OpenProject

OpenProject is web-based project management software for classic, agile, or hybrid projects. Teams can plan projects and timelines with Gantt charts, and use agile boards to organize work and follow progress with Scrum or Kanban. The Community edition includes a project overview, work packages, meetings, calendars, Gantt charts, agile boards, and time tracking. OpenProject can be installed on an organization's own infrastructure or used through hosted Enterprise Cloud. Self-managed installation options include DEB or RPM packages, Docker, Kubernetes, and Helm charts. Listed integrations include Nextcloud, OneDrive, SharePoint, GitHub, GitLab, and XWiki; community-built options include Excel synchronization and Slack notifications. Security features include two-factor authentication, LDAP sync, salted bcrypt password storage, and role-based access controls. The maker says cloud data is encrypted in transit and at rest, with continuous backups, and that the service meets GDPR and German BDSG requirements. OpenProject is published under the GNU GPL v3. Community is free; paid plans start at €5.95 per user per month, with a 25-user minimum for Basic.

Who it is for

OpenProject suits organizations coordinating classic, agile, or hybrid work that need planning, collaboration, or time tracking. Its self-managed option may fit organizations that value data sovereignty and on-premises deployment.

What is good

Supports Gantt planning and Scrum and Kanban boards.
Community edition includes time tracking and calendars.
Can be installed on premises or used as hosted Enterprise Cloud.
Published under the GNU GPL v3.

What to know first

Basic has a 25-user minimum.
Professional has a 25-user minimum.
Premium has a 100-user minimum.

Verdict

OpenProject offers project planning and collaboration across classic, agile, and hybrid work, with community and paid plans. Its hosting choices and user minimums are key considerations when selecting a plan.

OpenProject plans and pricing

All plans

Community Free No minimum users · Community features · Community support openproject.org · 2 Oct 2026

Basic €5.95/mo per user per month 25 minimum users · Basic Enterprise add-ons · Email support openproject.org · 2 Oct 2026

Professional €10.95/mo per user per month 25 minimum users · Professional Enterprise add-ons · Phone support openproject.org · 2 Oct 2026

Premium €15.95/mo per user per month 100 minimum users · Premium Enterprise add-ons · Remote hands · Installation and upgrade assistance openproject.org · 2 Oct 2026

Corporate Not published 250 minimum users openproject.org · 20 Sept 2026

Corporate Not published On request 250 minimum users · Corporate Enterprise add-ons · Dedicated support engineer · Onboarding training openproject.org · 2 Oct 2026

Compared on project management software

Free plan: Yes

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