OpenProject vs WorkAdventure
A side-by-side comparison of two self-hosted apps from related categories — 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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WorkAdventure
Virtual office / virtual conference application presented as a 16-bit
| Feature | OpenProject | WorkAdventure |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Project Management & Tasks | Chat & Communication |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| Language | Ruby | TypeScript |
| Setup difficulty | Hard | Medium |
| Min. RAM | 2,048 MB | 512 MB |
| Deployment | docker, bare-metal | docker |
| GitHub stars | ★ 15,794 | ★ 5,696 |
| 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 WorkAdventure if…
- Released under the AGPL-3.0 license
- First-class Docker support for quick deployment
- Mature project with 5.7k GitHub stars
- Written in TypeScript
Frequently asked questions
Is OpenProject or WorkAdventure better?
Neither is universally better. OpenProject has the larger community, while WorkAdventure is simpler to set up (medium difficulty). Choose based on the comparison table above and your own setup.
Are OpenProject and WorkAdventure free and open-source?
Yes. OpenProject is licensed under GPL-3.0 and WorkAdventure under AGPL-3.0. Both can be self-hosted at no software cost.
Can I run OpenProject and WorkAdventure with Docker?
OpenProject: yes. WorkAdventure: yes.