GanttProject 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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GanttProject
Desktop project scheduling with Gantt charts
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | GanttProject | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | binary, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,088 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2003 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Project | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose GanttProject if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Active community (1.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is GanttProject or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while GanttProject is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are GanttProject and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. GanttProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run GanttProject and OpenProject with Docker?
GanttProject: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.