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