Mobilizon Tasks 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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Mobilizon Tasks
Self-hosted task and milestone tracker in Elixir
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | Mobilizon Tasks | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | MIT | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Elixir | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker, source | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 98 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Asana, Basecamp | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose Mobilizon Tasks if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in Elixir
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is Mobilizon Tasks or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Mobilizon Tasks is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are Mobilizon Tasks and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. Mobilizon Tasks is licensed under MIT and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run Mobilizon Tasks and OpenProject with Docker?
Mobilizon Tasks: yes. OpenProject: yes.