OpenProject vs Tegon
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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Tegon
AI-first open-source issue tracking for developers
| Feature | OpenProject | Tegon |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 1,024 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, source |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 1,916 |
| First released | 2012 | 2024 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Linear, Jira |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Choose Tegon if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Active community (1.9k GitHub stars)
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Tegon better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Tegon is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Tegon free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tegon under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Tegon with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Tegon: yes.