COMPARISON
Eigenfocus vs Plane
Both tools let you self-host. Only one charges per seat on your own servers.
Eigenfocus and Plane, built for different contexts
Plane is an open-source workspace with projects, wiki, and cycles.
Eigenfocus is focused project management with time tracking and no per-seat fees.
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Eigenfocus
- Self-hosted with a one-time payment, no per-seat fees
- Time tracking included in the free edition
- SSO included in Pro (Google, GitHub, Microsoft, OIDC)
- Custom fields for workflow structure
- Cloud option also available with flat monthly pricing
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Plane
- Open-source core (AGPL-3.0) with active community
- Built-in wiki and documentation
- Epics, initiatives, and cycles for larger teams
- GitHub, GitLab, and Slack integrations
- Enterprise compliance (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
See it in action
Board, Grid, List, and Timeline views. Time tracking built in from day one.
Eigenfocus vs Plane: side by side
| Eigenfocus | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | One-time payment (self-hosted) or flat monthly (cloud) | Per seat/month (cloud and self-hosted) |
| Self-hosted cost (10 users, 3 years) | $389.00 (one-time) | $2,160 ($6/seat/mo, yearly billing) |
| Cloud cost (10 users, 3 years) | $1,404.00 ($39.00/mo flat) | $2,160 ($6/seat/mo, yearly billing) |
| Free tier user limit | 1 user (multi-user from Essential) | 12 users (Commercial), unlimited (Community, limited features) |
| Time tracking | Included in Free | Requires Pro ($6/seat/mo) |
| Custom fields | Pro ($389.00 one-time) | Pro ($6/seat/mo) |
| SSO | Pro (Google, GitHub, Microsoft, OIDC) | Business ($13/seat/mo) for SAML. OIDC coming soon. |
| Views | Board, List, Grid, Timeline | Board, List, Calendar, Gantt, Spreadsheet |
| Hosting | Self-hosted (Docker) or cloud | Cloud, self-hosted, or air-gapped |
| Best for | Teams that want to pay once and own their tool | Teams that need a workspace with wiki, integrations, and compliance |
Self-hosted cost over 3 years
Plane Pro vs Eigenfocus PRO for a 10-person team, self-hosted
Eigenfocus PRO
One-time payment
$389.00
2-year total
$0
3-year total
$389.00
Unlimited users included. Time tracking, custom fields, and SSO included.
Plane Pro (10 users, self-hosted)
Year 1
$720.00
2-year total
$1,440.00
3-year total
$2,160.00
Based on $6.00/seat/month (yearly billing). Infrastructure costs not included.
Which one fits you?
Eigenfocus is a good fit if you...
- Want to self-host without paying per seat on your own server
- Need time tracking included from the start, not locked behind a paid tier
- Want SSO without jumping to a $13/seat/month plan
- Prefer a focused project management tool over a multi-purpose workspace
- Want predictable costs that do not grow as your team grows
Plane might be a better fit if you...
- Need built-in wiki and documentation alongside your project tracker
- Require compliance certifications (GDPR, HIPAA, ISO 27001, SOC 2)
- Need native GitHub, GitLab, or Slack integrations
- Need air-gapped deployment for disconnected environments
- Want native mobile apps for iOS and Android
See if Eigenfocus fits your workflow
Try the live preview or start with the free edition.