OpenProject is a web-based open source project management platform written in Ruby that serves as an enterprise-ready alternative to commercial tools like Jira, MS Project, Monday, and Asana. The software is designed for teams and organizations that prioritize transparency, flexibility, and data sovereignty, with the ability to be self-hosted and deployed on-premises or in the cloud.
The platform consolidates multiple project management and collaboration functions into a single interface. Core capabilities include project and portfolio management, agile methodologies such as Kanban, Scrum, and SAFe frameworks, and project planning with Gantt chart visualization. Beyond traditional project management, OpenProject handles task management, bug tracking, time tracking with cost reporting and budgeting, product and release planning, and team collaboration features including wikis, forums, and news sections. The software also supports meeting management through agenda and minutes functionality, and integrates with external tools including Nextcloud, XWiki, GitHub, and GitLab.
The repository's topic tags reflect this broad feature set, including angular, bcf, boards, bug-tracker, gantt, gantt-chart, ifc, issue-tracker, kanban, project-management, project-planning, roadmap, scrum, timeline, and workflows.
OpenProject operates under a freemium model with multiple deployment options. The Community Edition is available as a free, self-hosted offering, while a 14-day free trial provides access to the full feature set. The Enterprise Edition includes cloud or on-premises deployment with comprehensive support and additional add-ons. The project maintains extensive documentation and offers training and consulting services to help organizations implement the platform.
The software is licensed under the GNU General Public License version 3, ensuring it remains open source and freely available. The project actively encourages community contributions and maintains a transparent development process through its community instance, where users can participate in forum discussions, report bugs, and request features. OpenProject GmbH, the company behind the project, actively contributes to development and maintains hiring for full-time positions. The project takes security seriously with a responsible disclosure policy that prioritizes security issues in the development pipeline. The platform is trusted by organizations worldwide, including enterprises, public institutions, and highly regulated industries that require control over their data and infrastructure.
