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OpenProject: the best Open Source alternative to Jira in 2026

OpenProject covers classic and agile project management: Gantt charts, backlogs, timesheets and budgets, as a complete alternative to Jira and MS Project for large teams.

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Technical profile

License: GPL-3.0
Category: Productivity
Replaces: Jira, MS Project
Tech stack: Ruby on RailsPostgreSQL

Preview

Public image provided by OpenProject on its own website.

Key features

Interactive Gantt charts
Agile backlogs and sprints
Timesheets and budgets

OpenProject vs. Jira

Pros

The most complete option for traditional + agile project management

Things to consider

Heavier interface than minimalist alternatives

Quick Docker installation guide

Copy this docker-compose.yml, adjust the example passwords and run docker compose up -d on your server. See the full step-by-step guide →

docker-compose.yml

version: "3.9"
services:
  openproject:
    image: openproject/openproject:latest
    restart: unless-stopped
    ports:
      - "8080:80"
    environment:
      - SECRET_KEY_BASE=change-me-super-secret
    volumes:
      - openproject_data:/var/openproject/assets
volumes:
  openproject_data: