Diacamma 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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Diacamma
Management application for volunteers (association, condominium)
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Diacamma | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0-or-later | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | — | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | AssoConnect, Ciel Associations, HelloAsso | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Diacamma if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0-or-later license
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Diacamma or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Diacamma is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Diacamma and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Diacamma is licensed under GPL-3.0-or-later and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Diacamma and OpenProject with Docker?
Diacamma: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.