Open source project management with Gantt, agile boards and time tracking
OpenProject is an open source project management platform developed in Germany, covering classic, agile and hybrid methods with Gantt charts, Scrum and Kanban boards, time and cost tracking, wikis and meetings. The Community edition is free to self-host, and the company sells an Enterprise edition and a hosted cloud aimed at organizations that care about data sovereignty.
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- alternatives
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- Updated
- Oct 12, 2026
Features
Our take
Pros
- Open source and free to self-host with the Community edition
- Gantt charts, agile boards, time and cost tracking in one tool
- Developed in Germany with a focus on data sovereignty and GDPR
Cons
- The interface feels dated and dense next to newer tools
- Several advanced features are reserved for the Enterprise edition
- Self-hosting requires server setup and ongoing maintenance
Editorial assessment by the Alternatives.tools team, based on what the product is known for. Not a user review.
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