Octobox 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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| Feature | Octobox | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | AGPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 4,478 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2026 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Octobox if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (4.5k GitHub stars)
- Written in Ruby
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Octobox or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Octobox is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Octobox and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Octobox is licensed under AGPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Octobox and OpenProject with Docker?
Octobox: yes. OpenProject: yes.