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Vikunja vs Plane

A side-by-side comparison of two open-source tools to help you choose the right one.

Feature
SummaryThe to-do app to organize your life.Open-source project planning, your way.
GitHub stars9.5K33K
LicenseAGPL 3.0AGPL 3.0
LanguageGoTypeScript
PricingFree & Open SourceFree & Open Source
Self-hostable
ReplacesAsana, TrelloJira, Linear, Asana
Rating4.4 / 54.5 / 5

Vikunja features

  • List, kanban, table, and Gantt views
  • Reminders, labels, and priorities
  • Sharing and team collaboration
  • CalDAV and API access
  • Fast Go backend, easy to host

Plane features

  • Issues, sub-issues, and custom states
  • Cycles (sprints) and modules
  • Roadmaps and views
  • Pages and wiki-style docs
  • Self-hosted or cloud

Vikunjapros & cons

Pros

  • Lightweight and quick to deploy
  • Flexible views for any workflow
  • No subscription required

Cons

  • Fewer integrations than commercial apps
  • Mobile app is community-driven

Planepros & cons

Pros

  • Linear-like polish, open source
  • Active development cadence
  • Flexible for agile or simple workflows

Cons

  • Some features still maturing
  • Self-hosting uses several services

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