DumbBudget 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.
Not the right match-up?
| Feature | DumbBudget | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | JavaScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 70 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 332 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2025 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose DumbBudget if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in JavaScript
- Tiny footprint — runs in 70 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is DumbBudget or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while DumbBudget is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are DumbBudget and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. DumbBudget is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run DumbBudget and OpenProject with Docker?
DumbBudget: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.