OpenHabitTracker 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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OpenHabitTracker
Track habits, tasks and notes with time tracking, calendar view and
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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
| Feature | OpenHabitTracker | OpenProject |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | C# | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Medium | Hard |
| Min. RAM | 512 MB | 2,048 MB |
| Deployment | docker | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 268 | ★ 15,794 |
| First released | 2020 | 2012 |
| Replaces | — | Jira, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenHabitTracker if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in C#
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenHabitTracker or OpenProject better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while OpenHabitTracker is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenHabitTracker and OpenProject free and open-source?
Yes. OpenHabitTracker is licensed under GPL-3.0 and OpenProject under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenHabitTracker and OpenProject with Docker?
OpenHabitTracker: yes. OpenProject: yes.