🩺 Vitals
- 📦 Version: v17.0.2 (Released 2026-01-27)
- 🚀 Velocity: Active (Last commit 2026-01-30)
- 🌟 Community: 14.3k Stars · 3.1k Forks
- 🐞 Backlog: 139 Open Issues
🏗️ Profile
- Official: openproject.org
- Source: github.com/opf/openproject
- License: GPL-3.0
- Deployment: Docker / DEB / RPM
- Data Model: SQL (Postgres)
- Jurisdiction: Germany 🇩🇪, EU 🇪🇺
- Compliance: ISO 27001 (Cloud Infrastructure), GDPR
- Complexity: Moderate (3/5) - Enterprise Stack
- Maintenance: Moderate (3/5) - Regular Updates
- Enterprise Ready: Very High (5/5) - SSO, LDAP, 2FA, Gantt
1. The Executive Summary
What is it? OpenProject is a powerful open-source project management software that supports classic (Waterfall), Agile (Scrum), and Hybrid methodologies. It is designed for complex, large-scale projects and offers features like Gantt charts, budgeting, and time tracking out of the box.
The Strategic Verdict:
- 🔴 For Simple Tasks: Caution. Too heavy for personal to-do lists.
- 🟢 For Enterprises: Strong Buy. Excellent for organizations that need strict data privacy (GDPR) and complex project portfolio management.
2. The "Hidden" Costs (TCO Analysis)
| Cost Component | Proprietary (MS Project) | OpenProject (Self-Hosted) |
|---|---|---|
| License Fee | ~$30/user/mo | $0 (GPLv3) |
| Infrastructure | $0 | ~$40/mo (VPS) |
| Compliance | Vendor Cloud | 100% Owned |
3. The "Day 2" Reality Check
🚀 Deployment & Operations
- Installation: Mature packaging. OfficialDocker containers and Linux packages (DEB/RPM) make it standard to deploy on typical infrastructure.
- Architecture: Ruby on Rails backend with Angular frontend. Requires PostgreSQL.
🛡️ Security & Governance
- Compliance: ISO 27001 (Cloud Infrastructure), GDPR
- Identity: First-class support for LDAP, OpenID Connect, and SAML (Enterprise Edition for some).
4. Market Landscape
🏢 Proprietary Incumbents
- Microsoft Project
- Jira
🤝 Open Source Ecosystem
- (None identified)