Top open source project management software

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Finding the right project management software is not an easy task. Actually, it is if you are looking for a secure open source project management software.

OpenProject supports not only simple task management but connects teams across different locations, from different organizations and around the globe. Project management has become a collaborate approach with the whole team. Planning and prioritizing the right things is easy, efficient and makes fun. Teams save a lot of time with project management tasks and can rather take care of the value-adding things.

The software not only supports classical project management, but also agile project management methodologies and project management frameworks, such as PRINCE2. OpenProject can be customized to specific needs and fits for small teams as well as for large corporate organizations. OpenProject is open source and highly committed to data security and privacy. It is fully accessible and available in more than 30 languages.

Top 5 open source project management software

Capterra is a Gartner company which offers a platform to support companies to find the right software and rates it depending on different criteria. Now, OpenProject has been awarded among the top 5 of open source project management software. Capterra writes: “only 4.3% of available project management tools made the cut. In other words, it’s more difficult to make our list as a top free PM tool than to gain acceptance into Harvard. Congratulations on this accomplishment!”

top open source project management software

Capterra rating for OpenProject (Source)

The blog post features 29 free and open source project management software solutions. However, for open source software, OpenProject has been nominated among the 5 best!

So, if you understand free not in the sense of “free beer” but in the sense of “freedom” - the decision for the right project management software is not hard anymore.

OpenProject Community vs Enterprise edition

The OpenProject Community edition is free and does not cost a penny. You can download and install it. The easiest way would be an installation via RPM/Deb Packages or with Docker installation. The Community version includes all project management features and high security standards. If you want to add more powerful Enterprise add-ons, such as the upload of an own logo and the configuration of colors, or add additional security features, such as two-factor authentication, you can upgrade to the Enterprise edition. You will also get maintenance and support based on a SLA. Also, the Enterprise edition is 100% open source. The money we make with the Enterprise edition will go back directly into the development of the software.

You are welcome to schedule a free OpenProject demo with us.