Asana
Web and mobile work management platform to organize and track team projects and tasks
OpenProject
Collaborative web-based project management for teams and societies
OpenProject delivers web‑based planning, task tracking, agile boards, roadmaps, time‑tracking and collaboration tools, with GitHub integration and self‑hosted or cloud options for teams of any size.
Overview
Overview
OpenProject is a web‑based project management platform designed for teams that need comprehensive planning, task coordination, and collaborative reporting. It supports classic project scheduling, agile Scrum and Kanban boards, product roadmaps, time‑tracking, budgeting, bug tracking, wikis, forums, and meeting management, all accessible through a single interface.
Who it’s for and how to deploy
The software serves organizations of any size—from growing startups to large enterprises—that require transparent governance and the ability to host data on‑premise or in the cloud. The free Community edition can be self‑hosted using the provided installation guides, while the Enterprise edition adds professional support, additional add‑ons, and optional cloud hosting. Documentation, training, and a vibrant community forum help teams get up to speed quickly, and GitHub integration lets work packages be linked directly to pull requests for seamless development workflows.
Highlights
Integrated GitHub work package linking
Full‑stack agile and Scrum support with Kanban boards
Comprehensive time‑tracking, budgeting and cost reporting
Self‑hosted Community edition and Enterprise cloud/on‑prem options
Pros
- Rich feature set covering planning to reporting
- Strong community and enterprise support
- Flexible deployment (self‑hosted or cloud)
- Open source license encourages customization
Considerations
- Ruby on Rails stack may require specialized hosting expertise
- Enterprise features locked behind paid plans
- UI can feel dense for new users
- Limited native mobile apps
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Fit guide
Great for
- Mid‑size to large teams needing end‑to‑end project governance
- Organizations that require on‑premise data control
- Agile teams that want integrated Scrum/Kanban tools
- Companies seeking open‑source flexibility with optional commercial support
Not ideal when
- Very small teams looking for a lightweight kanban board
- Projects that need only simple task lists without reporting
- Teams without Ruby/Rails hosting expertise for self‑hosted setup
- Organizations that cannot allocate budget for Enterprise add‑ons
How teams use it
Product Roadmap Planning
Align releases, track milestones, and visualize timelines across multiple teams.
Bug Tracking with GitHub Integration
Link issues directly to pull requests for seamless development and faster resolution.
Time‑Tracking for Client Billing
Record hours, generate cost reports, and manage budgets within the same system.
Cross‑Team Collaboration
Use wikis, forums, and meeting minutes to keep stakeholders informed and aligned.
Tech snapshot
Ruby79%
TypeScript12%
HTML7%
Sass2%
Nix1%
Shell1%
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free version?
Yes, the Community edition is free and can be self‑hosted.
Can I use OpenProject on the cloud?
The Enterprise edition offers cloud hosting, while the Community edition can be deployed on any server.
What technologies does OpenProject use?
It is built primarily with Ruby on Rails and an Angular/TypeScript front‑end, plus SCSS, Sass, and other web technologies.
How is data security handled?
Security issues are prioritized, with a responsible disclosure process and regular updates to address vulnerabilities.
Is commercial support available?
Enterprise customers receive comprehensive support, add‑ons, and optional training services.
Project at a glance
Active- Stars
- 14,181
- Watchers
- 14,181
- Forks
- 3,058
LicenseGPL-3.0
Repo age13 years old
Last commit4 hours ago
Primary languageRuby
Last synced 4 hours ago