OpenProject Overview

OpenProject offers a versatile project management solution that supports classic, agile, and hybrid methodologies. It provides tools such as task management, Gantt charts, and boards, enhancing team collaboration. A notable feature is the emphasis on data sovereignty and security, ensuring that project data is protected and transparently managed. OpenProject is open source, offering flexibility and customization to meet specific business needs. The software supports time and cost reporting, adding value by enabling detailed project tracking and budget management. Unique selling points include its open-source nature and comprehensive capabilities across various project management styles, all within a secure environment. This positions OpenProject as a strong competitor in the project management software market, offering significant ROI through its adaptable and secure platform.

Use Cases

Customers recommend Collaboration, Workflow Management, Engagement Management, as the business use cases that they have been most satisfied with while using OpenProject.

Other use cases:

  • Offer Management
  • Onboarding
  • Proposal & Quote Management
  • Products & Pricelist Management
  • Forecasting
  • Sales Review & Feedback
  • Business Development
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Business Priorities

Improve Internal Communications is the most popular business priority that customers and associates have achieved using OpenProject.

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OpenProject Use-Cases and Business Priorities: Customer Satisfaction Data

OpenProject works with different mediums / channels such as Offline. On Premises. and Website.

OpenProject's features include Dashboard. and OpenProject support capabilities include 24/7 Support, AI Powered, Email Support, etc. also OpenProject analytics capabilities include Custom Reports, and Analytics.

Reviews

"...It has helped me maintain a good organization regarding my projects, the workflow is much faster and more efficient and the truth that the help that has offered has been full...." Peer review by Genesis R, Consultor SOA

OpenProject, belong to a category of solutions that help Project Management. Each of them excels in different abilities. Therefore, determining the best platform for your business will depend on your specific needs and requirements.

OpenProject is an open-source project management software for classic, agile, or hybrid methodologies. Features include task management, Gantt charts, boards, team collaboration, and time/cost reporting.

Popular Business Setting

for OpenProject

Top Industries

  • Information Technology and Services
  • Computer Software
  • Government Administration

Popular in

  • Small Business
  • Mid Market
  • Enterprise

OpenProject is popular in Information Technology And Services, Computer Software, and Government Administration and is widely used by Small Business, Mid Market, and Enterprise.

Comprehensive Insights on OpenProject Use Cases

How does OpenProject address your Collaboration Challenges?

How can OpenProject enhance your Workflow Management process?

What benefits does OpenProject offer for Engagement Management?

What makes OpenProject ideal for Offer Management?

How efficiently Does OpenProject manage your Onboarding?

11 buyers and buying teams have used Cuspera to assess how well OpenProject solved their Project Management needs. Cuspera uses 253 insights from these buyers along with peer reviews, customer case studies, testimonials, expert blogs and vendor provided installation data to help you assess the fit for your specific Project Management needs.

Case Studies

CASE STUDY Greenpeace

OpenProject helps Greenpeace manage all IT requests by turning emails into tasks or projects. The IT team uses a custom plugin for ticketing and workflow management. OpenProject's on-premises setup g...ives Greenpeace strong data security. The team values the tool's flexibility and single sign-on with LDAP. Key features used include work packages, agile boards, backlogs, and time tracking. This standardizes processes and supports agile work across the organization.

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Real Estate

CASE STUDY Rehabilitation Clinic Bellikon

OpenProject helps Rehabilitation Clinic Bellikon manage all portfolio and departmental projects. The clinic uses features like Gantt charts, work packages, meetings, and wiki for full transparency an...d easy collaboration. All employees can contribute ideas and access project information anytime. The software is easy to use, so even team members with little project management experience learn quickly. External partners are integrated, and all documentation is kept in one place for better tracking and efficiency.

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Information Technology and Services

CASE STUDY go∼mus

OpenProject helps go∼mus manage complex projects with many external partners. The platform makes project planning and structuring fast and clear, helping go∼mus meet deadlines. OpenProject saves the ...team about one day per week by reducing meetings and documentation. Its intuitive design lets go∼mus easily involve customers and partners. Key features used include Gantt charts, work packages, and backlogs for agile and classic project management.

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Publishing

CASE STUDY District Office Enzkreis

OpenProject helps District Office Enzkreis manage projects and share information. The team uses it to visualize project timelines and track tasks. OpenProject supports the implementation of the feder...al participation act and personnel development projects. Team members access project data anytime, making collaboration easier. Meetings are more efficient with shared agendas and minutes. The web-based system improves project structure and communication.

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Education

CASE STUDY Coburg University of Applied Sciences

OpenProject helps Coburg University of Applied Sciences use hybrid project management for teaching. The university combines classic and agile methods to let students practice real project management.... OpenProject makes teamwork easier and saves time for everyone. The school saw a 60-70% drop in admin work and meetings. Productivity went up for all project members.

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Education

CASE STUDY Linux Professional Institute

OpenProject helps Linux Professional Institute manage all projects in one place. The team uses it for both waterfall and agile project management. They track tasks, progress, and assignments easily. ...OpenProject supports internal hosting for data security. The agile board and dashboards help organize and prioritize work. LPI used OpenProject to launch and improve the FOSSlife portal.

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FEATURE RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

3.39/5 ★

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CAPABILITIES RATINGS AND REVIEWS
Custom Reports

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OpenProject GmbH News

Partnership

OpenProject and XWiki partner to offer a combined open source alternative to Atlassian Jira and Confluence

OpenProject and XWiki have formed a strategic partnership to provide an open source alternative to Atlassian's Jira and Confluence. This collaboration aims to enhance digital sovereignty and data control for organizations, offering a comprehensive solution that combines OpenProject's project management capabilities with XWiki's documentation platform. The partnership includes joint sales, support, and technical integration, aligning with European initiatives for open source infrastructure.

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Product

OpenProject 12.2 integrates Nextcloud file management

OpenProject 12.2 now integrates with Nextcloud for enhanced file management, improving productivity and data sovereignty for enterprise users. This integration, sponsored by the City of Cologne and the University of Duisburg-Essen, allows seamless linking of project-related files and work packages. Additional features in OpenProject 12.2 include an improved date picker and the ability to log time for other users.

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Product

OpenProject and Nextcloud integrate more closely for seamless file sharing in project management

OpenProject and Nextcloud have enhanced their integration to improve file sharing in project management. This update, part of OpenProject 12.5, allows users to upload files directly to Nextcloud from OpenProject and link to existing files in Nextcloud. The collaboration aims to provide seamless project management and content collaboration while maintaining data sovereignty.

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Press release OpenProject GitHub integration

OpenProject has integrated GitHub into its project management software, enhancing collaboration for developers. This integration, launched with OpenProject 11.3, allows seamless linking between OpenProject and GitHub, enabling users to manage pull requests and GitHub actions directly from OpenProject. The update also includes new features like improved user invitations and easier project creation.

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OpenProject GmbH Profile

Company Name

OpenProject GmbH

Company Website

https://www.openproject.org/

HQ Location

Karl-Liebknecht-Str. 5 10178 Berlin Germany

Employees

51-100

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Financials

PRIVATE