LibrePlan 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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LibrePlan
Web-based planning and project management
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | LibrePlan | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Java | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 1,024 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | bare-metal, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 348 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2010 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Microsoft Project | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is LibrePlan or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community; both share a hard setup difficulty, so the decision comes down to features and licensing.
Are LibrePlan and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. LibrePlan is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run LibrePlan and OpenProject with Docker?
LibrePlan: check the project docs for container support. OpenProject: yes.