Crucible 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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Crucible
Peer code review application
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Crucible | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | ⊘ Proprietary | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Crucible if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in Java
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Crucible or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Crucible is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Crucible and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Crucible is licensed under ⊘ Proprietary and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Crucible and OpenProject with Docker?
Crucible: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.