OpenProject Overview

OpenProject offers a versatile project management solution that supports classic, agile, and hybrid methodologies. It provides tools such as task management, Gantt charts, and boards, enhancing team collaboration. A notable feature is the emphasis on data sovereignty and security, ensuring that project data is protected and transparently managed. OpenProject is open source, offering flexibility and customization to meet specific business needs. The software supports time and cost reporting, adding value by enabling detailed project tracking and budget management. Unique selling points include its open-source nature and comprehensive capabilities across various project management styles, all within a secure environment. This positions OpenProject as a strong competitor in the project management software market, offering significant ROI through its adaptable and secure platform.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Collaboration, Workflow Management, Engagement Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using OpenProject.

Other use cases:

  • Offer Management
  • Onboarding
  • Proposal & Quote Management
  • Products & Pricelist Management
  • Forecasting
  • Sales Review & Feedback
  • Business Development
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Business Priorities

Improve Internal Communications is the most popular business priority that customers and associates have achieved using OpenProject.

OpenProject Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

OpenProject works with different mediums / channels such as Offline. On Premises. and Website.

OpenProject's features include Dashboard. and OpenProject support capabilities include 24/7 Support, AI Powered, Email Support, etc. also OpenProject analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"...It offers project management tools similiar to any other software in that area...." Peer review by Verified Reviewer

Peer review evidence (same sources as the product rating summary)

"...You solve communication and collaboration problems with the use of this platform...." Peer review by Andrea G., Jefe de Departamento de Prensa, Sports
"...Hopefully a better traked workflow over the different projects and a easier comunication to the other projekt partners...." Peer review by Ulrich S., Architect
"...The planning becomes much simpler as well as the follow-up to the projects, the whole team is on the same page and with the will to complete the projects on time, that generates a greater motivation towards the achievements of the institution...." Peer review by Jorge luis R., Gerente de Auditoría Apoyo Técnico y Soporte, Banking

OpenProject, belong to a category of solutions that help Project Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

OpenProject is an open-source project management software for classic, agile, or hybrid methodologies. Features include task management, Gantt charts, boards, team collaboration, and time/cost reporting.

Popular Business Setting

for OpenProject

Top Industries

  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
  • Government Administration

Popular in

  • Small Business
  • Mid Market
  • Enterprise

OpenProject is popular in Information Technology And Services, Computer Software, and Government Administration and is widely used by Small Business, Mid Market, and Enterprise.

OpenProject Customer wins, Customer success stories, Case studies

How can OpenProject enhance your Collaboration process?

How can OpenProject optimize your Workflow Management Workflow?

How does OpenProject facilitate Engagement Management?

What benefits does OpenProject offer for Offer Management?

How can OpenProject optimize your Onboarding Workflow?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well OpenProject solved their Project Management needs. Cuspera uses 253 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Project Management needs.

Département du Sénat de Berlin pour l'éducation, la jeunesse et la famille - Government Administration - Large

Berlin, Germany

OpenProject helps the Berlin Senate Department for Education manage complex IT projects. The department uses hybrid project management to combine classic planning with agile methods. OpenProject give...s a clear view of project status, responsibilities, and progress. All IT projects follow a standard process mapped in OpenProject, from idea to completion. This central platform improves transparency, coordination, and control across teams.

Parlement de l'État de Brandebourg - Government Administration - Medium

Potsdam, Germany

OpenProject helped the Parliament of the State of Brandenburg manage projects and tasks for over 600 users. Teams use OpenProject for IT, public relations, HR, and legislative projects. The software ...supports secure, flexible collaboration and integrates with Nextcloud for file management. OpenProject enables transparent planning with Gantt charts and Kanban boards. The parliament values its on-premise hosting and strong support for public sector needs.

Was hab' ich? - Health, Wellness And Fitness - Small

Dresden, Germany

OpenProject helped Was hab' ich?, a German healthcare NGO, migrate from Jira for project management. The team used OpenProject's Excel Synchronization to transfer data, keeping workflows smooth. Empl...oyees adapted quickly, with positive feedback on features like work packages and time tracking. Data security was a key reason for choosing OpenProject's on-premises option. The switch supported agile methods and improved project visibility for the team.

3D-Micromac AG - Mechanical Or Industrial Engineering - Medium

Chemnitz, Germany

3D-Micromac AG used OpenProject to improve project management for laser micromachining. Before, they relied on MS Project and Excel, which became hard to manage as the team grew. OpenProject made tas...k tracking more transparent and helped prevent employee overload. The company used templates, tickets, and reports to boost collaboration across departments. Integration with CRM and production data streamlined workflows. OpenProject's open source model allowed flexible adaptation for complex engineering projects.

Union Community Care - Hospital & Health Care - Medium

Lancaster, USA

Union Community Care uses OpenProject to manage IT projects in health care. The team benefits from Kanban boards for collaboration and task tracking. OpenProject's open source model and nonprofit pri...cing are key for handling sensitive patient data. The software helps the team plan, prioritize, and complete tasks efficiently. Union Community Care values OpenProject's transparency and alignment with their mission.

Ville de Ravensburg - Government Administration - Medium

Ravensburg, Germany

OpenProject helps the city of Ravensburg manage over 180 projects with classic project management tools. The city uses Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and time tracking to plan long-term and avoid staff... overload. OpenProject makes workloads visible and resource planning easier. Flexible configuration and on-premise hosting are key for public sector needs. Staff can assign, track, and manage tasks efficiently across departments.

OpenProject Release 13.3: Custom project lists

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

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OpenProject GmbH News

Product

OpenProject and XWiki join EuroCommons to advance European digital sovereignty

OpenProject and XWiki have joined the EuroCommons initiative to advance European digital sovereignty by providing an open source alternative to Atlassian's Jira and Confluence. The collaboration includes integration between OpenProject and XWiki, enhancing project management and enterprise knowledge management capabilities. This initiative aims to reduce dependency on proprietary tools and foster a sustainable digital infrastructure in Europe.

Product

Connect OpenProject with XWiki: Enterprise knowledge management meets project management

OpenProject and XWiki have announced an integration in OpenProject 17.6, planned for July 2026. This integration links project management in OpenProject with enterprise knowledge management in XWiki, providing a seamless connection between project tasks and documentation. It aims to offer an open source alternative to Jira and Confluence, enhancing collaboration and traceability in project workflows.

Product

OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 3.1.0

OpenProject released version 3.1.0 of its integration app for Nextcloud, adding support for Nextcloud 34 and improving stability. The update includes bug fixes and usability enhancements, such as improved SSO connection status and restored notifications in the Nextcloud widget. Users are encouraged to update via the Nextcloud App Store.

Partnership

OpenProject and msg announce partnership for digitally sovereign project management

OpenProject and msg have formed a partnership to offer digitally sovereign project management solutions, focusing on the public sector and regulated industries. This collaboration combines OpenProject's open source platform with msg's consulting expertise, providing comprehensive support from implementation to operation. The partnership aims to address the demand for scalable, data-sovereign alternatives as organizations transition from Atlassian's Data Center products.

OpenProject GmbH Profile

Company Name

OpenProject GmbH

HQ Location

Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 5 10178 Berlin Germany

Employees

51-100

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Financials

PRIVATE