Best open source
MS Project alternative

Choose an open source on-premises project management software as best MS Project alternative.

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MS Project is used for project management by many companies. It is part of the Microsoft product portfolio and as such it can be attractive to combine MS Project with other Microsoft tools. MS Project can be either installed locally or used as a cloud solution. OpenProject is the best open source alternative to MS Project. Moreover, OpenProject can be synchronized with MS Project, so you would not be losing any data.

What does OpenProject offer?

MS Project and OpenProject both offer classic project management features. OpenProject is an open source software, which offers you full control of the source code, you are not bound to any specific vendor. In order to ensure a high level of security, OpenProject also offers a self-hosted version. The Enterprise edition includes professional support and provides additional security features and customization options. Learn why OpenProject is the best open source MS Project alternative.

Features	OpenProject	MS Project
Open source software	OpenProject	MS Project
Available on-premises	OpenProject	MS Project
Available in the cloud	OpenProject	MS Project
Comprehensive project management features	OpenProject	MS Project
Data server in EU/Germany	OpenProject Headquarters in the EU. Data stored in EU or, upon request, in Germany.	MS Project Microsoft is a US based company.

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We are open source

MS Project 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.

Data sovereignty

OpenProject offers a self-installed version, hosted on your infrastructure with full control over your data. With a powerful API integration and highest security levels, OpenProject allows to comply with the strictest data security regulations and ensures reliability.

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. Microsoft is a US based company.