CrossnotevsPlane
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Crossnote | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 45/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #53 of 81 in Notes & Editors | #1 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 1 090 | 61 631 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 829 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 2 | 10 |
| Latest release | v0.2.0 · 28 Jul 2026 | v1.4.3 · 28 Oct 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | No | No |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Typescript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Plane scores 86/100 against 45/100 for Crossnote, so it is the safer default.
Plane ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 2 for Crossnote.
If you want the quickest setup, Crossnote is easier to run; Plane needs more configuration.
Plane is growing faster right now (+1 829 stars in 30 days).
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