OpenProject

Manage your projects, tasks and goals. Collaborate via work packages and link them to your pull requests on Github.

GitHub stars: 16,400
License: GPL-3.0
Latest release: v17.9.1
1 October 2026
Last commit: 12 October 2026
Runs on: Ruby, Debian packages, Docker

Commits per month, last 12 months

16,483 commits

Replaces

Paid products OpenProject can stand in for.

BasecampProject management and team communication.Microsoft ProjectProject planning with Gantt charts.AsanaWork and project management for teams.JiraIssue and project tracking from Atlassian.monday.comWork management boards for teams.YouTrackJetBrains' issue tracker.ClickUpAll-in-one tasks, docs and goals.SmartsheetSpreadsheet-style work management.

How to self-host OpenProject

OpenProject runs on Ruby, Debian packages and Docker. The project's own install guide is the place to start; most people put it on a small server with Docker and a reverse proxy for HTTPS.

Get a server: a home server, a VPS, or a managed app host.
Install it the way the project's docs describe, usually with Docker Compose.
Put it behind HTTPS and set up backups before you add real data.
Update it regularly. Watch the project's releases.

New to self-hosting? Start with the beginner's guide.

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Questions

Is OpenProject free?

Yes. OpenProject is open source under the GPL-3.0 license, so you can use it without paying for a license. You pay only for the server it runs on.

Can I self-host OpenProject?

Yes. OpenProject runs on Ruby, Debian packages and Docker. Follow the install guide in the project's documentation, or use a host that installs it for you.

What does OpenProject replace?

People use OpenProject instead of Basecamp, Microsoft Project, Asana or Jira.

Is OpenProject still maintained?

The last change to OpenProject's code was on 12 October 2026, with 16483 commits in the last 12 months.

Topics

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