Planio provides a comprehensive project management platform that combines issue tracking, agile project management, help desk support, Git hosting, and time tracking in one place4. The software is based on Redmine, an open-source Ruby on Rails project management application, with Planio's own enhancements.
Founded in 2009 by Jan Schulz-Hofen.
Initially developed for internal use at LAUNCH, a web design agency.
Launched publicly due to customer demand.
By 2020, Planio reached $1.3 million in annual revenue.
The company is bootstrapped, with no reported external funding.
Issue tracking and bug tracking.
Agile project management with kanban boards and sprint planning.
Git and SVN repository hosting.
Time tracking.
Team chat and documentation.
Help desk support.
File management and collaboration tools.
The company appears to have focused on organic growth and product development.
The company emphasizes adaptability to both traditional and agile project management methodologies.
Sustainability and transparency.
Focus on long-term business building rather than rapid growth.
Customer-centric approach.
As of 2020, Planio had 14,000 customers.
The platform is used by businesses worldwide for software development, project management, and team collaboration.
