OpenProject vs Restyaboard
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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Restyaboard
Open-source kanban board with offline sync
| Feature | OpenProject | Restyaboard |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | OSL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | JavaScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 2,085 |
| First released | 2012 | 2014 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Trello |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Restyaboard better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Restyaboard is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Restyaboard free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Restyaboard under OSL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Restyaboard with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Restyaboard: yes.