HamsterBase Tasks 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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HamsterBase Tasks
A tool to help organize ideas and build great things
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | HamsterBase Tasks | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 333 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2026 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose HamsterBase Tasks if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is HamsterBase Tasks or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while HamsterBase Tasks is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are HamsterBase Tasks and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. HamsterBase Tasks is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run HamsterBase Tasks and OpenProject with Docker?
HamsterBase Tasks: yes. OpenProject: yes.