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OpenProject - an alternative to Orangescrum for open source project management

OpenProject - an alternative to Orangescrum for open source project management

Choosing project management software can feel overwhelming. Even if you restrict your search and choose to consider open source options only, the choices seem endless. Two notable contenders, OpenProject…
Your open source alternative for project management

Your open source alternative for project management

Are you considering which project management tool you should invest in for the success of your team? Open source software is definitely an alternative that you should not miss taking a closer look at.…
Our commitment to accessibility: High contrast mode arrives with OpenProject 13.1

Our commitment to accessibility: High contrast mode arrives with OpenProject 13.1

Ensuring that every user can effectively use the OpenProject software is a core principle to us. Our community thrives on cooperation, and true cooperation can only take place if everyone has the necessary…
OpenProject - an alternative to GitLab for open source project management

OpenProject - an alternative to GitLab for open source project management

In the fast-paced world of software development and project management, finding the right tools to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration is essential. GitLab, a widely popular web-based DevOps…
Project collaboration: 3 success factors and software features

Project collaboration: 3 success factors and software features

In theory, we all know it, in practice many of us struggle with it: Good collaboration is essential for the success of projects. In every project - whether it’s a private barbecue or a major software rollout…
Preview: OpenProject 13.1 – Dynamic meeting agendas and more

Preview: OpenProject 13.1 – Dynamic meeting agendas and more

Our next major release is planned for December 2023 – offering some great new features, like dynamic meeting agendas, sharing single work packages with users outside your team and a long awaited integration…
Meet us in Berlin at the Smart Country Convention 2023

Meet us in Berlin at the Smart Country Convention 2023

Are you interested in open source software and available in Berlin this November? Then come and meet us at the Smart Country Convention (SCCON)! OpenProject will share a booth with other participants of…
Project management methodologies and frameworks for OpenProject

Project management methodologies and frameworks for OpenProject

Are you looking for a suitable software for your project management methodology? The OpenProject software offers a wide range of features and is well suited for many methodologies. Get an overview of which…
News from the product desk: Adopting Primer – GitHub's design system

News from the product desk: Adopting Primer – GitHub's design system

At OpenProject, our goal has always been to create the best open source project management and collaboration software. We are acutely aware that for our users, OpenProject is not just a set of features…
ESG: Our commitment to responsible environmental, social and governance practices

ESG: Our commitment to responsible environmental, social and governance practices

As the world becomes increasingly aware of the importance of environmental sustainability, social responsibility, and strong governance practices, many companies are embracing the ESG framework. For us…
Fostering open source software and project management in France: OpenProject joins forces with Arawa

Fostering open source software and project management in France: OpenProject joins forces with Arawa

We are delighted to announce an important milestone in our journey to foster collaboration, improve project management and deliver enterprise-grade open source software in France. OpenProject is proud…
Secure project management software with servers in Germany

Secure project management software with servers in Germany

The server location is a relevant criterion when looking for software: If you choose a software provider from the EU with servers in the EU, you can rely on EU data protection (GDPR). Especially with project…
How to easily create a professional project management plan

How to easily create a professional project management plan

Creating a project management work plan can be quite time-consuming, especially in the public sector. You really have so much more important work to do than styling and editing a 50-pages project management…
News from the product desk: Calendar subscriptions

News from the product desk: Calendar subscriptions

Starting with OpenProject 13.0, you can now synchronize your work packages with external calendar clients like Open-Xchange, Mozilla Thunderbird, Google Calendar and Apple Calendar. Calendar subscriptions…
OpenProject 13.0: Baseline comparison, Nextcloud project folders, and much more

OpenProject 13.0: Baseline comparison, Nextcloud project folders, and much more

We are happy to announce that we have released OpenProject 13.0. It is again packed with many new collaboration features, improvements and bug fixes. One of the long-awaited project management features…
Engineering project management with OpenProject: Collaborate seamlessly

Engineering project management with OpenProject: Collaborate seamlessly

Everyday work in engineering is characterized by projects that have to be well organized and run routinely. A suitable project management system must enable different teams to collaborate efficiently.…
OpenProject recognized as high performer in 2023 by G2

OpenProject recognized as high performer in 2023 by G2

We are excited to share some fantastic news that made us proud. The year 2023 has already brought us remarkable accomplishments, and it is our pleasure to reveal one that truly stands out: G2 has honored…
OpenProject First Steps tutorial

OpenProject First Steps tutorial

Welcome to OpenProject! In this article, you will find answers to your questions as a new user or system admin of OpenProject.…
Where no man has gone before: OpenProject at STAR Dresden

Where no man has gone before: OpenProject at STAR Dresden

In the realm of the TU Dresden’s Institute of Aerospace Engineering resides an exciting hub known as the student working group STAR (studentische Arbeitsgruppe Raumfahrt). The young scientists have one…
OpenProject recognized as top product in 2023 by Gartner Digital Markets

OpenProject recognized as top product in 2023 by Gartner Digital Markets

We are proud to share the wonderful recognition OpenProject has received this year already. Hard work and dedication made us stand out from the crowd and helped us achieve an impressive overall score of…