CiviCRM on Drupal 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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CiviCRM on Drupal
CRM for non-profits, NGOs and advocacy organizations
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | CiviCRM on Drupal | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 19 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2024 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose CiviCRM on Drupal if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is CiviCRM on Drupal or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while CiviCRM on Drupal is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are CiviCRM on Drupal and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. CiviCRM on Drupal is licensed under AGPL-3.0-or-later and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run CiviCRM on Drupal and OpenProject with Docker?
CiviCRM on Drupal: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.