OpenProject Basic
The OpenProject Basic plan costs $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly ($8.50 monthly, cloud only).
What the plan includes
From 5 users in the cloud or 25 on-premises. Adds the Basic Enterprise add-ons, such as the team planner, baseline comparisons and a custom theme, plus email support.
As stated on openproject.orgThe plans either side of it
- CommunityFreeone below
Self-hosted open-source edition with no user minimum: Gantt charts, agile boards, Scrum backlogs, time tracking, wiki and meetings, with community support.
- Professional$13.50 per user / month, billed yearlyone above
Minimum 25 users. Adds single sign-on, OneDrive and SharePoint integration, sharing work packages with external users, the MCP server and phone support.
What else costs about this much
| Tool | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|
| Float | $7 a month | No |
| Hygger | $7 a month | Yes |
| Kerika | $7.50 a month | Yes |
| Runn | $7 a month | No |
| Scrumwise | $7.50 a month | No |
| Merlin Project | $6.99 a month | No |
Each tool’s own starting price, within a quarter of what this plan costs. A starting price is not the same plan, so read what each one includes before weighing them against each other.
OpenProject Basic questions
How much is the OpenProject Basic plan?
The OpenProject Basic plan costs $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly ($8.50 monthly, cloud only). From 5 users in the cloud or 25 on-premises. Adds the Basic Enterprise add-ons, such as the team planner, baseline comparisons and a custom theme, plus email support.
What is the difference between OpenProject Community and Basic?
Community costs Free and gives you self-hosted open-source edition with no user minimum: Gantt charts, agile boards, Scrum backlogs, time tracking, wiki and meetings, with community support. Basic costs $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly ($8.50 monthly, cloud only) and gives you from 5 users in the cloud or 25 on-premises. Adds the Basic Enterprise add-ons, such as the team planner, baseline comparisons and a custom theme, plus email support.
Is it worth moving from Basic to Professional?
That depends on what you need. Professional costs $13.50 per user / month, billed yearly and adds minimum 25 users. Adds single sign-on, OneDrive and SharePoint integration, sharing work packages with external users, the MCP server and phone support. The listing is what each plan states; neither plan is graded on its own.
Does OpenProject have a free plan or a trial?
Yes. Community edition: free and open source, installed on your own servers, with no user minimum and community support only. It is not offered as a hosted cloud plan. There is also a 14-day free trial of the Enterprise cloud, or a 14-day trial license for a self-hosted installation.
When was this checked?
Oct 5, 2026, against https://www.openproject.org/pricing/. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.