Releases
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 3.1.1
We’re pleased to announce the release of OpenProject integration app versions 3.1.1 and 2.11.4 for Nextcloud! ✨…
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Migrations Open Source
From Jira to OpenProject: choosing the right migration strategy for your organization
With Atlassian announcing the end of life for Jira Data Center in March 2029, many enterprises are actively evaluating where to go next. OpenProject has become one of the strongest open source answers…
Releases
OpenProject 17.6: XWiki integration (Enterprise add-on)
We are excited to announce the release of the integration between OpenProject and XWiki. Together, both open source solutions provide organizations with an integrated platform for project management and…
Company Open Source
OpenProject and XWiki join EuroCommons to advance European digital sovereignty
The clock is ticking for many organizations still relying on Atlassian’s Jira and Confluence. Whether it’s rising subscription costs, concerns about data sovereignty, or a strategic push toward European…
Features
Connect OpenProject with XWiki: Enterprise knowledge management meets project management
After months of collaboration between OpenProject and XWiki, the upcoming XWiki integration is almost here. Planned for the next release, OpenProject 17.6 in July 2026, it will allow teams to link project…
Features Learning
How to use Backlog buckets in OpenProject to easily structure and manage your backlog
Almost every agile team reaches a point where the product backlog - once a source of clarity and direction - starts to feel more like a burden. And that’s not a reflection of the team’s capability. It…
Releases
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 3.1.0
We’re pleased to announce the release of OpenProject integration app versions 3.1.0 and 2.11.3 for Nextcloud! ✨…
Features Learning
Find the right one faster: How to link work packages in OpenProject
As teams grow and processes become more complex, it can be difficult to keep track of which work package everyone is referring to in a meeting or comment. Searching for the right work package quickly becomes…
Releases
OpenProject 17.5: Choose between project-based or numerical work package IDs
Work packages are at the heart of project planning and collaboration in OpenProject. As organizations grow and projects become more complex, clear references and seamless collaboration become increasingly…
Company
OpenProject and msg announce partnership for digitally sovereign project management
Today at the 12th Zukunftskongress Staat & Verwaltung in Berlin, OpenProject and msg officially announced their new partnership. Together, the two companies will support public sector organizations in…
Releases
OpenProject 17.4: Jira Migrator now able to import basic custom fields
OpenProject 17.4 has been released and as announced in our blog, the Jira Migrator is now available without feature flag and allows the migration of basic custom fields. This is a great step towards a…
Migrations Features
Migrating from Jira: Import custom fields into OpenProject 17.4
Many teams are currently looking for alternatives to Jira. Often under time pressure to find a solution that fits their needs. Migrating, however, requires more than just moving data from one tool to another…
Company
Work anywhere: Opportunities at OpenProject
At OpenProject, we believe that the best work happens when people are empowered to choose environments that suit them. Whether it’s a home office in the Brandenburg countryside, a co-working space in Madrid…
Open Source
How the open source Community drives OpenProject
A unique part of an open source software like OpenProject is the open source Community. It is a global community of users, developers, advocates and anyone else interested in and engaged with the use…
Releases
OpenProject 17.3: Evolving agile with backlogs and sprints
OpenProject 17.3 has been released and, as announced on our blog, introduces several improvements to agile project management, making it easier to plan and structure work with sprints, backlogs and boards…
Features Learning
How to use status transitions and workflows in OpenProject
OpenProject is a powerful tool, but with great power comes the complexity of customization. If you’re new to OpenProject and having trouble setting up statuses for workflows, you’re not alone. Once you…
Features Releases
Agile updates in OpenProject 17.3
With the upcoming release of OpenProject 17.3, we are introducing a major upgrade to the Backlog module – thoughtfully designed to make your agile workflows smoother, more intuitive, and more powerful…
Migrations Features
Your Jira exit solution: The OpenProject Jira Migrator
Teams around the world are looking for alternatives to Jira, whether due to changing project requirements, a preference for open source solutions or rising costs. However, switching tools is often easier…