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With OpenProject 16.0, scheduled for May 21, 2025, we will introduce a new way to communicate with your team: internal comments in the work package Activity tab. This blog post will talk about why we developed…

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…

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…

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…

Transparency is a cornerstone of OpenProject’s open source values. By sharing our roadmap openly, we invite you to see where the software is heading, align your workflows with upcoming features, and actively…

With the release of OpenProject 15.1, the design of the Relations tab for work packages has been improved, but some customers miss the feature of being able to create corresponding sub-tasks (children…

Working together online requires software that is user-centric and designed for seamless collaboration. OpenProject is the leading open source project and task management software and continuously releases…

OpenProject is a versatile project management platform supporting methodologies like Agile, Scrum, and Kanban while offering classic tools such as Gantt charts and work package management.…

When you’re responsible for managing complex projects, you need software that adapts to your specific needs. Think of it as a ‘buffet’ that blends Agile and Waterfall methods, letting you pick exactly…

Exciting news – A long-requested feature from our Community is about to become reality: Emoji reactions are coming to OpenProject! Users will soon be able to choose from seven emojis to react to comments…

Atlassian has recently announced significant changes to the pricing and packaging for Jira Service Management (JSM) Cloud products, aiming to enhance its offerings while adapting to new demands.…

Managing project data and documents manually is frustrating and time-consuming. You need a way to keep things organized without extra effort or technical know-how. This is where working with macros might…

In version 14.0, we made significant changes to the way that progress and work estimates are tracked in OpenProject. Since then, we have received extensive feedback from our user community telling us that…

Whether it’s a much-needed vacation or an unexpected illness, being away from work can make it challenging to stay on top of your projects’ progress. The pressure to get up to speed fast and efficiently…

Successful teams always challenge the status quo and seek improvements. Top performers focus on high-value activities that contribute to project success—they avoid repetitive low-value tasks and invest…

Exciting news: Dark mode is coming to OpenProject! With one of the next releases, users will be able to use OpenProject in a dark mode. Of course this is voluntary and a personal preference - anyone who…

We offer two versions of OpenProject on-premises: the Community edition and the Enterprise edition.…

Academic institutions often use GitLab to organize, collaborate, and complete projects related to student learning, student and departmental research, and classroom instruction. Many of these same academic…