Grr 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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Grr
Tool for booking meeting rooms or other resources
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Grr | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0-only | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | PHP | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Easy | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 50 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 109 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Grr if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-only license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 50 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Grr or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Grr is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Grr and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Grr is licensed under AGPL-3.0-only and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Grr and OpenProject with Docker?
Grr: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.