# Pad vs Plane

> Two self-hosted [Jira alternatives](https://selfhost.directory/alternative-to/jira), compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.

| | Pad | Plane |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 49/100 | 86/100 ✓ |
| Rank in category | #33 of 45 in Project Management | #1 of 45 in Project Management |
| GitHub stars | 198 | 61 608 ✓ |
| Stars, last 30 days | — | +1 806 |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 9 | 9 |
| Latest release | v0.18.1 · 18 Oct 2026 ✓ | v1.4.2 · 23 Aug 2026 |
| Setup | Moderate ✓ | Advanced |
| Official Docker image | Yes ✓ | No |
| License | Apache-2.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Main language | Go | Typescript |

## Which one should you pick?

Plane scores 86/100 against 49/100 for Pad, so it is the safer default.

If you want the quickest setup, Pad is easier to run; Plane needs more configuration.

Plane is growing faster right now (+1 806 stars in 30 days).

## Details

- [Pad](https://selfhost.directory/project/pad) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/pad.md)
- [Plane](https://selfhost.directory/project/plane) (markdown: https://selfhost.directory/project/plane.md)

## Related comparisons

- [OpenProject vs Plane](https://selfhost.directory/compare/openproject-vs-plane)

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Source: https://selfhost.directory/compare/pad-vs-plane