Side by side
Planio vs Pliny
Both stand on kanban software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+2
Planio combines issue management, planning, and team tools in a hosted Redmine-based service. Compare tier limits and any extra-cost services against the needs of your team.
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Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1
Pick Pliny if your team wants a self-hosted Kanban app with several views, extensive card fields, and collaboration and access controls. Teams that prefer managed hosting can consider Pliny Cloud, though it is in development with a waitlist; those offering commercial redistribution or managed services need a separate agreement.
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| Planio | Pliny | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Android, API, iPhone, Self-hosted, Web | API, Linux, Self-hosted, Web |
| Lowest paid plan | Silver: $25 a month | Pliny Cloud: $10 a month |
| Plans published | 6 | 3 |
| Maker | Planio | Not published |
| Website | plan.io | getpliny.com |
| On kanban software | #12 of 29 | #16 of 29 |
Planio: what it does well
- Custom roles and permissions shape issue workflows.
- Includes roadmaps, milestones, and Gantt charts.
- Android and iOS apps are free for Planio users.
- All plans include email and phone support.
What to know first
- Silver allows five active users and three active projects.
- Storage and active project and user limits vary by tier.
- Storage and Help Desk Pro cost extra on Silver and Gold.
- Enterprise may involve additional charges.
Pliny: what it does well
- Self-hosted plan includes unlimited users, boards, and cards.
- Offers Kanban, calendar, timeline, and mobile agenda views.
- Supports custom card fields, attachments, checklists, and bulk actions.
- Includes board-level roles and public read-only links.
- Provides REST API v1, personal access tokens, and signed webhooks.
What to know first
- Self-hosting requires Docker 20+, Docker Compose v2+, and at least 512 MB RAM.
- Cloud plan is in development and available by waitlist.
- Commercial redistribution and managed service offerings require a separate agreement.