Partial |
| A server you runCounts for 7 | Full | Full |
| Git hosting integrationCounts for 6 | Partial | Partial |
Where they differ
Epics and hierarchy
Worth 7 points. OpenProject does all of it. Plane does part of it. Modules and epics exist and are less deep than Jira's issue hierarchy.
Roadmaps
Worth 5 points. OpenProject does all of it. Plane does part of it.
Time tracking
Worth 4 points. OpenProject does all of it. Plane does part of it.
Agile reports
Worth 5 points. OpenProject does all of it. Plane does part of it.
Both do all of these: issues and comments, kanban and scrum boards, sprints, and a server you run.
Also ranked: Redmine is #3 (75). Taiga is #4 (72).
Plane (#2) and Redmine (#3) score 75 with the same share of the checklist checked. The order follows that tie.
Instead of Asana
Last checked October 24, 2026
OpenProject is #1 (86). Plane is #3 (72).
OpenProject
#1 · Closest
7 of 7 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.What you give up: request forms. You only get part of: custom fields.
Plane
#3
7 of 7 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.What you give up: custom fields and request forms. You only get part of: timeline or Gantt.
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| Feature | OpenProject#1 · 867 of 7 checked features | Plane#3 · 727 of 7 checked features |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks in projectsCounts for 10 | FullWork packages are the task. | Full |
| List and board viewsCounts for 8 | FullList and board views are part of Community. | FullList and board. Cycles cover the time box, not a calendar of every task. |
| Timeline or GanttCounts for 8 | FullGantt is a core view. | PartialCycles and modules. Not an Asana timeline or a Gantt chart. |
| Assignees and due datesCounts for 6 | Full | Full |
| Custom fieldsCounts for 6 | PartialCustom fields exist. They are not Asana's field library. | MissingCustom fields were not confirmed in Community Edition. |
| Request formsCounts for 4 | Missing | Missing |
| A server you runCounts for 8 | Full | Full |
Where they differ
Timeline or Gantt
Worth 8 points. OpenProject does all of it. Gantt is a core view. Plane does part of it. Cycles and modules. Not an Asana timeline or a Gantt chart.
Custom fields
Worth 6 points. OpenProject does part of it. Custom fields exist. They are not Asana's field library. Plane does none of it. Custom fields were not confirmed in Community Edition.
Both do all of these: tasks in projects, list and board views, assignees and due dates, and a server you run.
Also ranked: Vikunja is #2 (80). Taiga is #4 (64).
Instead of Atlassian Data Center
Last checked October 29, 2026
OpenProject is #1 (62). Plane is #2 (48).
OpenProject
#1 · Closest
7 of 7 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.What you give up: an importer for Confluence. You only get part of: an importer for Jira Data Center, a team wiki, and a support desk, and 1 more.
Plane
#2
7 of 7 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.What you give up: an importer for Jira Data Center, an importer for Confluence, and a support desk. You only get part of: a team wiki and company login, such as LDAP or SSO.
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| Feature | OpenProject#1 · 627 of 7 checked features | Plane#2 · 487 of 7 checked features |
|---|---|---|
| Issues, boards, and projectsCounts for 10 | FullWork packages, boards, and projects. | FullIssues, cycles, and projects. |
| An importer for Jira Data CenterCounts for 8 | PartialOpenProject's Jira Migrator covers Jira Data Center 10.x and 11.x. The docs say to use it on a test copy. | MissingNo Jira Data Center migrator on the docs we checked. |
| A team wikiCounts for 8 | PartialIt has a wiki. It is not a Confluence clone. | PartialPages exist. They are not a company wiki. |
| An importer for ConfluenceCounts for 6 | MissingThe Jira migrator does not import Confluence. | Missing |
| A support deskCounts for 6 | PartialYou can track requests. It is not a full help desk. | Missing |
| Company login, such as LDAP or SSOCounts for 6 | PartialLDAP and login options exist. Confirm the method your company uses. | PartialSSO options exist. Confirm them on the edition you install. |
| Runs on servers you controlCounts for 8 | FullYou run the community edition. | Full |
Where they differ
An importer for Jira Data Center
Worth 8 points. OpenProject does part of it. OpenProject's Jira Migrator covers Jira Data Center 10.x and 11.x. The docs say to use it on a test copy. Plane does none of it. No Jira Data Center migrator on the docs we checked.
A support desk
Worth 6 points. OpenProject does part of it. You can track requests. It is not a full help desk. Plane does none of it.
Both do all of these: issues, boards, and projects, and runs on servers you control.
Also ranked: Zammad is #3 (46). Docmost is #4 (42). Outline is #5 (42). BookStack is #6 (37).
Instead of ClickUp
Last checked November 5, 2026
OpenProject is #1 (84). Plane is #2 (66).
OpenProject
#1 · Closest
7 of 7 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.You only get part of: docs in the same tool, goals, and a CSV export you can import.
Plane
#2
7 of 7 checked features. A full score means it matches our checklist. It is not a drop-in replacement.What you give up: goals and time tracking. You only get part of: docs in the same tool and a CSV export you can import.
Scroll sideways to see both apps.
| Feature | OpenProject#1 · 847 of 7 checked features | Plane#2 · 667 of 7 checked features |
|---|---|---|
| Tasks and boardsCounts for 10 | FullWork packages and boards. | FullIssues and cycles. |
| Docs in the same toolCounts for 6 | PartialA wiki, not ClickUp docs. | PartialPages exist. They are lighter than ClickUp docs. |
| GoalsCounts for 4 | PartialRoadmaps exist. They are not ClickUp goals. | Missing |
| Time trackingCounts for 6 | FullTime tracking is in the community edition. | Missing |
| Runs on a server you controlCounts for 8 | Full | Full |
| Team permissionsCounts for 6 | FullProjects and roles. | Full |
| A CSV export you can importCounts for 4 | PartialYou can import a CSV. Map the columns on a copy first. | PartialImport a CSV of the lists you still use. |
Where they differ
Goals
Worth 4 points. OpenProject does part of it. Roadmaps exist. They are not ClickUp goals. Plane does none of it.
Time tracking
Worth 6 points. OpenProject does all of it. Time tracking is in the community edition. Plane does none of it.
Both do all of these: tasks and boards, runs on a server you control, and team permissions.
Also ranked: Vikunja is #3 (52).
The facts on file
OpenProject
A GPL project suite with issues, Gantt, and time tracking.
- Rules
- Open source. GPL-3.0 (Community)
- The Enterprise edition adds features on top of the same project.
- Run it yourself
- Hard. Docker or packaged install. It is a large Rails app and wants memory, backups, and a person who will upgrade it.
- Free plan
- Community edition is free to run on your own server. OpenProject also sells a cloud.
- They host it
- No hosted price on file.
- Where it runs
- Web, Run it yourself
Last checked October 29, 2026
Plane
A modern AGPL issue tracker with cycles and modules.
- Rules
- Open source. AGPL-3.0
- Run it yourself
- Setup: medium. Docker Compose or Kubernetes. More containers than a single binary, documented for a team install.
- Free plan
- Community Edition is free to run on your own server with no user limit. Cloud has a free tier.
- They host it
- Commercial cloud starts at $6 per seat/month.
- Where it runs
- Web, Run it yourself
Last checked October 29, 2026
Which one to pick
OpenProject
Pick OpenProject if you want epics, roadmaps, time tracking, and agile reports marked full on the Jira list. Timeline or Gantt is full on the Asana list. Custom fields are partial there. The Community license is GPL-3.0. Running it is hard.
Plane
Pick Plane if you want a lighter issue tracker with cycles and modules. Epics, roadmaps, time tracking, and agile reports are partial on the Jira list. A timeline or Gantt is partial on the Asana list. Custom fields were not confirmed in Community Edition. The license is AGPL-3.0. Setup is medium.