# OpenProject Software 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons | Capterra > Capterra's in-depth exploration of OpenProject Software's capabilities reveals its suitability for various software needs and provides a comprehensive overview of OpenProject Software pricing, features, integrations, and potential alternatives. Source: https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject --- # OpenProject Software Review 2026: Features, Integrations, Pros & Cons Last updated on October 17, 2025 Written byBarkha Bali Barkha Bali Content Writer Barkha Bali is a writer at Capterra. She provides insights to help small and midsize businesses identify the right software for their needs by analyzing more than 550,000 Capterra user reviews and nearly 48,000 interactions between Capterra so... 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Edited by [Marcela Gava](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/marcela-gava/) Marcela Gava is a senior content analyst at Capterra, covering the latest trends in technology, with a focus on cybersecurity, finance, marketing, and digital culture. Her research has been featured in Brazilian media outlets such as Folha de S. Paulo, G1, Época Negócios, PEGN, and Forbes Brazil. [Key takeaways](#key-takeaways)[Our verdict](#our-verdict)[Alternatives](#alternatives)[Users](#users)[Interface](#interface)[Features](#features)[Pricing](#pricing)[Integrations](#integrations)[Support](#support)[Reviews](#reviews) OpenProject OpenProject Overview: ### Key takeaways Insights from verified Capterra reviews OpenProject helps small businesses manage daily project planning, time tracking, and team coordination. It’s most used by IT services and nonprofit teams with structured workflows. Reviewers highlight its dashboard clarity and automation tools. Mobile limitations and role customization constraints are common drawbacks. Recent updates, like meeting backlogs and time tracking calendars, improve planning and visibility. ### Our verdict OpenProject suits teams that need structured planning and daily coordination across multiple projects. Its automation tools and dashboard layout support operational clarity, but buyers should weigh trade-offs like limited mobile functionality and role customization. For teams prioritizing control and transparency, its feature depth and pricing flexibility offer strong value. Overall rating Based on 188 user reviews Reviews sentiment Positive 95% Neutral 4% Negative 1% Starting price €5.95 Usage Based, Per Month Free trial available Capterra Shortlist charts the highest-rated and most popular products... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Our "Best of" badge program showcases products with the highest ratings... Do you work for OpenProject?[Manage this product listing](https://digitalmarkets.gartner.com/get-listed/claim-bx?url=https://www.openproject.org&name=OpenProject) ## Compare with a popular alternative Capterra selects software alternatives based on relevant features, verified user reviews and user interactions. Placement may be influenced by client status. ### OpenProject 4.6 (188) VS. [4.4 (15,309)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/) Starting Price €5.95 Usage Based, Per Month Starting Price $7.91 Per User, Per Month Free Trial Free Version Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version Ease Of Use 4.6 (188) Ease Of Use 4.1 (9,233) Value For Money 4.6 (166) Value For Money 4.3 (6,903) Customer Service 4.6 (155) Customer Service 4.2 (6,202) ## OpenProject alternatives OpenProject may not suit every team, especially if your priorities include simplified mobile access, more flexible user role customization, or a lighter interface for managing recurring tasks and time tracking. Explore other tools that align better with your specific needs. [4.5 (13,544)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/) Starting price $10.99 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars Highest Rated [4.6 (5,720)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/) Starting price $9.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 93% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.4 (2,883)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/) Starting price $10.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 89% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [4.5 (3,479)](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/reviews/) Starting price $12.00 Per User, Per Month Pricing Options Free Trial Free Version User Rating 92% of reviewers rated it above 4 stars [View all alternatives](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/alternatives/) ## Who uses OpenProject? Based on Capterra reviews from the past 3 years Talk to a software expert to get a free software list tailored to your business needs ## OpenProject's interface OpenProject’s interface is structured around a tabbed dashboard that supports fast navigation across projects. Reviewers mention its clarity and ease of use, especially for task setup and tracking. However, some note that its feature density can feel overwhelming at first. 2+ Barkha Bali Content Writer Teams working across multiple projects often benefit from OpenProject’s notification logic and dashboard layout, which help surface deadlines and updates without clutter. Reviewers say the search function and tabbed views reduce time spent toggling between tasks. Ease of Use 4.6 (188) 4.6 Based on 188 reviews ## Key features View by: These features have been rated as most important by users based on their reviews. View by: Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Barkha Bali Content Writer OpenProject’s top-rated features help teams stay aligned across multiple. Its dashboard and time tracking tools reduce friction in daily workflows, especially when managing overlapping deadlines. Features 4.5 (188) 4.5 Based on 188 reviews The OpenProject features below were rated highest by reviewers. Our commentary reflects user sentiment and feedback from all verified reviews. API 5.0 (20) 20 reviewers rated this feature Enables efficient data exchange and integration with external systems. Users highlight its reliability and responsiveness, especially when syncing project data across platforms or building custom workflows. Mobile access 4.9 (28) 28 reviewers rated this feature Supports on-the-go project tracking and task updates. Users mention its convenience for checking deadlines and progress remotely, though some note limitations in functionality compared to desktop. Dashboard 4.9 (22) 22 reviewers rated this feature Centralizes project views with tabbed navigation and real-time updates. Reviewers value its clarity and layout, which help reduce time spent searching for tasks or switching between modules. Project time tracking 4.9 (24) 24 reviewers rated this feature Logs hours and tracks progress across tasks and milestones. Users say it simplifies reporting and improves visibility into team workloads and deadlines. Project management 4.8 (33) 33 reviewers rated this feature Structures workflows for planning, assigning, and tracking tasks. Reviewers note its flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. Portfolio management 4.8 (34) 34 reviewers rated this feature Organizes multiple projects under unified views for better oversight. Users mention its usefulness in aligning goals and tracking performance across departments. Customizable project life cycle 0 reviewers rated this feature Lets teams tailor project phases to match internal processes. This flexibility helps align planning and execution with organizational workflows, improving clarity and accountability. Share work packages with external users 0 reviewers rated this feature Enables secure collaboration with stakeholders outside the organization. Teams can share specific tasks or deliverables without granting full platform access, helping maintain control while improving transparency. SCIM provisioning 0 reviewers rated this feature Supports automated user management through System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM). This feature simplifies onboarding and offboarding by syncing user data with identity providers, reducing administrative overhead. Single sign-on 0 reviewers rated this feature Provides secure access through authentication providers like SAML and OpenID Connect. It simplifies login management for organizations with multiple users and enhances data protection by centralizing identity control. Meeting backlogs 0 reviewers rated this feature Lets users manage agenda items across recurring and one-time meetings. Items can be moved between meetings or stored for later, improving preparation and flexibility. Recurring meetings 0 reviewers rated this feature Enables scheduling of weekly, biweekly, or custom meeting series. Each occurrence is editable, and templates help maintain consistency. Internal comments 0 reviewers rated this feature Adds private commenting within work packages for Enterprise users. Permissions control visibility, supporting confidential collaboration. Time tracking calendar 0 reviewers rated this feature Introduces a calendar view for logging and reviewing time entries. Users can switch between daily, weekly, and monthly views. All key features (74) Define levels of authorization for access to specific files or systems 87.10% of 31 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Iterative project Management approach that involves technologies such as Kanban, Scrum, XP, APF, XPM and more 0% of 0 reviewers... Alerts or notifications of various types such as pop-up messages, sounds, banners, or badges 81.82% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Enables efficient data exchange and integration with external systems. Users highlight its reliability and responsiveness, especially when syncing project data across platforms or building custom workflows. 20 reviewers rated this feature Assign issues and tasks based on availability or required skills 100.00% of 12 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track billable hours and/or non-billable expenses for work performed 0% of 0 reviewers... Forecast, allocate funds, organize financial resources and report & analyze project's income and expenditure 33.33% of 3 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track actual spending to ensure it's in line with the planned budget 90.91% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Provides a channel for team members to share media files, communicate, and work together 81.63% of 49 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Leave comments and notes on documents for others to view 85.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Specialized for organizations who focus on commercial projects and processes 0% of 0 reviewers... Specialized for general contractors/sub-contractors (those who conduct work on a contract basis) 0% of 0 reviewers... Lets teams tailor project phases to match internal processes. This flexibility helps align planning and execution with organizational workflows, improving clarity and accountability. 0 reviewers rated this feature Pre-designed layouts that can be customized to match preferences and requirements 84.62% of 26 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Centralizes project views with tabbed navigation and real-time updates. Reviewers value its clarity and layout, which help reduce time spent searching for tasks or switching between modules. 22 reviewers rated this feature Import and export data to and from software applications 92.31% of 13 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Graphical representation of data 0% of 0 reviewers... Store, manage, and track all electronic documents in a centralized location 84.85% of 33 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Assemble applications and processes by dragging over and arranging pre-built components 0% of 0 reviewers... Ability to identify, sort on and alert participating parties about the approaching date by which action has to be taken 94.12% of 17 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage, store and organize emails within the system or via third-party apps 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Public or private sharing of digital files such as documents, audio/video, images, and more 44.44% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Primarily serving architecture, engineering, and construction industry professionals 0% of 0 reviewers... Specialized for organizations who focus on residential projects 0% of 0 reviewers... Visual representation of project's schedule, sequence and duration of tasks, benchmarks and dependencies 90.48% of 21 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, collect, discuss, improve, and evaluate insights or alternative thinking before starting projects 85.71% of 21 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Report and update incidents related to health or workplace injuries that occur on a job or en route to a job site 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Adds private commenting within work packages for Enterprise users. Permissions control visibility, supporting confidential collaboration. 0 reviewers rated this feature Identify and respond to unexpected problems or failures (ie. "negative events") 60.00% of 5 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Visualization tool to organize and optimize tasks and track their status at every stage of workflow 90.00% of 20 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Lets users manage agenda items across recurring and one-time meetings. Items can be moved between meetings or stored for later, improving preparation and flexibility. 0 reviewers rated this feature Monitor task progress and planned accomplishments to better manage project status 89.29% of 28 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Supports on-the-go project tracking and task updates. Users mention its convenience for checking deadlines and progress remotely, though some note limitations in functionality compared to desktop. 28 reviewers rated this feature Ability to handle several projects simultaneously 69.05% of 42 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track employee and task times using internet connection 84.21% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Level of completion within a task 90.91% of 11 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organizes multiple projects under unified views for better oversight. Users mention its usefulness in aligning goals and tracking performance across departments. 34 reviewers rated this feature Arrange tasks based on the level of priority or urgency 80.00% of 50 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Reporting on how each user, task or process has advanced since its initiation 82.05% of 39 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Manage and track financials on a project-to-project basis 0% of 0 reviewers... Structures workflows for planning, assigning, and tracking tasks. Reviewers note its flexibility and ability to manage multiple projects simultaneously. 33 reviewers rated this feature Organize and schedule projects 94.74% of 19 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Defining the project's scope, deliverables, schedules, resources, budget, critical path, dependencies and constraints 73.33% of 60 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Pre-designed project plans that can be customized 0% of 0 reviewers... Logs hours and tracks progress across tasks and milestones. Users say it simplifies reporting and improves visibility into team workloads and deadlines. 24 reviewers rated this feature Monitor the progress of projects from start to finish 85.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage, or update project workflows. 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Estimate or forecast of a future scenario based on the study of present trends 100.00% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Enables scheduling of weekly, biweekly, or custom meeting series. Each occurrence is editable, and templates help maintain consistency. 0 reviewers rated this feature Track task progress, milestones, delays, or other key information and generate reports on them for evaluation 78.38% of 37 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Enables creation, management, and tracking of product requirements & features during product production/development 0% of 0 reviewers... Process of planning, scheduling and executing the optimal and effective use of human capital across projects 89.66% of 29 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Process of identifying, evaluating, mitigating, addressing and reporting on potential risks or uncertainties 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Plan availability and assign specific time slots for tasks and resources 0% of 0 reviewers... Supports automated user management through System for Cross-domain Identity Management (SCIM). This feature simplifies onboarding and offboarding by syncing user data with identity providers, reducing administrative overhead. 0 reviewers rated this feature Search and filter data across systems to locate required information by entering keywords or certain criteria 100.00% of 9 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Enables secure collaboration with stakeholders outside the organization. Teams can share specific tasks or deliverables without granting full platform access, helping maintain control while improving transparency. 0 reviewers rated this feature Allow users to access multiple services after entering their login credentials once 0% of 0 reviewers... Provides secure access through authentication providers like SAML and OpenID Connect. It simplifies login management for organizations with multiple users and enhances data protection by centralizing identity control. 0 reviewers rated this feature Track the status over time for a request, process, asset, or transaction 100.00% of 7 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track information, qualifications, and contact details of subcontractors 0% of 0 reviewers... Manage all supplier data and operations 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, manage and track all task activities and progression 79.45% of 73 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track the status and progress of tasks 70.59% of 34 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Track and manage the scheduling of tasks 71.74% of 46 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Organizing a group of people to accomplish a task 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Create, save, and re-purpose templates for emails, forms, etc. 0% of 0 reviewers... Checking for errors to prevent quality issues and maintain the integrity of the product/service as per set standards 0.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Log and record hours worked and costs spent to assist in billing and invoicing 83.33% of 24 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Measure and track time including hours worked and paid time off (PTO) 0% of 0 reviewers... Introduces a calendar view for logging and reviewing time entries. Users can switch between daily, weekly, and monthly views. 0 reviewers rated this feature Track the amount of time spent on a job or task 85.71% of 14 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Sequential approach (i.e. Waterfall) in which users break down and plan an entire project before the launch 0% of 0 reviewers... Graphical representation of data or processes 100.00% of 1 reviewers that rated this feature as important or highly important Get Advice We can help you find the software with the features you need. Barkha Bali Content Writer OpenProject’s top-rated features help teams stay aligned across multiple. Its dashboard and time tracking tools reduce friction in daily workflows, especially when managing overlapping deadlines. Features 4.5 (188) 4.5 Based on 188 reviews ## Pricing Value for money 4.6 (166) OpenProject offers a free plan for up to 25 users with no seat minimums. Paid plans start at $7.25 per user, per month, which is well below the average SMB budget of $40 per user, per month. Pricing scales by tier, with advanced features unlocked in Premium and Corporate plans. Free Trial Free Version [View pricing plan details](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/pricing/) Community €0.00 It includes: - Community Features - Community Forum - Community Support - Community Tickets - No Minimum Users - User Guides Basic €5.95 Usage Based,Per Month Value for money 4.6 (166) 4.6 Based on 166 reviews ## Integrations OpenProject connects with tools for file storage, version control, and collaboration. These integrations, offered through a mix of native and third-party links, help unify workflows and reduce manual updates across teams. Popular integrations [ OneDrive](https://www.capterra.com/p/161304/OneDrive/)[ GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/)[ Toggl Track](https://www.capterra.com/p/247745/Toggl/)[ GitLab](https://www.capterra.com/p/159806/GitLab/)[ Nextcloud](https://www.capterra.com/p/161572/NextCloud/) Barkha Bali Content Writer Linking OpenProject with file storage and code repositories helps your operations lead centralize documentation and your developers sync tasks with commits, reducing toggling and improving traceability across planning and execution. Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. Our team has helped 1 million+ businesses like yours find options that fit their needs. ## Support, customer service and training options Customer Service 4.6 (155) Support - Email/Help Desk - FAQs/Forum - Knowledge Base - Phone Support - 24/7 (Live rep) - Chat Training - In Person - Live Online - Webinars - Documentation - Videos Deployment - Web - Android - iPhone/iPad Typical users - Freelancers - Small businesses - Mid size businesses - Enterprises Customer Service 4.6 (155) 4.6 Based on 155 reviews ## User reviews Overall rating 4.6 Based on 188 reviews Filter by rating 5(125) 4(54) 3(7) 2(0) 1(2) Mentioned topic Sorted by most recent Song L. AI Integration Engineer Wholesale ### "Easy to deploy and powerful." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 3.0 3.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 16, 2026 I’ve deployed Openproject on a local NAS to manage my personal projects, and I use the AI Agent to connect to APIs, so the entire workflow is seamless. Most importantly, the current free features are more than sufficient for my needs at this stage. Pros For individual developers, Openproject meets all my daily needs. It’s very easy to deploy. Plus, its API capabilities make it simple to use AI tools for task management. Cons So far, I haven’t had any complaints about it. If I had to name something I’m not satisfied with, it would be that the interface is relatively simple and the plugin features are somewhat limited; there’s no way to use third-party plugins by importing them. Switched from [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) The company uses Jira, but there is a fee for individual users. OpenProject is free. Alternatives considered [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) Reasons for choosing OpenProject It is user-friendly and free for individual users. Review source Non-incentivized review: any software user can leave a review for any product listed on our site. All submitted reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 25, 2026 Thank you for sharing this great feedback! We're happy to hear that you like the API capabilities. Upcoming features and news can be found here: https://www.openproject.org/blog/ AR Austin R. Project Coordinator for Program Development Program Development ### "A review about OpenProject. A powerful tool that is redefining the stakes in project coordination." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 April 18, 2025 Our success story with OpenProject has not been a surprise to us because in overall, we have had an amazing experience working with its features. OpenProject offers us a fully feature-loaded platform for managing our projects from idea conceptualization, to plan, to actualizing the idea until the final product is achieved. This way, we never waste time and energy transitioning from one product to the other. A great impact we have experienced with OpenProject has been the ability to get our projects done in time saving us from the extra costs of delayed delivery. Pros I like using OpenProject because it is packed to the bream with unmatched project management functions, which means that we can coordinate our projects from the start to the very end within just one platform without having to jump from one product to the other. Another key area that i find useful are the data security features which gives us a secure environment to work on our data without loosing them to security breaches. Planning for our projects with OpenProject has been effortless because of the task scheduling features like Gantt charts. Creating project dashboards is also easy and they allow us to display all key information about our projects to keep everyone up to speed. The team collaboration space has exciting information sharing and communication channels that help our team to stay connected during the entire project period. Cons We have had a clean user experience with OpenProject. No complaints has been reported so far and it offers nothing that we hate. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor May 9, 2025 Thank you very much for your feedback, Austin. We love that OpenProject supports you and your team during the whole project life cycle. WK Wairu K. Board Member Non-Profit Organization Management ### "The GO TO PLATFORM FOR COLLABORATION AND PROJECT MANAGEMENT EVERY 24.7.12.365 " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 26, 2025 It genuinely a good experience I was impressed by the features of open project like collaboration etc.. Pros OpenProject has helped us with robust project management It has enhanced the communication within team members It is easy to use Cons Theres nothing really wrong with open project I have not come across any dislikes at all Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor May 2, 2025 Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts, Wairu! How wonderful to hear that OpenProject enhanced your team communication and collaboration. Samuel L. Mortgage Loan Officer Banking ### "Enhance project management and collaboration within our banks has contributed to more efficient and effective project execution" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 25, 2025 Openproject has given our projects a rebirth. Its features such as task management, Gantt charts, and team collaboration tools can help us streamline our operations and manage projects more effectively. Additionally, OpenProject supports agile project planning, allowing us to efficiently manage and adapt to the dynamic nature of financial projects. Pros Openproject user-friendly interface makes it easy to interact with. Openproject dashboards are the most incredible things we have experienced when working on our projects. They make it easy for us to gain visibility of our projects in one place. The robust collaboration tools are the real deal. They facilitate communication and information sharing, ensuring that everyone has access to relevant information and we are on the same page. Openproject enables us to generate detailed reports on project progress , time tracking and resources allocation which aid in better decision making. We are usually working on projects that require high security and we are glad that Openproject protect our data and collaborate securely. Cons Openproject is flexible and it meets all our needs perfectly. We have also been able to leverage all its capabilities in managing our projects without any hitches at all. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 31, 2025 Thank you very much for your feedback, Samuel! It is great to hear that you like the agile project management functionalities within OpenProject. DM Direzione M. Automotive Product Development Engineer Automotive ### "Pioneering refined collaboration, project visualization and streamlined development projects leading tomore efficient and successful project outcomes." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 24, 2025 We are acing our development projects with Openproject. It integrates seamlessly with LucidChart creating an unrivalled combo for our projects which offers detailed and accurate visual representations of project workflows, processes, and systems. This combination help us better manage and visualize the various stages of automotive development projects. Openproject centralizes project plans,reports and documentation,maintaining a single source of truth for all project-related information. This help explain technical processes and update project statuses making it easy to identify bottlenecks, resource constraints and other issues that may impact project timelines and costs. Additionally, it enhances decision making to optimize all our processes achieve precedented value of our projects Pros Openproject support collaborative realtime product development with interactive dashboards that allow to work together on project plans, get an overview of the status at all project stages, create and visualize a product roadmap. This has improved the teams communication and ensure that everyone is on the same page which is crucial for our complex projects . Additionally, Openproject provide us with robust project management features and agile methodologies which help us visualise our projects, track tasks and milestone, stay ahead of our timelines and schedules to their completion. Openproject prioritizes data protection and information security, ensuring that we handle our sensitive project data securely Cons The budgeting and resources management feature is cumbersome and lacks resource status notification which makes it hard to know if a specific resource is available. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 31, 2025 Thank you very much for this great review, Direzione! We love that OpenProject's functionalities support you and your team to manage your complex projects. You can find a use case for resource management in our documentation: https://www.openproject.org/docs/use-cases/resource-management/ Kevin J. Operations Project Coordinator Environmental Services ### "The sky is truly the limit with OpenProject, a true hero in project planning, tracking and management." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 21, 2025 As a project coordinator where my primary role is to keep everyone in the team aligned to the project goals, I cannot thank OpenProject enough for the perfect job it has been doing. By using OpenProject, it becomes easy for us to formulate clear plans for our projects which ensures everyone stays agile to achieving the end goals within the budgeted time frame. OpenProject collaboration features has opened new doors to the way we approach our projects allowing us to now keep everyone united during the entire project period. To add to its fantastic project planning tools, OpenProject also makes it easy for us to track the progress our projects in real time which help discover which tasks are lagging behind schedule. Pros I find OpenProject really easy to work with thanks to the slick user interface and the user-friendly features design. OpenProject task planning functions like the Gantt charts has been making it easy for us to lay clear work plans for our projects. There are also collaboration features that allows us to team up and work together on our projects. Its ease of integration with third party products help us to holistically manage all the project operations operations from planning, resources allocation all the way to completion. OpenProject also has efficient task tracking features that help us monitor our projects work progress in real time. Cons I have been fully amused by all OpenProject features. OpenProject has lived true to its value and has never troubled us in any way. I totally lack anything negative to comment about it. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 31, 2025 Thank you very much for this wonderful feedback, Kevin! We are happy to hear that you like OpenProject's capability to map the entire project lifecycle. Stay up to date on new functionalites with our roadmap: https://www.openproject.org/roadmap/ PM Pauline M. Assistant Economic Officer Non-Profit Organization Management ### "OPENPROJECT REALLY SERVES THE PURPOSE!!!Highly recommend " 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 21, 2025 Generally openproject has been of great use to me and my colleagues ,it has helped us manage our projects and also plan our tasks Highly recommend!!!!! Pros I am impressed by the way openproject allocates task management tools It is a reliable collaboration tool among team members It offers other features such as kanban planning It is really pocket friendly and easy to use Cons To be honest i have not found anything to complain about openproject. I highly recommend it Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 31, 2025 Thank you for this positive review, Pauline! It is great to hear that you would recommend OpenProject to others. KK Kelvin K. Web Developer Design ### "OpenProject Review by K.Kaganjo" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 10/10 March 18, 2025 OP automates time tracking upon project completion which saves time and eradicate overpayments and underpayments. Pros OpenProject is an open source program that offers robust tools for project management and time tracking in one place. Cons I have not yet discovered the dark side of OpenProject. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 21, 2025 Thank you very much for this great feedback, Kelvin. We appreciate that you like OpenProject's time tracking functionalities. AM Abraham M. IT and Communications Officer Non-Profit Organization Management ### "Abraham.M,HONEST REVIEW OF OPENPROJECT." 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 18, 2025 Overall, OpenProject is a tool that has grown with our needs,making it our go for tool for seamless collaboration ,project management and task tracking Pros I love its self hosted option whereby the security for our sensitive information is guaranteed,also Gantt chart,task board and timelines have helped me to monitor deadlines as well as offer a clear overview into the progress of projects. Cons Nothing to be honest, everything works to my satisfaction keep up the good work. Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 31, 2025 Thank you very much for sharing your thoughts, Abraham. We really appreciate your review about OpenProject as a secure project management software. You can find out more about it here: https://www.openproject.org/security-and-privacy/ Mamute Nicholas D. Sales and Marketing Specialist Plastics ### "transformative impact of centralized project management is paving the way for more effective project execution" 5.0 Overall Rating 5.0 5.0 Ease of Use 5.0 5.0 Features 5.0 5.0 Customer Service 5.0 5.0 Likelihood to Recommend 9/10 March 18, 2025 We are acing sales and marketing operations with Openproject. It provides us with a collaborative platform that integrates project management, customer relationships management and resources management functions which streamline workflow and improve communication within the team and with clients. Openproject's customization options are the star of the show. They allow us to tailor it to fit our specific needs, enhancing the effectiveness of OpenProject for our sales and marketing projects Pros The good thing about Openproject has been its ability to unite team member to collaborate on marketing asn sales initiatives. It also enable us to create and manage tasks with various priorities and status helping us to track and organize our work effectively. Kanban boards and gannts charts help visualise project workflow, timelines, track dependencies and track milestones, making it easier to schedule and manage ongoing campaigns and projects. Openproject enable us to communicate, share information and collaborate effectively on sales and marketing initiatives. Openproject also generate reports that help us view project metrics such as time tracking and resources allocation, providing us with insights that aid in decision making Cons Openproject delivers perfection in every feature and it's interface is without any flaws. We haven't experienced speckles since we implemented it in our organization Review source Incentivized review: software users are invited to submit an honest review and offered a nominal incentive for their time and effort. All incentivized reviews are subject to our verification process prior to publication. Response from Vendor March 31, 2025 Thank you for this amazing feedback, Mamute Nicholas! It is great for us to hear that you like OpenProject's ability to collaborate with different departments and its various functionalities to enhance your company's project management. Stay up to date with our blog: https://www.openproject.org/blog/ [View all Reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/reviews/) ## FAQs Yes. OpenProject offers a free Community edition for up to 25 users. It includes core project management features and can be self-hosted. Paid plans unlock advanced tools and support options. Yes. OpenProject supports Agile methodologies, including Scrum and Kanban. It offers boards, backlogs, burndown charts, and sprint planning tools across its paid tiers. Yes. OpenProject integrates with tools like GitHub, GitLab, Nextcloud, and OneDrive/SharePoint. These links help teams connect development, file storage, and collaboration workflows. Yes. OpenProject offers a cloud-hosted Enterprise edition and a self-hosted on-premises option. Both support the same core features, with differences in hosting and support. The Basic and Professional plans require at least 25 users. Premium starts at 100 users, and Corporate plans begin at 1,000 users. No. OpenProject does not offer LTS releases. Instead, it focuses on regular incremental updates to simplify upgrades and reduce complexity. Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GNU GPL v3. Users can modify, redistribute, and self-host the software under the terms of this license. ### Have more questions? 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