Gerrit 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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Gerrit
Code review and project management tool for Git-based projects
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Gerrit | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | Apache-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 1,214 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Gerrit if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.2k GitHub stars)
- Written in Java
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Gerrit or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Gerrit is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Gerrit and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Gerrit is licensed under Apache-2.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Gerrit and OpenProject with Docker?
Gerrit: yes. OpenProject: yes.