OpenProject - Open Source Project Management

Open Source Enterprise Project Management Platform O Productivity Tools

Basic Information

Product Description

OpenProject is a widely used open-source project management platform that supports classic project management, agile, and hybrid project management workflows. It is one of the few open-source tools that simultaneously supports waterfall (Gantt chart/WBS) and agile (Scrum/Kanban) methodologies, making it particularly suitable for organizations requiring secure and compliant solutions. OpenProject also supports BIM (Building Information Modeling), giving it a unique advantage in the construction and engineering industries.

Core Features/Characteristics

  • Multiple Views: Card view, agile Kanban, Gantt chart, and timeline
  • Gantt Chart: Professional project timeline planning and dependency management
  • Scrum and Kanban: Comprehensive agile project management
  • Time Tracking: Team task time recording and productivity monitoring
  • Budget Management: Project budget tracking and cost management
  • Collaboration Tools: Forums, Wiki, and document management
  • BIM Support: IFC 3D model upload/viewing, BCF management, Revit integration
  • Integrations: GitLab, Jira, Microsoft Project, Toggl, Slack
  • Multilingual Support: Supports 30+ languages
  • LDAP/SSO: Enterprise-level identity authentication

Business Model

  • Community Edition (Self-hosted): Completely free, includes core project management features
  • Basic: Approximately €6.50-7.00/user/month (minimum 25 users)
  • Professional: Approximately €12.00/user/month (minimum 25 users)
  • Premium: Approximately €17.50-18.00/user/month (minimum 100 users)
  • 14-day free trial for enterprise editions

Target Users

  • Enterprise Project Management Offices (PMO)
  • Construction and engineering industries (BIM features)
  • Government and public institutions
  • IT departments of large organizations
  • Teams requiring a mix of classic and agile management

Competitive Advantages

  • The only mainstream open-source tool that supports both waterfall and agile methodologies
  • Unique BIM integration in the project management field
  • Made in Germany, GDPR compliant, and leading in data security
  • Strong internationalization capabilities with 30+ language support
  • Professional-level Gantt chart and timeline features
  • Comprehensive budget and cost management functionalities

Market Performance

  • Widely adopted by European enterprises and government agencies
  • A benchmark in open-source enterprise project management
  • BIM integration gives it a unique advantage in the construction industry
  • Faces competition from emerging lightweight open-source tools like Plane
  • Maintains a solid position in traditional enterprises and large organizations

Relationship with OpenClaw Ecosystem

OpenProject can serve as the backend for OpenClaw agents in enterprise-level project management scenarios. Agents can manage tasks, time tracking, and Gantt charts through the OpenProject API, making it suitable for enterprise users requiring formal project management processes. OpenProject's open-source nature and GDPR compliance align with OpenClaw's security and privacy principles.