Project Management

OpenProject

OpenProject is an open source project management software supporting classic, agile, and hybrid methodologies in a secure environment.

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Overview

OpenProject offers project planning, task management, agile boards, time tracking, and team collaboration features with data sovereignty and open source transparency. It supports on-premises and cloud hosting with enterprise-grade security.

Updated Oct 21, 2026

20 things

What OpenProject has

Apps

iOS
Android

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.
Source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, modify, or self-host.
Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud. One of 5 Project Management tools you can self-host.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data. One of 15 Project Management tools with MCP server.
A machine-readable description of an API's endpoints and request formats.

For teams

Multiple people can work on the same content simultaneously and see each other's changes live. One of 5 Project Management tools with real-time collaboration.

Hosting and storage

Vendor-provided online infrastructure for deploying and running software. One of 4 Project Management tools with cloud hosting.
A service that runs the software on servers provided and maintained by a hosting provider.
A vendor-operated service that runs and maintains software on its own infrastructure.

Support

A designated support representative helps a customer with their support needs.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 13 Project Management tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 15 Project Management tools with human support.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool. One of 11 Project Management tools with onboarding service.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone. One of 5 Project Management tools with phone support.
Expert services that help organizations plan, implement, or improve their work processes. One of 6 Project Management tools with professional services.

Learning

Earn official badges and certifications to validate your knowledge of the tool. One of 5 Project Management tools with certification program.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 10 Project Management tools with community.
An educational resource that explains a topic and helps readers build their knowledge. One of 4 Project Management tools with guide.

10 features

Key Features

Project Management
Boost team productivity and satisfaction with OpenProject, your go-to solution for seamless collaboration in any project management approach.
Project planning
Collaboratively create and visualize project plans using Gantt charts in OpenProject. Break down the activities and create a detailed schedule that shows how and when deliverables within the project scope will be accomplished.
Agile boards
Use OpenProject's agile boards for efficient team organization and a clear view of project progress. Tailored for agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, it ensures streamlined collaboration.
Team Planner
Visually assign tasks to team members in a weekly or bi-weekly calendar to plan the activities with your team and to get a better perspective on the topics the team is working on.
Project portfolios
Have an overview of your entire project portfolio - whether for classic, agile or hybrid project management.
Resource management
Plan and allocate resources across projects based on availability and capacity. Balance workloads and identify overallocations before they impact delivery.
Product roadmap
OpenProject is the easiest way to plan, visualize and communicate your product roadmap.
Kanban boards
A Kanban board for status updates. With a status board you can visualize and continuously improve the workflow.
Shared documents
Seamlessly collaborate on shared documents in real time across teams.
GitHub connection
With the GitHub integration, you can connect your project management directly with the development environment and have everything in view.

Pros and cons

Pros

Open source with transparent code and community involvement.
Supports multiple project management methodologies: classic, agile, and hybrid.
Strong data sovereignty with on-premises and EU-based hosting options.
Comprehensive feature set including planning, tracking, collaboration, and reporting.
Enterprise-grade security features including two-factor authentication and encrypted data.

Cons

Enterprise on-premises edition requires Linux or Mac experience for installation.
Some advanced features and integrations are available only in paid Enterprise plans.
User interface may have a learning curve for new users unfamiliar with project management tools.
Pricing plans have minimum user requirements which may not suit very small teams.
Documentation mentions some missing translations in features comparison tables.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Freemium. Paid plans start at €5.95 per month.

Community
€0
Community edition
€0
Basic
€5.95
per month
Professional
€10.95
per month
Premium
€15.95
per month

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20 things

What OpenProject has

Apps

iOS
Android

For developers

Programmatic access to the product's data and features for developers.
Source code is publicly available for anyone to inspect, modify, or self-host.
Run the software on your own servers instead of the vendor's cloud. One of 5 Project Management tools you can self-host.
A Model Context Protocol server that lets AI tools connect to and act on your data. One of 15 Project Management tools with MCP server.
A machine-readable description of an API's endpoints and request formats.

For teams

Multiple people can work on the same content simultaneously and see each other's changes live. One of 5 Project Management tools with real-time collaboration.

Hosting and storage

Vendor-provided online infrastructure for deploying and running software. One of 4 Project Management tools with cloud hosting.
A service that runs the software on servers provided and maintained by a hosting provider.
A vendor-operated service that runs and maintains software on its own infrastructure.

Support

A designated support representative helps a customer with their support needs.
Get help from the support team by writing to them via email. One of 13 Project Management tools with email support.
Real people you can contact when you need help with the tool. One of 15 Project Management tools with human support.
Guided setup and training to help new users get started with the tool. One of 11 Project Management tools with onboarding service.
Get help from the support team by calling them directly on the phone. One of 5 Project Management tools with phone support.
Expert services that help organizations plan, implement, or improve their work processes. One of 6 Project Management tools with professional services.

Learning

Earn official badges and certifications to validate your knowledge of the tool. One of 5 Project Management tools with certification program.

Extras

An online space where users can connect, share tips, and help each other. One of 10 Project Management tools with community.
An educational resource that explains a topic and helps readers build their knowledge. One of 4 Project Management tools with guide.

10 features

Key Features

Project Management
Boost team productivity and satisfaction with OpenProject, your go-to solution for seamless collaboration in any project management approach.
Project planning
Collaboratively create and visualize project plans using Gantt charts in OpenProject. Break down the activities and create a detailed schedule that shows how and when deliverables within the project scope will be accomplished.
Agile boards
Use OpenProject's agile boards for efficient team organization and a clear view of project progress. Tailored for agile methodologies like Scrum and Kanban, it ensures streamlined collaboration.
Team Planner
Visually assign tasks to team members in a weekly or bi-weekly calendar to plan the activities with your team and to get a better perspective on the topics the team is working on.
Project portfolios
Have an overview of your entire project portfolio - whether for classic, agile or hybrid project management.
Resource management
Plan and allocate resources across projects based on availability and capacity. Balance workloads and identify overallocations before they impact delivery.
Product roadmap
OpenProject is the easiest way to plan, visualize and communicate your product roadmap.
Kanban boards
A Kanban board for status updates. With a status board you can visualize and continuously improve the workflow.
Shared documents
Seamlessly collaborate on shared documents in real time across teams.
GitHub connection
With the GitHub integration, you can connect your project management directly with the development environment and have everything in view.

Pros and cons

Pros

Open source with transparent code and community involvement.
Supports multiple project management methodologies: classic, agile, and hybrid.
Strong data sovereignty with on-premises and EU-based hosting options.
Comprehensive feature set including planning, tracking, collaboration, and reporting.
Enterprise-grade security features including two-factor authentication and encrypted data.

Cons

Enterprise on-premises edition requires Linux or Mac experience for installation.
Some advanced features and integrations are available only in paid Enterprise plans.
User interface may have a learning curve for new users unfamiliar with project management tools.
Pricing plans have minimum user requirements which may not suit very small teams.
Documentation mentions some missing translations in features comparison tables.

As of October 2026

Pricing

Freemium. Paid plans start at €5.95 per month.

Community
€0
Community edition
€0
Basic
€5.95
per month
Professional
€10.95
per month
Premium
€15.95
per month

You?

Be the first to rate OpenProject

Your review helps others make better decisions. No account needed. Takes about 10 seconds.

Featured Video

See OpenProject at work before you try it.

Watch on YouTube

0 questions

OpenProject

Overview

What OpenProject has

Apps

For developers

For teams

Hosting and storage

Support

Learning

Extras

Key Features

Project Management

Project planning

Agile boards

Team Planner

Project portfolios

Resource management

Product roadmap

Kanban boards

Shared documents

GitHub connection

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

OpenProject pricing plans

Community

Community edition

Basic

Professional

Premium

Be the first to rate OpenProject

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

What OpenProject has

Apps

For developers

For teams

Hosting and storage

Support

Learning

Extras

Key Features

Project Management

Project planning

Agile boards

Team Planner

Project portfolios

Resource management

Product roadmap

Kanban boards

Shared documents

GitHub connection

Pros and cons

Pros

Cons

Pricing

OpenProject pricing plans

Community

Community edition

Basic

Professional

Premium

Be the first to rate OpenProject

Featured Video

Frequently Asked Questions

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