Huly vs OpenProject
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — licensing, setup difficulty, resource needs, and what each one replaces.
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Huly
All-in-one project management and team collaboration
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Huly | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Developer Tools & Git | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | EPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 27,260 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Linear, Jira | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Huly if…
- Released under the EPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 27.3k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Huly or OpenProject better?
Huly is the stronger all-round pick: it has both the larger community and the simpler medium setup. Consider OpenProject if its specific feature set fits your needs better.
Are Huly and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Huly is licensed under EPL-2.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Huly and OpenProject with Docker?
Huly: yes. OpenProject: yes.