OpenProject vs Smederee
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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Smederee
A frugal platform which is dedicated to help people build great
| Feature | OpenProject | Smederee |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Scala |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | — |
| First released | 2012 | 2020 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | — |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Smederee if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- Written in Scala
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Smederee better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Smederee is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Smederee free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Smederee under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Smederee with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Smederee: check the project docs for container support.