OpenProject vs Todoman Web
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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Todoman Web
CalDAV-based task and to-do management you can self-host
| Feature | OpenProject | Todoman Web |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | ISC |
| Language | Ruby | Python |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 64 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | bare-metal, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 588 |
| First released | 2012 | 2015 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Todoist, Microsoft To Do |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Todoman Web better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Todoman Web is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Todoman Web free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Todoman Web under ISC. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Todoman Web with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Todoman Web: check the project docs for container support.