What OpenProject does

OpenProject is a Berlin-based open-source project management software company founded in 2012, offering classic, agile, and hybrid project management functionality in a single platform. Its flagship product is offered in three editions: a free Community Edition, a paid Enterprise on-premises (self-hosted) edition with professional support, and a paid Enterprise Cloud (SaaS) edition hosted in EU data centers. The platform is built on a Ruby on Rails web application with a PostgreSQL database, a HAL+JSON REST API, OAuth 2.0 authentication, webhooks, and a modern Hotwire/Stimulus frontend, licensed under GNU GPL v3. Core capabilities include Gantt charts with PDF export, Scrum and Kanban boards, work package management with custom workflows, team planner, time tracking and cost reporting, meeting management, document management, and an MCP Server for AI-tool interoperability, plus a specialized BIM edition for construction.

OpenProject monetizes through tiered subscription pricing (Basic, Professional, Premium, Corporate) for Enterprise Cloud and on-premises subscriptions, complemented by professional services for training, customization, and consulting. It runs a multi-motion go-to-market including community-led growth via the free edition, product-led growth with 14-day trials, direct enterprise sales, and channel partners such as Arawa (France), msg (German-speaking markets), and Univention for app-store distribution. Distribution extends through GitHub, the Univention App Center, and a network of integrations (Nextcloud, GitHub, GitLab, OneDrive/SharePoint, openDesk, Excel, Toggl, TimeCamp).

The company targets public sector and government, IT and technology, universities and research, NGOs and foundations, and verticals including construction/BIM, healthcare, automotive, aerospace, and banking/insurance. Named customers include Siemens, Deutsche Bahn, Charité, Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, Stadt Köln, Greenpeace Nordic, the Linux Foundation, and Coburg University. As a founding member of the Euro-Office coalition alongside IONOS, Nextcloud, XWiki, and other European vendors, OpenProject is positioned as part of a sovereign European alternative to US-based productivity suites, with explicit GDPR compliance, EU data hosting, and data sovereignty messaging aimed at regulated buyers.

Name

OpenProject

Legal name

OpenProject

Website

https://openproject.org

Company type

Private

Founded year

2012

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

51–100 employees

Short description

OpenProject is a Berlin-based open-source project management platform offering Community (free), Enterprise on-premises, and Enterprise Cloud editions. It serves public sector, IT, universities, NGOs, and construction organizations with Gantt, agile, and BIM project management.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Project Management Software

NAICS

Software Publishers (5132), Computing Infrastructure Providers, Data Processing, Web Hosting, and Related Services (518)

SIC

Services-Prepackaged Software (7372)

akta.pro primary industry

Open-Source & Developer Communities (BPAMABAM)

Keywords

• Open source project management
• Agile project planning
• Team collaboration software
• Gantt chart software
• Issue tracking software

Headquarters

HQ city

Berlin

HQ country

Germany

HQ region

Europe

Offices1 record

Markets served

GTM type

B2B

Offering type

Software

Cost components

Personnel, Technology or R&D, Infrastructure, Marketing or Sales, Operations

Revenue model

1. Enterprise Cloud Subscription: SaaS cloud hosting subscription where OpenProject manages infrastructure. Includes professional support, Enterprise add-ons, and automatic updates. Billed monthly or annually based on selected plan tier.
2. Enterprise On-Premises Subscription: Self-hosted license with professional support, Enterprise add-ons, and security features. Organizations install and manage their own infrastructure. Requires Linux or Mac experience. Billed annually.
3. Community Edition: Free and open-source edition with core project management features. No revenue directly generated but drives adoption, community contributions, and eventual Enterprise conversion.
4. Professional Services: Training and consulting services for implementation, customization, and onboarding support. Additional revenue stream beyond software subscriptions.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion4 records

Distribution channels6 records

Marketing channels10 records

Core offering

OpenProject develops and sells an open-source project management software platform that supports classic, agile, and hybrid methodologies, including Gantt charts, agile boards (Scrum/Kanban), work package tracking, time tracking and cost reporting, team planning, meeting management, and document collaboration. It is distributed as a free self-hosted Community Edition, a paid Enterprise on-premises subscription, a managed Enterprise Cloud SaaS hosted in EU data centers, and a specialized BIM Edition for construction projects.

Product overview

OpenProject is a comprehensive open-source project management platform offered in three editions: Community Edition (free, self-hosted), Enterprise on-premises (paid, self-hosted with professional support), and Enterprise Cloud (paid, SaaS hosted by OpenProject). The platform supports classic, agile (Scrum/Kanban), and hybrid project management methodologies. Key modules include Gantt charts, agile boards, work package management, time tracking, cost reporting, meeting management, document management, team collaboration, and portfolio management. Specialized editions include the BIM Edition for construction projects with IFC viewing and Revit integration. The platform is available in more than 30 languages and can be installed on-premises, deployed via Docker/Kubernetes, or used as a hosted cloud service. Data sovereignty and security are emphasized, with EU-based hosting and GDPR compliance.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Products and services

• OpenProject Community Edition The free, open-source core project management software offering a comprehensive set of features including Gantt charts, agile boards, task management, team collaboration, and time tracking. Available for free download and self-hosting with no time limit, targeting developers, small teams, and organizations that prefer open-source software.
• OpenProject Enterprise on-premises Self-hosted enterprise version with professional support, advanced security features, and enterprise add-ons. Requires Linux or Mac experience for installation on the customer's own infrastructure. Includes LDAP/Active Directory integration, custom branding, and priority support, aimed at organizations needing full data sovereignty.
• OpenProject Enterprise Cloud Fully managed SaaS solution hosted by OpenProject in secure EU data centers. Offers all enterprise features without technical setup, with professional hosting, support, and automatic updates included, billed monthly or annually based on the selected plan tier.
• OpenProject BIM Edition Specialized edition for construction and BIM (Building Information Modeling) project management. Includes IFC viewer for 3D model viewing, BCF (BIM Collaboration Format) issue management, and a Revit add-in for Autodesk Revit workflows, targeting construction companies, engineering firms, and architecture practices.
• OpenProject Mobile App Mobile application for iOS and Android providing access to project management features on mobile devices. Includes home dashboard, notification center, project browsing, time tracking, and work package management.
• OpenProject REST API Comprehensive REST API with HAL+JSON resource format enabling developers to build custom integrations, automations, and extensions. Supports OAuth 2.0 authentication, webhooks, MCP server connectivity, and extensive CRUD operations across all platform entities.

Quantifiable outcome

• 20M+ downloads globally
• +2 more outcomes

Named customers12 records

Segments9 records

Ideal customer profiles7 records

Technology focussed Yes

API detail

Has API

Yes

API docs

API detail

Core technology

AI maturity

App detail

Integration11 records

Feature10 records

Partnerships

17 partnerships are on record, tiered flagship, core and minor.

• Euro-Office CoalitionflagshipStrategic or Co-development Partner · 27 March 2026OpenProject is a founding member of the Euro-Office coalition, a European open-source office suite initiative developed by a consortium of European cloud vendors including IONOS, Nextcloud, Eurostack, XWiki, Soverin, Abilian, and BTactic. Euro-Office launches June 9, 2026 as a sovereign alternative to Microsoft Office and Google Docs, addressing European digital sovereignty concerns.
• NextcloudcoreTechnology or IntegrationDeep integration partnership with Nextcloud for file management, document collaboration, and unified workflow capabilities. OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in versions 2.x and 3.x with bidirectional OAuth 2.0 authentication and OIDC Single Sign-On support.
• GitHubcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative GitHub integration linking work packages to commits, pull requests, and repositories. Allows developers to reference and update work packages directly from GitHub.
• GitLabcoreTechnology or IntegrationNative GitLab integration connecting work packages to GitLab repositories, commits, and merge requests. Full bidirectional synchronization for DevOps workflows.
• XWikiflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerStrategic partnership to offer a combined open-source alternative to Atlassian Jira and Confluence. Joint go-to-market and product integration for comprehensive project management and collaboration suite.
• ArawacoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorArawa serves as OpenProject's official reseller and distribution partner in France. Provides local sales, implementation, and support services for French customers.
• msgcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorPartnership with msg group for digitally sovereign project management. msg serves as implementation and consulting partner for enterprise deployments in German-speaking markets.
• PM² AllianceminorStrategic or Co-development PartnerCollaboration with PM² Alliance for project management methodology alignment. OpenProject supports PM² methodology with dedicated templates and workflows.
• UniventionminorChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorOpenProject available in Univention App Center for Univention Corporate Server environments, enabling easy deployment in enterprise identity management infrastructure.
• IONOSflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. IONOS provides cloud hosting infrastructure and is a key European cloud vendor committed to digital sovereignty.
• EurostackflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. Eurostack contributes to European open-source office suite development for digital sovereignty.
• SoverinflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. Soverin participates as a European cloud services provider committed to data sovereignty.
• AbilianflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. Abilian contributes expertise in collaborative applications and enterprise social networks.
• BTacticflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. BTactic participates as a European technology provider supporting open-source office solutions.
• OpenXchangeflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. OpenXchange provides email and collaboration platform expertise for the European office suite.
• Office.euflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerPartnership within Euro-Office coalition. Office.eu launched in March 2025 in the Netherlands as part of European open-source office adoption.
• TutaflagshipStrategic or Co-development PartnerTuta joined the Euro-Office coalition in June 2026, contributing to the European open-source office suite codebase. Tuta provides secure email services and will extend the Euro-Office ecosystem.

Scale indicators5 records

Recent moves6 records

Expansion highlights7 records

Direct peers

• Atlassian Jira: Market-leading project and issue tracking platform serving IT, agile, and enterprise teams. Direct competitor to OpenProject across agile boards, work management, and enterprise deployments — and the primary vendor OpenProject positions against in Jira Migration offerings.
• Redmine: Long-established open-source project management web application built on Ruby on Rails. Most direct functional analog to OpenProject's Community edition, competing head-to-head for self-hosted, open-source PM deployments.
• Asana: Cloud-native work and project management platform serving mid-market and enterprise teams. Competes with OpenProject for agile, cross-functional project tracking and is frequently cited as a comparison target on OpenProject's site.
• Monday.com: Work operating system covering project management, agile, and resource planning for SMB to enterprise. Direct cloud-native competitor to OpenProject with overlapping feature scope in boards, timelines, and team planning.
• ClickUp: All-in-one productivity and project management platform consolidating tasks, docs, goals, and agile workflows. Competes for the same horizontal "one PM tool for everything" positioning as OpenProject Enterprise Cloud.

Broad incumbents

• Microsoft Project: Enterprise project planning and portfolio management suite bundled within Microsoft 365. Competes with OpenProject's Gantt, scheduling, and portfolio modules, with significant distribution advantage through existing Microsoft enterprise contracts.
• Trello (Atlassian): Lightweight kanban-based project management tool from Atlassian serving individuals through mid-market. Competes with OpenProject's agile boards and team planner at the lower-complexity end of the market.

Emerging players

• Leantime: Open-source project management system targeted at small teams and non-project managers with an emphasis on UX. Comparable open-source positioning and similar feature scope (kanban, gantt, timelines) to OpenProject Community.
• Taiga.io: Open-source agile project management platform for startups and agile teams, offering Scrum and Kanban. Open-source self-hosted alternative with overlapping agile and developer-focused positioning.
• Linear: Modern issue tracking and project management tool popular with software teams. Competes with OpenProject for the engineering-team segment, particularly via streamlined UX and GitHub-native workflows.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat6 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• GitHubgithub.com/opf/openproject
• YouTubeyoutube.com/c/OpenProjectCommunity
• Xx.com/openproject
• Facebookfacebook.com/timeline

Compliance1 record

Revenue estimate

Valuation estimate

Number of profiles

Profiles6 records

Funding overview

Funding rounds

Investors

Funding detail is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

M&A

Investments

M&A and investment is available on the Subscription and Enterprise plan.Contact sales →

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