Admidio vs OpenProject
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted project management & tasks options — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Admidio
Management system for websites of organizations and groups
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Admidio | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-2.0-only | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 200 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 471 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2026 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Admidio if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0-only license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 200 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Admidio or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Admidio is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Admidio and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Admidio is licensed under GPL-2.0-only and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Admidio and OpenProject with Docker?
Admidio: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.