In depth

What it is

OpenProject is an open-source project management platform that supports agile boards, roadmaps, and traditional project planning, with self-hosting options.

Key features

Work packages - Issue/task tracking with configurable workflows.
Roadmaps - Roadmaps and planning views (edition-dependent).
Self-hosting - Open-source self-host deployment option.
Collaboration - Wikis and project documentation features.

Strengths

Work packages - Issue/task tracking with configurable workflows.
Roadmaps - Roadmaps and planning views (edition-dependent).
Self-hosting - Open-source self-host deployment option.

Trade-offs

Operations - Self-hosting adds upgrades, backups, and monitoring.
Customization - Workflow customization increases maintenance overhead.
UX - User experience differs from modern SaaS-first tools.

Pricing

Open-source software. Direct license cost is zero; costs are typically infrastructure, operations, and optional paid support or hosting.