Best open source
Kantata alternative

Choose an open source on-premises project management software as best Kantata alternative (formerly MavenLink).

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Kantata is an enterprise-grade project management application. MavenLink has been integrated into Kantata along with Kimble. Kantata offers task management, Gantt charts, as well as accounting, resource planning and business intelligence. Let’s look at why OpenProject is the best Kantata alternative.

What does OpenProject offer?

OpenProject and Kantata both offer classic project management features. OpenProject also includes agile project management features. Kantata is not open source and offers no self-hosted version. OpenProject on the other hand provides self-hosting and is open source. OpenProject is truly open and transparent and can even be used as a free of charge community version. If you look for an alternative to Kantata take a look at the following table and learn why OpenProject is the best Kantata alternative.

Features	OpenProject	Kantata
Open source software	OpenProject	Kantata
Available on-premises	OpenProject	Kantata
Available in the cloud	OpenProject	Kantata
Comprehensive project management features	OpenProject	Kantata
Meeting management	OpenProject	Kantata
Project wiki	OpenProject	Kantata
Forums	OpenProject	Kantata
Data server in the EU	OpenProject Headquarters in Germany. Data stored in the EU.	Kantata Data is stored and processed in the US.

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We are open source

Kantata is a proprietary software. Therefore, users run the risk of depending solely on the vendor to make code adjustments and implement feature requests. OpenProject is an open source software and as such it can be the more secure and more cost efficient option. It provides absolute transparency and high flexibility. This article on choosing an open source software further elaborates on the advantages over a proprietary solution.

Host your own on-premises edition

With a focus on privacy and data control, OpenProject’s Enterprise on-premises edition allows organizations to self-host their solution. This model supports strict compliance needs and advanced security policies, and comes with a powerful API for integrations. Kantata does not support on-premises use.

No compromises in data protection

If you decide to go with the cloud edition, you can be sure that your data is secure. OpenProject has its headquarters in the EU, is GDPR compliant by default and stores all of the data in the EU. Kantata stores and processes the data in the US.