OpenProject vs Vikunja
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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Vikunja
Open-source to-do and project management app
| Feature | OpenProject | Vikunja |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Project Management & Tasks |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | Go |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Easy |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 256 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker, binary |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 5,003 |
| First released | 2012 | 2019 |
| Replaces | Jira, Asana | Todoist, Trello, Asana |
Why pick each one
Choose OpenProject if…
- Very feature-complete
- Good for classic project management
- Strong permissions
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or Vikunja better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while Vikunja is simpler to set up (easy difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and Vikunja free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and Vikunja under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and Vikunja with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. Vikunja: yes.