OpenProject vs Paheko
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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OpenProject
Open-source project management and collaboration
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Paheko
Association management software
| Feature | OpenProject | Paheko |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0-or-later |
| Language | Ruby | |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 200 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | — |
| First released | 2012 | 2023 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Ciel Associations |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Paheko if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0-or-later license
- Easy to set up — beginner-friendly
- Tiny footprint — runs in 200 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Paheko better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Paheko is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Paheko free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Paheko under AGPL-3.0-or-later. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Paheko with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Paheko: check the project docs for container support.