Facilmap 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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Facilmap
Collaborative maps and routing with a straightforward interface
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Facilmap | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 450 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 406 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Facilmap if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 450 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Facilmap or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Facilmap is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Facilmap and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Facilmap is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Facilmap and OpenProject with Docker?
Facilmap: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.