OpenProject vs WorkAdventure Tasks
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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WorkAdventure Tasks
Open-source goal and OKR tracking for teams
| Feature | OpenProject | WorkAdventure Tasks |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | MIT |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 298 |
| First released | 2012 | 2022 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Lattice, WorkBoard |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose WorkAdventure Tasks if…
- Released under the MIT license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Written in TypeScript
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or WorkAdventure Tasks better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while WorkAdventure Tasks is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and WorkAdventure Tasks free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WorkAdventure Tasks under MIT. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and WorkAdventure Tasks with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. WorkAdventure Tasks: yes.