Planevsrefref
Two self-hosted projects, compared on the numbers selfhost.directory tracks live: score, popularity, release cadence and setup effort.
| Plane | refref | |
|---|---|---|
| Score | 86/100 | 44/100 |
| Rank in category | #1 of 45 in Project Management | #11 of 12 in Marketing Automation |
| GitHub stars | 61 626 | 239 |
| Stars, last 30 days | +1 824 | — |
| Stable releases, 12 months | 10 | 0 |
| Latest release | v1.4.3 · 28 Oct 2026 | — |
| Setup | Advanced | Moderate |
| 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 44/100 for refref, so it is the safer default.
Plane ships more often: 10 stable releases in the past year, against 0 for refref.
If you want the quickest setup, refref is easier to run; Plane needs more configuration.
Plane is growing faster right now (+1 824 stars in 30 days).
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