Plane on VPS: installation, configuration, and maintenance

Plane on VPS: Installation, Configuration, and Maintenance

Installing Plane on a VPS involves deploying this powerful open-source tool for project and task management on your own virtual server, providing full control over data, configuration flexibility, and independence from third-party providers. Self-hosting Plane on a server allows organizations and teams to get a full-fledged alternative to commercial solutions like Jira or Linear, with the ability to fine-tune it for unique workflows. In this article, we will detail how to install Plane, configure it for productive work, secure it with HTTPS, and maintain system operability.

What is Plane and Why Do You Need It on a VPS?

Plane is a modern, scalable, and multifunctional tool for managing projects, tasks, and workflows. It was created as an open-source alternative to popular SaaS solutions, offering a wide range of features for planning, progress tracking, and collaboration. Deploying Plane on a VPS gives you full control over the infrastructure, data, and configuration, which is critically important for companies with high security and privacy requirements.

Key Features of Plane

Plane offers an intuitive interface and rich functionality, making it suitable for teams of any size and project type: * **Project and Task Management:** Create projects, tasks, subtasks, set priorities, deadlines, assign assignees. * **Various Views:** Kanban boards, lists, calendar, timelines, and Gantt charts for visualizing progress. * **Flexible Workflows:** Customizable task statuses and transitions to adapt to team specifics. * **Integrations:** Ability to integrate with Git repositories, Slack, and other tools. * **Reporting and Analytics:** Tools for tracking performance, identifying bottlenecks, and making decisions. * **API:** Extensive API for automation and integration with other systems. Plane is designed with modern web technologies in mind, ensuring high performance and interface responsiveness.

Advantages of Self-Hosting

Choosing the `plane self-hosted` version on a VPS has several undeniable advantages over cloud alternatives: * **Full Data Control:** Your data is stored on your server, eliminating risks associated with third-party provider privacy policies and simplifying compliance with regulatory requirements (e.g., GDPR, Federal Law-152). * **Customization and Extensibility:** You can modify the code, add your own plugins, and integrate Plane with your internal infrastructure without limitations. * **Cost-effectiveness:** For large teams or long-term use, `installing Plane` on your own VPS often proves significantly cheaper than a monthly subscription to SaaS solutions. * **Performance:** You control the server resources allocated to Plane, allowing you to optimize performance for your needs, avoiding "noisy neighbor" issues on shared cloud platforms. * **Security:** You manage updates, patches, and security settings yourself, enabling the implementation of individual protection policies. Deploying Plane on a VPS is a strategic decision for those who value independence, security, and flexibility in project management.

System Requirements for Plane Installation on VPS

Effective `Plane installation` and its stable operation directly depend on the adequacy of allocated system resources. Plane, like most modern web applications, consists of several components (frontend, backend, database, Redis) that require a certain amount of CPU, RAM, and disk space.

Minimum Requirements for Plane

For getting acquainted with Plane or for a small team (up to 5-10 active users with moderate load), you can start with minimal configurations: * **Operating System:** Ubuntu 22.04 LTS, Debian 11/12, or CentOS 8/9. It is recommended to use recent LTS versions of Linux for better Docker support. * **Processor (vCPU):** 2 cores. This will be sufficient for handling basic requests and background tasks. * **Random Access Memory (RAM):** 2 GB. This will be distributed among the PostgreSQL database, Redis, and the Plane application itself. * **Disk Space:** 20 GB NVMe SSD. NVMe drives significantly speed up I/O operations, which is critically important for databases. 20 GB will be enough for the OS, Docker images, and a small volume of Plane data. * **Network Bandwidth:** 100 Mbps. It is important to understand that minimum requirements are only suitable for test environments or very small teams. As the number of users or activity increases, performance may significantly decrease.

Recommended Configurations for Productive Work

For medium-sized teams (10-50 active users) or projects with high usage intensity, a more powerful VPS is recommended. This will ensure stability, fast interface response, and comfortable work for all users. * **Processor (vCPU):** 4 cores. * **Random Access Memory (RAM):** 4-8 GB. The more RAM, the better the database will be cached, which will speed up query execution. * **Disk Space:** 50-100 GB NVMe SSD. Consider data growth, especially if you plan to upload attachments to Plane. * **Network Bandwidth:** 1 Gbps. For large organizations or projects with hundreds of users, horizontal scaling or dedicated servers with even more powerful specifications will be required. Below is a table with VPS configuration recommendations for Plane, considering different usage scenarios:

Usage Scenario	Number of Users	vCPU	RAM (GB)	Disk (GB NVMe)	Approximate VPS Cost/Month (Valebyte)
Testing / Personal Use	1-5	2	2	20	from $5-8
Small Team / Startup	5-20	2-4	4	50	from $10-15
Medium Team / Project	20-50	4-6	8	100	from $20-35
Large Project / Department	50-100+	6-8+	16+	200+	from $40+ (or dedicated server)

Choosing the right VPS configuration early on will help avoid performance and scaling issues in the future. Valebyte offers a wide range of VPS plans with NVMe drives, which are ideal for deploying applications like Plane.

Preparing Your VPS for Plane Docker Installation

Before proceeding with the actual `Plane installation` on your server, a series of preparatory steps must be completed. This includes selecting an operating system, basic security configuration, and installing Docker with Docker Compose, which are fundamental for Plane deployment.

Operating System Selection and Initial Setup

For `Plane VPS` deployment, it is recommended to use one of the popular server operating systems. We will focus on Ubuntu 22.04 LTS as one of the most frequently used and well-documented OSes. 1. **System Update:** First, after logging into your new VPS via SSH, update all packages:

sudo apt update && sudo apt upgrade -y

2. **Firewall Configuration (UFW):** Enable UFW (Uncomplicated Firewall) and allow necessary traffic. The minimum required is SSH (port 22), HTTP (port 80), and HTTPS (port 443).

sudo apt install ufw -y
sudo ufw allow ssh
sudo ufw allow http
sudo ufw allow https
sudo ufw enable

Confirm the action by entering `y`. 3. **Create a User with Limited Privileges:** For daily operations, it is not recommended to use the root user. Create a new user and grant them sudo privileges:

sudo adduser planeuser
sudo usermod -aG sudo planeuser

Log out of the root session and log in as `planeuser`.

Installing Docker and Docker Compose

Plane is distributed as a set of Docker containers, so `Plane Docker` installation is a key step. Docker Compose simplifies the management of multiple containers that make up the application. 1. **Install Docker Engine:** Remove old Docker versions, if any:

for pkg in docker.io docker-doc docker-compose docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin docker-engine; do sudo apt remove $pkg; done

Install necessary packages for Docker installation:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install ca-certificates curl gnupg lsb-release -y

Add Docker's official GPG key:

sudo install -m 0755 -d /etc/apt/keyrings
curl -fsSL https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu/gpg | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg
sudo chmod a+r /etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg

Add the Docker repository:

echo \
  "deb [arch="$(dpkg --print-architecture)" signed-by=/etc/apt/keyrings/docker.gpg] https://download.docker.com/linux/ubuntu \
  "$(. /etc/os-release && echo "$VERSION_CODENAME")" stable" | \
  sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/docker.list > /dev/null

Install Docker Engine, Docker CLI, and Containerd:

sudo apt update
sudo apt install docker-ce docker-ce-cli containerd.io docker-buildx-plugin docker-compose-plugin -y

2. **Add User to `docker` Group:** This will allow running Docker commands without `sudo`.

sudo usermod -aG docker ${USER}

Log out of the session and log in again for the changes to take effect, or run `newgrp docker`. 3. **Verify Docker Installation:**

docker run hello-world

You should see the message "Hello from Docker!". 4. **Verify Docker Compose Installation:**

docker compose version

The Docker Compose version should be displayed (e.g., `Docker Compose version v2.x.x`). Your VPS is now ready for Plane deployment. This stage is the foundation for further work and ensures that `Plane on the server` will operate in an isolated and managed environment. If you are already familiar with deploying other applications on Docker, such as Kanboard on VPS or Focalboard on VPS, then the process will seem familiar to you.

Step-by-Step Plane Installation on a Server with Docker Compose

Once your VPS is prepared, you can proceed with `Plane installation` using Docker Compose. This method ensures easy deployment and management of all Plane components (backend, frontend, database, Redis) as a single unit.

Downloading Plane Configuration Files

Plane provides a ready-to-use `docker-compose.yml` file, which significantly simplifies the installation process. 1. **Create a directory for Plane:**

mkdir ~/plane
cd ~/plane

2. **Download the official `docker-compose.yml` and `.env.example` file:** You can find current links in the official Plane documentation or on their GitHub repository. As of writing this article, it looks like this:

curl -L "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/makeplane/plane/master/docker-compose.yml" -o docker-compose.yml
curl -L "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/makeplane/plane/master/.env.example" -o .env

Ensure you are using a stable version of `docker-compose.yml` and `.env.example` from the `master` branch or a corresponding release.

Configuring Environment Variables

The `.env` file contains all necessary environment variables for Plane configuration. It needs to be edited for your environment. 1. **Open the `.env` file for editing:**

nano .env

2. **Key variables to configure:** * `SECRET_KEY`: Generate a long, random key. This is critically important for your application's security. You can use `openssl rand -base64 32` for generation. * `WEB_URL`: Specify the URL where your Plane instance will be accessible (e.g., `https://plane.yourdomain.com`). This is important for correct link and redirect functionality. * `DATABASE_URL`: By default, configured to use the embedded PostgreSQL database. If you want to use an external database, change this line. For most `Plane VPS` installations, the embedded database is perfectly suitable. * `REDIS_URL`: Similarly, by default, configured for embedded Redis. * `DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE`: Usually `plane.settings.production`. Do not change unless you are sure. * `NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL`: Specify the URL of your backend (e.g., `https://plane.yourdomain.com/api`). * `NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL`: Specify the URL of your frontend (e.g., `https://plane.yourdomain.com`). * `NEXT_PUBLIC_SENTRY_DSN`: If you are not using Sentry for error monitoring, leave it empty. * `NEXT_PUBLIC_ENVIRONMENT`: `production`. * `NEXT_PUBLIC_MIXPANEL_TOKEN`: If you are not using Mixpanel, leave it empty. Example of a portion of the `.env` file after editing:

SECRET_KEY=your_very_long_and_secure_random_key_here_generated_with_openssl
WEB_URL=https://plane.valebyte.com
DATABASE_URL=postgresql://plane:plane@plane-db:5432/plane
REDIS_URL=redis://plane-redis:6379/0
DJANGO_SETTINGS_MODULE=plane.settings.production
NEXT_PUBLIC_API_URL=https://plane.valebyte.com/api
NEXT_PUBLIC_APP_URL=https://plane.valebyte.com
NEXT_PUBLIC_ENVIRONMENT=production
# ... other variables

Save and close the file (Ctrl+X, Y, Enter in nano).

Starting Plane with Docker Compose

Now that all configuration files are ready, you can start Plane. 1. **Create a Docker network:**

docker network create plane-network

This will provide an isolated network for all Plane containers. 2. **Start Plane:**

docker compose up -d

The `docker compose up -d` command will download necessary Docker images (if not present locally), create, and start all containers defined in `docker-compose.yml` in the background. 3. **Check container status:**

docker compose ps

You should see all Plane containers (backend, frontend, db, redis) in `running` status. 4. **Perform database migrations:** This is necessary to initialize the Plane database.

docker compose exec backend python manage.py migrate

5. **Create a superuser:** This will allow you to log into the Plane administration panel.

docker compose exec backend python manage.py createsuperuser

Follow the instructions to enter a username, email address, and password. 6. **Collect static files (optional, but recommended):**

docker compose exec backend python manage.py collectstatic --noinput

Now `Plane on the server` is running. However, it is currently only accessible via the VPS IP address and port 8000 (or another port specified in `docker-compose.yml` for the frontend), without HTTPS. The next step is to configure a Reverse Proxy for domain access and security. For comparison, similar deployment steps are used for other tools, such as Vikunja on VPS.

Configuring Reverse Proxy and HTTPS for Plane on VPS

To ensure secure and convenient access to your `Plane VPS` instance, as well as to operate via a domain name, it is necessary to configure a Reverse Proxy with HTTPS support. This is standard practice for any web application in production. We will cover two popular options: Nginx and Caddy.

Using Nginx as a Reverse Proxy

Nginx is a high-performance web server that is excellent for the role of a Reverse Proxy. It is stable, flexible, and well-documented. 1. **Install Nginx:**

sudo apt install nginx -y

2. **Create a configuration file for Plane:**

sudo nano /etc/nginx/sites-available/plane.conf

Insert the following configuration, replacing `plane.yourdomain.com` with your domain:

server {
    listen 80;
    server_name plane.yourdomain.com;

    location / {
        return 301 https://$host$request_uri;
    }
}

server {
    listen 443 ssl http2;
    server_name plane.yourdomain.com;

    ssl_certificate /etc/letsencrypt/live/plane.yourdomain.com/fullchain.pem;
    ssl_certificate_key /etc/letsencrypt/live/plane.yourdomain.com/privkey.pem;
    ssl_session_cache shared:SSL:10m;
    ssl_session_timeout 10m;
    ssl_protocols TLSv1.2 TLSv1.3;
    ssl_ciphers "ECDHE-ECDSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:ECDHE-ECDSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384:ECDHE-ECDSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:ECDHE-RSA-CHACHA20-POLY1305:DHE-RSA-AES128-GCM-SHA256:DHE-RSA-AES256-GCM-SHA384";
    ssl_prefer_server_ciphers on;
    add_header Strict-Transport-Security "max-age=63072000; includeSubDomains; preload";
    add_header X-Frame-Options "DENY";
    add_header X-Content-Type-Options "nosniff";

    location / {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8000; # Port where Plane frontend listens
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_buffering off;
        proxy_request_buffering off;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
    }

    location /api/ {
        proxy_pass http://localhost:8000; # Port where Plane backend listens
        proxy_set_header Host $host;
        proxy_set_header X-Real-IP $remote_addr;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-For $proxy_add_x_forwarded_for;
        proxy_set_header X-Forwarded-Proto $scheme;
        proxy_buffering off;
        proxy_request_buffering off;
        proxy_http_version 1.1;
        proxy_set_header Upgrade $http_upgrade;
        proxy_set_header Connection "upgrade";
    }
}

In this configuration, it is assumed that both the Plane frontend (Next.js) and backend (Django) are accessible on port 8000 within the Docker network, and Nginx will proxy requests to it. If you have changed the ports in `docker-compose.yml`, ensure they match. 3. **Activate the configuration:**

sudo ln -s /etc/nginx/sites-available/plane.conf /etc/nginx/sites-enabled/
sudo nginx -t
sudo systemctl restart nginx

4. **Install Certbot for HTTPS (Let's Encrypt):**

sudo snap install core
sudo snap refresh core
sudo snap install --classic certbot
sudo ln -s /snap/bin/certbot /usr/bin/certbot
sudo certbot --nginx -d plane.yourdomain.com

Follow Certbot's instructions. It will automatically configure Nginx to use SSL certificates. 5. **Check for automatic certificate renewal:**

sudo systemctl status snap.certbot.renew.service

Configuring Caddy for Automatic HTTPS

Caddy is a modern web server that automatically manages Let's Encrypt SSL certificates, significantly simplifying HTTPS configuration. 1. **Install Caddy:**

sudo apt install -y debian-keyring debian-archive-keyring apt-transport-https
curl -1sLf 'https://dl.cloudsmith.io/public/caddy/stable/gpg.key' | sudo gpg --dearmor -o /usr/share/keyrings/caddy-stable-archive-keyring.gpg
curl -1sLf 'https://dl.cloudsmith.io/public/caddy/stable/debian.deb.txt' | sudo tee /etc/apt/sources.list.d/caddy-stable.list
sudo apt update
sudo apt install caddy -y

2. **Create a Caddyfile:**

sudo nano /etc/caddy/Caddyfile

Remove existing content and insert the following, replacing `plane.yourdomain.com` with your domain:

plane.yourdomain.com {
    reverse_proxy localhost:8000
    # Or, if frontend and backend are on different ports:
    # handle /api/* {
    #     reverse_proxy localhost:8001 # E.g., backend on 8001
    # }
    # handle / {
    #     reverse_proxy localhost:8000 # Frontend on 8000
    # }
}

In this configuration, Caddy will proxy all requests to port 8000, where the Plane frontend is running, which in turn handles API requests. 3. **Test and restart Caddy:**

sudo caddy validate
sudo systemctl restart caddy

Caddy will automatically request and install an SSL certificate for your domain. After configuring the Reverse Proxy and HTTPS, your `Plane Docker` instance will be accessible via a secure domain name. Now you can move on to the final stage — maintenance. If you have configured other web applications, such as Cal.com on VPS or Baserow on VPS, this process will already be familiar to you.

Plane Maintenance: Backups, Updates, and Monitoring

Maintaining the operability and security of your `Plane VPS` instance requires regular maintenance. This includes creating data backups, timely software updates, and performance monitoring.

Plane Data Backup Strategies

Backup is the most important aspect of maintaining any production service. In the case of Plane, it is necessary to save both the database and files stored in containers (if they are not mounted to persistent volumes outside the container). 1. **PostgreSQL Database Backup:** The Plane database is the primary storage for all your projects and tasks. It is recommended to create a database dump daily.

# Navigate to the Plane directory
cd ~/plane

# Execute the pg_dump command inside the database container
docker compose exec plane-db pg_dump -U plane -d plane > plane_db_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).sql

This command will create an SQL file with the database dump. The username and database name (`plane`) correspond to the standard Plane configuration. 2. **Docker Volume Backup:** Plane uses Docker volumes to store persistent data, such as uploaded files and configurations.

# Find Plane volume names
docker volume ls | grep plane

# Create a tar archive from the desired volume (e.g., plane_data)
docker run --rm -v plane_data:/volume -v $(pwd):/backup alpine tar cvf /backup/plane_data_$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S).tar /volume

Replace `plane_data` with the actual volume name if it differs. 3. **Automating Backups:** To automate these processes, you can use `cron`. Create a `backup_plane.sh` script:

#!/bin/bash

BACKUP_DIR="/var/backups/plane"
TIMESTAMP=$(date +%Y%m%d_%H%M%S)

mkdir -p $BACKUP_DIR
cd ~/plane

# Backup PostgreSQL database
docker compose exec plane-db pg_dump -U plane -d plane > $BACKUP_DIR/plane_db_$TIMESTAMP.sql

# Backup Docker volumes (adjust volume names as needed)
docker run --rm -v plane_data:/volume -v $BACKUP_DIR:/backup alpine tar cvf /backup/plane_data_$TIMESTAMP.tar /volume

# Delete old backups (e.g., older than 7 days)
find $BACKUP_DIR -type f -name "plane_db_*.sql" -mtime +7 -delete
find $BACKUP_DIR -type f -name "plane_data_*.tar" -mtime +7 -delete

echo "Plane backup completed at $TIMESTAMP"

Make the script executable: `chmod +x backup_plane.sh`. Add it to `crontab -e` for daily execution (e.g., at 3 AM):

0 3 * * * /path/to/your/backup_plane.sh >> /var/log/plane_backup.log 2>&1

It is recommended to store backups on separate storage or in the cloud. For this, you can use tools like Restic on VPS.

Plane Update Process

Updating Plane typically involves updating Docker images and, if necessary, migrating the database. 1. **Navigate to the Plane directory:**

cd ~/plane

2. **Stop Plane:**

docker compose down

3. **Update `docker-compose.yml` and `.env`:** Check the official Plane GitHub repository for changes in `docker-compose.yml` and `.env.example`. Download new versions if available, and carefully transfer your settings from the old `.env` to the new one.

curl -L "https://raw.githubusercontent.com/makeplane/plane/master/docker-compose.yml" -o docker-compose.yml.new
mv docker-compose.yml.new docker-compose.yml # Only if you are sure you haven't made your own changes

Or manually apply changes to your current `docker-compose.yml`. 4. **Pull new Docker images:**

docker compose pull

5. **Start Plane with new images:**

docker compose up -d

6. **Perform database migrations (if required):**

docker compose exec backend python manage.py migrate

Always back up before updating!

Performance and Availability Monitoring

Monitoring your `Plane on the server` will help identify issues and optimize resources in a timely manner. * **VPS Resource Monitoring:** Use `htop`, `top`, `free -h`, `df -h` to track CPU, RAM, and disk space usage. If resources are consistently at their limit, consider upgrading your VPS. * **Docker Container Logs:**

docker compose logs -f

This command will show logs of all running containers in real-time, which is useful for debugging. You can also view logs for a specific service, for example: `docker compose logs -f backend`. * **Availability Checks:** Set up external monitoring (e.g., UptimeRobot or Grafana with Prometheus) to check the availability of your Plane domain. Regular maintenance ensures the stable and secure operation of your `Plane self-hosted` application.

Choosing the Optimal VPS for Plane: Which Valebyte Plan is Right for You?

Choosing the right VPS for `Plane VPS` deployment is an investment in your team's performance and stability. The correct configuration ensures uninterrupted operation, while excessive cost-saving can lead to slowdowns and downtime. Valebyte offers flexible plans capable of meeting the needs of any project.

Load Assessment and Scaling

When choosing a VPS, it's important to consider not only the current but also the potential number of users, as well as their work intensity: * **Number of Active Users:** The more users simultaneously working with Plane, the higher the load on CPU and RAM. * **Task Type:** Simple tasks with text descriptions require fewer resources than tasks with many attachments, comments, and frequent status updates. * **API and Integrations Usage:** Active use of API for integration with other systems (e.g., CI/CD, Slack) also increases the load. * **Data Volume:** Over time, the database will grow, requiring more disk space and potentially affecting query speed if the disk is not NVMe. Valebyte offers VPS with NVMe drives, which provide significantly higher read/write speeds compared to traditional SSDs or HDDs. This is critically important for Plane database performance.

Example VPS Configurations for Different Scenarios

Let's consider which Valebyte plans will be optimal for Plane depending on team size and anticipated load: * **For individual use or a very small team (up to 5 people):** * **Valebyte VPS "Starter" (or similar):** 2 vCPU, 2-4 GB RAM, 20-50 GB NVMe. * Such a configuration will be sufficient for getting acquainted with Plane, managing personal projects, or for a small team without intensive load. The cost of such plans usually starts from $5-10 per month. * **For a medium team (5-20 people) or a fast-growing startup:** * **Valebyte VPS "Standard" (or similar):** 4 vCPU, 8 GB RAM, 50-100 GB NVMe. * This is a balanced solution that will ensure comfortable work, fast page loading, and stable interface responsiveness even with active use. Recommended for most teams starting with Plane. The cost typically ranges from $15-30 per month. * **For a large team or department (20-50 people) with high load:** * **Valebyte VPS "Pro" (or similar):** 6-8 vCPU, 16 GB RAM, 100-200 GB NVMe. * Such resources will allow Plane to handle a large number of simultaneous requests while maintaining high performance. This is an ideal choice for production environments where reliability and speed are critical. The cost can vary from $30-60 per month. * **For very large organizations (100+ people) or critically important projects:** * In this case, either a very powerful VPS with 12+ vCPU and 32+ GB RAM, or a dedicated server, may be required. Horizontal scaling (distributing Plane components across multiple servers) may also be considered. Valebyte offers both powerful VPS and dedicated servers capable of handling any load. Below is a table with Valebyte plan examples and their recommendations for Plane deployment:

Valebyte Plan	vCPU	RAM (GB)	Disk (GB NVMe)	Approximate Price/Month	Recommendation for Plane
VPS-2	2	4	50	$10-12	Testing, personal use, very small teams (up to 5)
VPS-4	4	8	100	$20-25	Small and medium teams (5-20), standard load
VPS-6	6	16	200	$40-45	Large teams (20-50), high load, intensive use
VPS-8+	8+	32+	400+	$70+	Very large projects, critically important systems, scaling potential

By choosing Valebyte, you get not only powerful and reliable servers but also quality technical support that will assist you with any infrastructure-related questions. This ensures confidence that your `Plane self-hosted` will operate stably and efficiently. If you are looking for other automation or management tools, Valebyte is also an excellent choice for Activepieces on VPS or Windmill on VPS.

Conclusion

Installing Plane on a VPS provides teams with a powerful, flexible, and fully controlled tool for project management, eliminating dependence on third-party services and ensuring complete data sovereignty. By following detailed instructions for deployment using Docker Compose, configuring secure access via a Reverse Proxy with HTTPS, and implementing regular backup and update procedures, you can create a reliable and high-performance working environment. To ensure optimal performance and stability of your `Plane VPS` instance, we recommend choosing Valebyte plans with NVMe drives and sufficient RAM, corresponding to your team's actual workload.