OpenProject vs Redmine
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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Redmine
Flexible project management and issue tracking
| Feature | OpenProject | Redmine |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Developer Tools & Git |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Ruby |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 6,012 |
| First released | 2012 | 2006 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Jira |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Redmine if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 6k GitHub stars
- Written in Ruby
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Redmine better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Redmine is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Redmine free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Redmine under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Redmine with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Redmine: yes.