Best open source
Redmine alternative

Find out why OpenProject is the best open source Redmine alternative for project management.

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Intuitive and web-based
High security and data privacy

Redmine is an established player in the open source project management space. The tool offers many features and plugins. Redmine is mainly used for software development projects and supports issue tracking, roadmaps and source code management integration. Additional plugins are available for many functionalities, such as agile and scrum or meetings.

What does OpenProject offer?

Both OpenProject and Redmine offer classic and agile project management features. However, Redmine uses an outdated user-interface and requires a lot of page reloads to complete steps. A Redmine user interface can be upgraded, but you would need to install an additional plugin. With OpenProject you won’t have to choose between a visually pleasing software and high security standards of a self-installed software. Take a look at this article and the following comparison table and see why OpenProject is the best Redmine alternative.

Features	OpenProject	Redmine
Open source software	OpenProject	Redmine
Available on-premises	OpenProject	Redmine
Available in the cloud	OpenProject	Redmine
Comprehensive project management features	OpenProject	Redmine
Meeting management	OpenProject	Redmine
Team planner	OpenProject	Redmine
Document management	OpenProject	Redmine No document collaboration integration.
Modern design	OpenProject	Redmine
Professional support	OpenProject	Redmine

See all OpenProject features in detail

No compromises in usability

Software should not only be functional, but also intuitive and visually appealing. With Redmine you have a rather outdated user interface. OpenProject invests in a modern and user-friendly interface. The layout is responsive and mobile-friendly.

Wide feature range

OpenProject is continuously developed and improved. Powerful features, such as team planner, action boards, notifications center, custom theme etc. are released constantly and enhance the project management functionalities that OpenProject offers.

Everything from a single source

With OpenProject you can plan and execute entire projects without depending on too many external plugins. You can visualize timelines, track time and costs, include agile boards, manage documents and meetings or create forums to connect your teams and foster communities. With Redmine you rely on external plugins for several functionalities.