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Project management terminology
Ever wondered what all these project management terms actually mean? Understanding key project management terminology is essential for effective collaboration and successful project execution. In this…
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Releases
OpenProject 15.5: Filter for descendants of work packages
We are happy to announce the release of OpenProject 15.5. Among other changes, users now can filter for descendants of work packages, which includes children, grandchildren, and deeper levels in the hierarchy…
Features
Classic meetings will be replaced: What changes with OpenProject 16.0
When we released dynamic meetings in version 13.1 of OpenProject, it was the start of a larger redesign of the Meetings module. Since, we have continued to improve it by adding new features and optimizing…
Learning Company
Portuguese OpenProject website and user guides now available
At OpenProject, we are continuously working to make our platform as accessible as possible for all users. A big part of that is offering our content in multiple languages. We are excited to announce that…
Learning
How to create, configure and manage your projects with OpenProject
You decided to take your project management to the next level and chose OpenProject as your open source project management software? You might be excited to get started. But as usual with a new tool: where…
Company
High-quality documentation and videos: Insights from OpenProject’s video producer
With a rich feature set comes a certain degree of complexity. That’s why good documentation matters, especially in the form of video tutorials that make it easier to learn and navigate OpenProject. In…
Learning Migrations
Migrating between installation types: What to consider when switching OpenProject setups
Whether you’re moving from Docker to a package-based installation, changing databases, or upgrading an older setup, migrating your OpenProject installation can raise important questions. To help you navigate…
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OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets
We are thrilled to announce that OpenProject has once again been recognized by Gartner Digital Markets in 2025, earning accolades across multiple platforms for our unwavering commitment to excellence in…
Learning
Best practice: Efficient ticket management for municipal administrations
How do cities and municipalities keep track of internal tasks, complaints, and maintenance requests? Without a structured solution, delays, unclear responsibilities, and high coordination efforts arise…
Cases Open Source
How Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture 2025, manages hundreds of projects for the Digital Agenda with OpenProject
Not just anyone can become a European Capital of Culture. Since 1985, the European Union has awarded this title to cities whose applications were convincing in six criteria of a multi-year selection process…
Releases
OpenProject 15.4: Automatic scheduling mode, meeting outcomes and more
We are happy to announce the release of OpenProject 15.4. Among other changes, users now benefit from automatic scheduling, in addition to manual scheduling. Other great new features are agenda item outcomes…
Open Source
The future of project management is open source
The time of closed, proprietary software is coming to an end. The future belongs to open source solutions. More and more organizations, especially in the public sector, are realizing the benefits and making…
Open Source Migrations
OpenProject: The open source alternative to Jira
Jira is a well-known agile project management tool. For many, Jira is a household name for issue tracking software. However, Jira is not open source. OpenProject is - and offers quite similar features…
Learning
Agile administration made easy: Digitalize internal tasks with OpenProject
Agile methods make administrations more effective - but without the right software, good ideas often remain good ideas. Modern task management makes it possible to control processes efficiently and react…
Company
Project management software made in Germany
Choosing the right project management software is not just about features — it is also about data protection and data sovereignty. The location of your software provider determines the legal framework…
Features
News from the Product Desk: New automatic scheduling mode
An upcoming version of OpenProject will introduce automatic scheduling for work packages. This highly-requested feature will make the process of setting up complex predecessor/successor relations a lot…
Releases
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.8.0
The OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud reached version 2.7.2 earlier and was updated to version 2.8 today! ✨ This update ensures full support for the latest Nextcloud version 31, which was also…
Releases
OpenProject 15.3: Schedule recurring meetings
Today, we have released OpenProject 15.3. Among other changes, you can now create meeting series. This is a major update to our meetings module and a big improvement for organizing your recurring appointments…
Open Source
A Community-driven solution for your Jira exit: The OpenProject Jira importer
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…
Features
Standardize your task names with automatically generated work package subjects
Teams rely on clear and structured task names to stay organized, but manual naming often leads to inconsistencies. OpenProject’s feature, Automatically generated work package subjects, ensures work packages…