Traq 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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Traq
PHP project management and issue tracking suite
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Traq | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 256 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 207 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2009 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Redmine, Jira | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Traq if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Traq or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Traq is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Traq and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Traq is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Traq and OpenProject with Docker?
Traq: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.