OpenProject vs Solo
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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Solo
Free project management app created for freelancers
| Feature | OpenProject | Solo |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | ⊘ Proprietary |
| Language | Ruby | PHP |
| 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 Solo if…
- Released under the ⊘ Proprietary license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Solo better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Solo is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Solo free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Solo under ⊘ Proprietary. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Solo with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Solo: check the project docs for container support.