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OpenProject alternatives: 6 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 25, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave OpenProject: interface feels dated next to modern SaaS tools, and some advanced features need an Enterprise plan. We ranked 6 alternatives by how directly each one replaces OpenProject, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. Redmine currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1Redmine logoRedmineOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 462.6
2Jira logoJiraFree plan + paidNoWeb, iOS, Android +21 of 361.8
3Taiga logoTaigaOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 459.6
4Plane logoPlaneOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted2 of 355.9
5Smartsheet logoSmartsheetPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 355.3
6Wrike logoWrikeFree plan + paidNoWeb, Windows, macOS +24 of 453.6
  1. Redmine logo

    1. RedmineTop pick

    Best for: Technical teams that want a free, self-hosted tracker they can customise with plugins

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    62.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OpenProject

    Older, simpler open-source tracker with many plugins.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under GPL v2
    • Multiple projects, Gantt, wiki and time tracking included
    • Large library of community plugins

    Cons

    • Dated default interface
    • You must host and maintain it yourself
    • No official mobile apps or cloud service
    Visit Redmine Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Redmine a good OpenProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL v2
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Databases
    MySQL, PostgreSQL, SQLite, SQL Server
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Multiple projects
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026redmine.org(opens source in a new tab)
  2. Jira logo

    2. Jira

    Best for: Engineering organizations that need configurable agile workflows

    Free plan + paidWeb, iOS, Android, macOS, Windows

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from OpenProject

    Hosted market leader with a far larger app marketplace.

    Pros

    • Highly configurable workflows
    • Deep agile reporting
    • Huge app marketplace

    Cons

    • Complex to administer
    • Slower and heavier than newer trackers
    Visit Jira Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1553
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Jira a good OpenProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    1 of 3 verified
    Free plan
    Yes, for small teams
    Not checked yetatlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Boards
    Scrum and kanban
    Not checked yetatlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Owner
    Atlassian
    Checked Oct 24, 2026atlassian.com(opens source in a new tab)
  3. Taiga logo

    3. Taiga

    Best for: Agile teams that want a free, self-hostable Scrum and Kanban tool

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    59.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OpenProject

    Lighter open-source option focused on Scrum and Kanban.

    Pros

    • Free and open source under MPL-2.0
    • Scrum and Kanban modules you can switch on per project
    • Docker-based self-hosting is well documented

    Cons

    • Slower development pace than newer trackers
    • Few integrations and limited automation
    • No native mobile apps
    Visit Taiga Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Taiga a good OpenProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    MPL-2.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taiga.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Docker (recommended)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026docs.taiga.io(opens source in a new tab)
    Methods
    Scrum and Kanban
    Checked Oct 25, 2026taiga.io(opens source in a new tab)
  4. Plane logo

    4. Plane

    Best for: Teams that need a self-hosted Jira or Linear replacement

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    55.9

    score / 100

    Why switch from OpenProject

    Modern open-source issue tracker with a quicker interface.

    Pros

    • Open source and self-hostable
    • Multiple layouts including Gantt
    • Built-in pages for docs

    Cons

    • Younger product with fewer integrations
    • Self-hosting needs ops time
    Visit Plane Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1577
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Plane a good OpenProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    2 of 3 verified
    Open source
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    Yes
    Checked Oct 24, 2026plane.so(opens source in a new tab)
    Free plan
    Yes
    Not checked yetplane.so(opens source in a new tab)
  5. Smartsheet logo

    5. Smartsheet

    Best for: Excel-heavy organisations and PMOs that want project plans in a familiar grid

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    55.3

    score / 100

    Why switch from OpenProject

    Hosted, grid-based portfolio planning for teams that do not need self-hosting.

    Pros

    • Familiar spreadsheet interface lowers the learning curve
    • Solid Gantt, dependencies and critical path
    • Reports and dashboards roll up many projects

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Advanced features are sold as add-ons
    • Grid-centric design feels heavy for agile teams
    Visit Smartsheet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Smartsheet a good OpenProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $9 per member/month billed yearly ($12 monthly)
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no card required
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Gartner CWM Magic Quadrant leader
    Checked Oct 25, 2026smartsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
  6. Wrike logo

    6. Wrike

    Best for: Larger teams that handle many incoming requests and need resource planning

    Free plan + paidWeb, Windows, macOS, iOS, Android

    53.6

    score / 100

    Why switch from OpenProject

    Commercial enterprise work management with resource planning.

    Pros

    • Dynamic request forms route incoming work well
    • Strong resource, workload and Gantt planning
    • Proofing and approvals for creative teams

    Cons

    • Interface is dense and takes time to configure
    • Best features are locked to Business tier and above
    • Free plan is limited to basic task management
    Visit Wrike Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.357
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is Wrike a good OpenProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    Yes
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Team plan
    $10 per user/month
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Apps
    Web, desktop and mobile
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wrike.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Request forms
    Conditional logic
    Checked Oct 25, 2026wrike.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best OpenProject alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

Redmine logo

Best OpenProject alternative for most people

Redmine

Older, simpler open-source tracker with many plugins.

Taiga logo

Best OpenProject alternative for a free option

Taiga

Lighter open-source option focused on Scrum and Kanban.

Jira logo

Best OpenProject alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

Jira

Hosted market leader with a far larger app marketplace.

Plane logo

Best OpenProject alternative for open source

Plane

Modern open-source issue tracker with a quicker interface.

Redmine logo

Best OpenProject alternative for self-hosting

Redmine

Older, simpler open-source tracker with many plugins.

Wrike logo

Best OpenProject alternative for Mac

Wrike

Commercial enterprise work management with resource planning.

Jira logo

Best OpenProject alternative for Windows

Jira

Hosted market leader with a far larger app marketplace.

Smartsheet logo

Best OpenProject alternative for iPhone and Android

Smartsheet

Hosted, grid-based portfolio planning for teams that do not need self-hosting.

Redmine logo

Best OpenProject alternative for working in the browser

Redmine

Older, simpler open-source tracker with many plugins.

OpenProject alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to OpenProject?

Redmine ranks first right now. Older, simpler open-source tracker with many plugins. Jira and Taiga follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to OpenProject?

Yes. Redmine (open source), Jira (free plan + paid), Taiga (open source) and Plane (open source) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to OpenProject?

Yes: Redmine, Taiga and Plane. Redmine, Taiga and Plane can also be self-hosted.

Why do people switch from OpenProject?

The complaints we hear most: interface feels dated next to modern SaaS tools; some advanced features need an Enterprise plan; setup of types, workflows and roles takes effort.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces OpenProject, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.