Must have
Installation requirements
- A supported Docker host with current Docker Compose.
- A domain and correctly configured application URL.
- Persistent database and file storage for the chosen edition.
Application hosting
Hosting Plane
Plane organises projects into work items, cycles and modules, with pages for the supporting notes a team needs alongside its task list. It suits product and engineering teams that want a shared view of planned work and progress. Cloud and self-hosted editions are separate choices; installing Plane yourself also means looking after its database, attachments and upgrades.
Requirements last checked against the project's documentation.
A sensible first server for Plane is 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM and 40 GB of storage. The cheapest listed plan that fits is OVHcloud VPS-2 (US) at $8.50/month.
Understand the setup
Find the software and services needed to run the application.
See requirementsBudget your resources
Plan memory, storage and CPU for the way you will use it.
Open resource plannerBuild your shortlist
Compare plans for the starting size, then review the provider and billing terms.
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Planning guidance
- Start with 2 vCPU, 8 GB RAM and 40 GB storage.Resize after watching real memory and CPU use under your own traffic.
- Use the resource planner to size for your user count.
Choosing a server for Plane
The current Docker guide distinguishes Commercial and Community installations. Its Commercial prerequisites are two CPU cores and 4 GB RAM, with 8 GB recommended for production. Choose the edition first and account for its services before treating these figures as a deployment budget.
Where to start
A sensible first server for Plane
- vCPU
- 2
- RAM
- 8 GB
- Disk
- 40 GB
Plane's Docker Compose docs require 2 CPU cores and 4 GB of RAM, and recommend 8 GB for production. Disk is our estimate.
Our shortlist
Cheapest plans that meet this size
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$8.50/mo list price
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One cheapest plan per provider, based on each provider's standard list price. Check the plan page for introductory and renewal pricing before you buy.
Deploy with
Supported paths
The host must provide
Runtime
- Containers
- Docker Engine and a current Docker Compose release.
- Data services
- Database, Redis and storage configured for the selected Plane edition.
Storage
Persistent data
Keep the database and uploaded files outside disposable application containers. For production, external database and storage services reduce dependence on one application machine; they still need a recovery plan.
Step by step
Plan your Plane deployment
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Choose the edition
Decide between Community and Commercial before using an installer. The Commercial edition starts on a Free plan; paid capabilities require the appropriate license.
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Configure the services
Use the matching installation path, set the domain and application URLs, and choose local or external data services.
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Prepare for team use
Configure email and HTTPS, then confirm account access and a file upload. Save database and storage recovery instructions before an upgrade.
Official instructions
Security
Before you go public
- Keep service credentials in private configuration and restrict access to database and storage endpoints.
- Review workspace invitations and authentication settings before adding users.
Cost
Beyond the server price
- Self-hosted software and infrastructure have separate costs.
- Include storage, email, backups and any paid edition features when budgeting.
Want the full monthly bill? Use the hosting cost calculator. Add storage, backups and other costs to your estimate.