Worklenz 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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Worklenz
Open-source project and team management platform
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Worklenz | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | TypeScript | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 3,129 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2023 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Asana, Monday.com | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Worklenz if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (3.1k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Worklenz or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Worklenz is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Worklenz and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Worklenz is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Worklenz and OpenProject with Docker?
Worklenz: yes. OpenProject: yes.