In simple English
This tool helps you manage projects and track tasks in one shared space on your own server. You can plan timelines, assign work, and check team progress without paying a monthly fee to a big company. It keeps all your company data on your own computer instead of someone else's cloud. Setting it up takes some technical skill, and you need a server with enough memory to run it. It costs nothing to download and use the community edition.
What it is
OpenProject is a web application for managing tasks, tracking time, and planning schedules with Gantt charts. It serves as an open source alternative to commercial tools like Jira and Asana.
What it is good for
Solo builders and teams who want to manage projects and track bugs on their own server while keeping full control of their data.
- Keeps all your project data on your own server under your control.
- Includes task boards, roadmaps, and time tracking in one place.
- Offers a free community edition with no user limits.
- Requires a server and technical knowledge to install and keep updated.
- Demands significant memory to run smoothly alongside your database.
- Some advanced enterprise features require a paid subscription.
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docker run -d -p 8080:80 -v /var/openproject/data:/var/openproject openproject/openproject:17.9.2