OpenProject
Web-based project management with Gantt charts, boards, time tracking and meetings, self-hosted or cloud.
Gantt charts, agile boards, time and cost tracking and meeting minutes in one GPL-3.0 platform.
OpenProject is web-based project management software for organizations that need transparency and data sovereignty. It suits teams replacing Jira, MS Project, Monday or Asana with something they can host themselves.
What it is
It covers project and portfolio management, Gantt scheduling, Kanban, Scrum and SAFe boards, time tracking, cost reporting and budgeting, bug tracking, wikis, forums and meeting agendas with minutes. Integrations named in the README include Nextcloud, XWiki, GitHub and GitLab.
Who it's for
It suits companies, public bodies and regulated industries that want to host project data themselves. It does not suit a two-person team that wants a ten-minute no-ops tool, and some features sit behind Enterprise plans.
Key features
Gantt planning
Project planning and scheduling with Gantt charts and portfolio views.
Agile boards
Kanban, Scrum and SAFe boards on the same work packages.
Time and cost tracking
Time tracking, cost reporting and budgeting built into the platform.
Meeting management
Meeting agendas and minutes tied to the project.
Bug tracking and wikis
Bug tracking plus team wikis, forums and news.
Developer integrations
Integrations with Nextcloud, XWiki, GitHub and GitLab.
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Our honest verdict
What's great
- Covers classic Gantt planning and agile boards in one tool, with time and cost reporting included.
- Self-hosting keeps project data on your own infrastructure; the README lists data sovereignty as a goal.
- Community edition is free, and a 14-day trial of Enterprise cloud or an on-premises trial licence is offered.
- Security fixes are published with advisories in release notes; the 17.9.7 notes list several.
Where it falls short
- Running it in production means you install, back up and upgrade the application yourself using the installation guides.
- Enterprise add-ons and support tiers (Basic, Professional, Premium, Corporate) are paid, and the cheaper tiers have 25-user minimums.
- Releases are frequent and include security fixes, so a self-hosted instance needs regular updating.
- The GPL-3.0 licence is copyleft, which matters if you plan to modify and redistribute it.
Pricing & license
Community edition is free under GPL-3.0. openproject.org/pricing shows Enterprise plans from Basic at EUR 5.95, Professional at EUR 10.95 and Premium at EUR 15.95 per user per month, with Corporate on request; Basic and Professional have a 25-user minimum.
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FAQ
Is OpenProject free?
The self-hosted Community edition is free of charge; Enterprise add-ons, cloud hosting and support are paid.
What licence is it under?
The GNU General Public License version 3.
Does it have a cloud version?
Yes, the README offers a 14-day free trial and Enterprise in cloud or on-premises form.
