OpenProject vs Tuleap
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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Tuleap
Tuleap is a libre suite to plan, track, code and collaborate on
| Feature | OpenProject | Tuleap |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| 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 Tuleap if…
- Released under the GPL-2.0 license
- Written in PHP
- Lightweight — runs in 512 MB RAM
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Tuleap better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Tuleap is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Tuleap free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Tuleap under GPL-2.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Tuleap with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Tuleap: check the project docs for container support.