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Asana vs Plane
Asana vs Plane
A side-by-side look at Asana (the paid SaaS) and Plane (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Asana | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Project and task management for teams. | Open source JIRA alternative with cycles and modules. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | AGPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | Free tier for up to 10; Premium from $10.99/user/month. | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 3/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
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Best for
Modern teams that want Linear-style sprints and cycles.
Plane strengths
- Modern UI inspired by Linear/Jira.
- Cycles, modules and views.
- Active community and rapid updates.
Plane weaknesses
- Still adding features at pace — occasional rough edges.
- Self-hosted setup involves several services.
- Fewer integrations than mature incumbents.
What's the catch with Asana?
- Pricing jumps significantly beyond Basic tier.
- Steep learning curve for advanced features.
- {'Lock-in': 'exporting workflows is painful.'}
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Asana: see Asana alternatives, or learn more about Plane on its project page.