DumbKanvsPlane
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| DumbKan | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 41/100 | 86/100 |
| Rank in category | #27 of 34 in Task Management | #1 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 181 | 61 619 |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 817 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 0 | 9 |
| Latest release | — | v1.4.2 · 23 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Easy | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes | No |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | JavaScript | Typescript |
Which one should you pick?
Plane scores 86/100 against 41/100 for DumbKan, so it is the safer default.
Plane ships more often: 9 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for DumbKan.
If you want the quickest setup, DumbKan is easier to run; Plane needs more configuration.
Plane is growing faster right now (+1 817 stars in 30 days).
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