ChartDBvsPlane
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| ChartDB | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 74/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #7 of 40 in Database Management | #1 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 23 026 | 61 626 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +76 | +1 824 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 5 | 10 |
| Latest release | v1.20.1 · 7 Apr 2026 | v1.4.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Plane scores 86/100 against 74/100 for ChartDB, so it is the safer default.
Plane ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 5 for ChartDB.
If you want the quickest setup, ChartDB is easier to run; Plane needs more configuration.
Plane is growing faster right now (+1 824 stars in 30 days).
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