BytebasevsPlane
Two self-hosted Jira alternatives, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Bytebase | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 71/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #10 of 40 in Database Management | #1 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 14 651 | 61 601 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +146 | +1 799 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 20 | 9 |
| Latest release | 3.24.0 · 22 Oct 2026 | v1.4.2 · 23 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | Other | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Plane scores 86/100 against 71/100 for Bytebase, so it is the safer default.
Bytebase ships more often: 20 stable releases in the past year, against 9 for Plane.
If you want the quickest setup, Bytebase is easier to run; Plane needs more configuration.
Plane is growing faster right now (+1 799 stars in 30 days).
Bytebase details →Plane details → All Jira alternatives →
Swap a project
Keep Bytebase, compare it with
Keep Plane, compare it with