Alternatives · Project Management
OpenProject alternatives
OpenProject compared with 11 alternatives: Jira, Redmine, Taiga, Plane, Microsoft Project and 6 more.
OpenProject has a free plan. Paid plans start at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). 9 of the 11 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
11 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| OpenProjectThis tool | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Jira | Free plan · from $9.05/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Redmine | Free | Free | Web |
| Taiga | Free plan · from €5/mo | Yes | Web |
| Plane | Free plan · from $6/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Linux, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Project | Free trial · from $30.00/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| GanttProject | Free plan · from €1/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Huly | Free plan · from $19.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Leantime | Free plan · from $8/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Planio | Free plan · from $25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ProjectLibre | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Stackfield | Free trial · from €9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from OpenProject
- Free plan · from $9.05/mo
Jira
Issue and project tracking for software and business teams
- Jira starts at $9.05 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users). OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Jira also covers tasks and workflow automation.
- OpenProject also covers wiki and time tracking.
Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work
- Free
Redmine
Free, self-hosted issue tracker and project management web app
- Redmine is free. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenProject also covers kanban boards.
Suits: Teams able to install and maintain their own server software
- Free plan · from €5/mo
Taiga
Open-source agile project management with Scrum and Kanban
- Taiga starts at €5 per month for unlimited users (€50 billed annually). OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenProject also covers Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
Suits: Agile teams running Scrum or Kanban, or moving between the two
- Free plan · from $6/mo
Plane
Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents
- Plane starts at $6 per seat / month, billed annually. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Only Plane lists macOS and Linux apps.
- OpenProject also covers time tracking.
Suits: Teams that want to self-host their project management tool
- Free trial · from $30.00/mo
Microsoft Project
Desktop project scheduling for Windows with Gantt charts
- Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024). OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- OpenProject has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
- Only OpenProject lists a web app.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines
- Free plan · from €1/mo
GanttProject
Free, open-source desktop Gantt chart app for Windows, macOS and Linux
- GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Only GanttProject lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only OpenProject lists a web app.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenProject is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Small and medium businesses that want Gantt charts at no cost
- Free plan · from $19.99/mo
Huly
Open-source project management with chat, docs and video calls
- Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Only Huly lists macOS, Windows and Linux apps.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- Huly also covers time blocking, documents, team chat and video calls.
- OpenProject also covers wiki, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and time tracking.
Suits: Teams that want issues, chat, docs and calls in one open-source tool
- Free plan · from $8/mo
Leantime
Open-source project management built with neurodivergence in mind
- Leantime starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Leantime also covers goals.
- OpenProject also covers wiki and issue tracking.
Suits: People with ADHD, dyslexia or autism who find standard project tools overwhelming
- Free plan · from $25/mo
Planio
Hosted Redmine with issue tracking, repositories, wiki and help desk
- Planio starts at $25 per month for 5 active users and 3 active projects, billed monthly. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- OpenProject is open source and self-hostable, according to its own site.
- Planio also covers team chat.
Suits: Software teams that want issues, repositories and a wiki in one hosted service
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
ProjectLibre
Microsoft Project-compatible scheduling: free desktop app, paid cloud
- ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- OpenProject is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ProjectLibre also covers reports.
Suits: Teams moving schedules off Microsoft Project or Project Online
- Free trial · from €9/mo
Stackfield
End-to-end encrypted project management and team chat from Germany
- Stackfield starts at €9 per user / month, paid yearly (Starter, up to 10 users). OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum).
- OpenProject has a free plan. Stackfield does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Stackfield lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Stackfield is end-to-end encrypted, according to its own site.
- OpenProject is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Public bodies, banks, law firms and others with sensitive data
Limits worth knowing in OpenProject
- The free Community edition is self-hosted only. The hosted cloud starts at the paid Basic plan with a 5-user minimum.
- Professional requires at least 25 users and Premium at least 100. On-premises Enterprise plans start at 25 users and a one-year term.
- Single sign-on needs Professional or higher, and SCIM provisioning is limited to the Corporate plan.
- The iOS and Android apps are in beta and described by the vendor as companions to the web application.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to OpenProject?
The alternatives to OpenProject in this directory are Jira, Redmine, Taiga, Plane, Microsoft Project, GanttProject, Huly, Leantime, Planio, ProjectLibre and Stackfield. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with OpenProject.
Is there a free alternative to OpenProject?
Yes. Redmine is free to use. Jira, Taiga, Plane, GanttProject, Huly, Leantime, Planio and ProjectLibre have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which OpenProject alternatives work on Windows?
The OpenProject listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Project, GanttProject, Huly, ProjectLibre and Stackfield list one.
Which OpenProject alternatives work on macOS?
The OpenProject listing does not include a macOS app. Plane, GanttProject, Huly, ProjectLibre and Stackfield list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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