OpenProject vs Task Keeper
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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Task Keeper
List editor for power users, backed by a self-hosted server
| Feature | OpenProject | Task Keeper |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | Apache-2.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Scala |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 108 |
| First released | 2012 | 2026 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | — |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Task Keeper if…
- Released under the Apache-2.0 license
- Written in Scala
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Task Keeper better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Task Keeper is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Task Keeper free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Task Keeper under Apache-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Task Keeper with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Task Keeper: check the project docs for container support.