OpenProject vs Rukovoditel
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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Rukovoditel
Web-based project management and CRM builder
| Feature | OpenProject | Rukovoditel |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 29 |
| First released | 2012 | 2012 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Jira, Salesforce |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Rukovoditel if…
- Released under the GPL-3.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Tiny footprint — runs in 256 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Rukovoditel better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Rukovoditel is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Rukovoditel free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Rukovoditel under GPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Rukovoditel with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Rukovoditel: check the project docs for container support.