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# Easy8 vs OpenProject Comparison - What are their main differences?

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Reviews

**Easy8** [

4.3/5(29)

](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews#reviews)

**OpenProject** [

3.8/5(25)

](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews#reviews)

Pricing

**Easy8**
Free Trial

No pricing available

**OpenProject**
Free Trial

**Free** · Community

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**Easy8**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

Return on Investment

**Easy8**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

Perceived Cost

**Easy8**
$$$$$

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

Average Discount

**Easy8**
Not enough reviews yet

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

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Pros & Cons

**Easy8**
[
Project Management (6)
](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2017628&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Time Saving (4)
](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2017632&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Learning Curve (3)
](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2041748&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Missing Features (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2274470&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**OpenProject**
[
Customization (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1078672&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Project Management (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1078448&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
UX Improvement (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2085451&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Difficult Navigation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2386409&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Screenshots

**Easy8**
 ![Easy8 screenshot](https://images.g2crowd.com/cdn-cgi/image/width=600,height=600,fit=scale-down,format=auto,onerror=redirect,/https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/attachment/file/1395434/trial-grafika-easy-ai-1.png)

**OpenProject**
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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**Easy8**

9.4

9.426

**OpenProject**

7.9

7.921

Ease of Use

**Easy8**

9.1

9.127

**OpenProject**

8.2

8.221

Ease of Setup

**Easy8**

9.1

9.122

**OpenProject**

8.3

8.311

Ease of Admin

**Easy8**

7.9

7.97

**OpenProject**

8.9

8.99

Quality of Support

**Easy8**

9.2

9.226

**OpenProject**

8.1

8.117

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**Easy8**

8.1

8.17

**OpenProject**

8.6

8.66

Product Direction (% positive)

**Easy8**

9.6

9.626

**OpenProject**

7.1

7.120

Features

Project Management[Hide 144 FeaturesShow 144 Features](javascript:void(0);)

9.2

13

7.6

7

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

9.4

13

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Verified

9.5(won by 0.1)

7

|

Verified

Due Dates

9.1(won by 1.7)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

7

|

Verified

Task Prioritization

9.2(won by 0.4)

13

|

Verified

8.8

7

To-Do Lists

9.1(won by 0.8)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

7

|

Verified

Drag & Drop

8.9(won by 1.5)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.4

7

|

Verified

Dependencies

Feature Not Available

7.9(won by default)

7

Mass Updates

Feature Not Available

6.4(won by default)

6

Recurring Tasks

Feature Not Available

5.8(won by default)

6

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

9.4(won by 1.1)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.3

7

|

Verified

Project Map

9.2(won by 2.2)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

7.0

5

GANTT

9.2(won by 0.6)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

7

|

Verified

Calendar View

9.1(won by 1.0)

13

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.1

6

|

Verified

Views

9.2(won by 0.6)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.6

6

|

Verified

Project Budgeting

9.0(won by 2.1)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.9

6

Templates

9.2(won by 0.5)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

5

|

Verified

Critical Path

9.0(won by 3.7)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

5.3

5

Time & Expense

9.2(won by 0.5)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

8.7

5

Methodologies

9.2(won by 0.2)

12

|

Verified

9.0

5

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Verified

Issue Tracking

Feature Not Available

8.8(won by default)

7

Project Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Bug Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Milestone Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Activity Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Status Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agile Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Sprint Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multiple Projects

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Department/Project

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Templates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Gantt/Timeline View

Not enough data

Not enough data

Percent-Complete Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting/Project Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Goal Setting/Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Tracking

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Traditional Methodologies

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Scheduling

9.0(won by 2.3)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

6

|

Verified

Resource Definiton

9.0(won by default)

12

|

Verified

Not enough data

Capacity

Feature Not Available

Not enough data

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

9.2(won by 2.5)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

5

|

Verified

Resource Allocation

9.3(won by 3.0)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.3

5

Activity Dashboard

9.2(won by 2.5)

12

|

Verified

 (There is a greater than 0.5 difference between this product's rating and its competitors)

6.7

6

|

Verified

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

Not enough data

Not enough data

Agentic AI - Project Management

Autonomous Task Execution

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-step Planning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Cross-system Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Adaptive Learning

Not enough data

Not enough data

Natural Language Interaction

Not enough data

Not enough data

Proactive Assistance

Not enough data

Not enough data

Decision Making

Not enough data

Not enough data

Third-Party Integrations

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Transfer

Not enough data

Not enough data

Additional Functionality

Backlog Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

API

Not enough data

Not enough data

Retrospectives Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Task Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Access Controls/Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Supports Scrum

Not enough data

Not enough data

Team Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Kanban Board

Not enough data

Not enough data

Request Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Commenting/Notes

Not enough data

Not enough data

Charting

Not enough data

Not enough data

@mentions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Planning Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projections

Not enough data

Not enough data

Collaboration Tools

Not enough data

Not enough data

Calendar Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Email Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Deadline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Role-Based Permissions

Not enough data

Not enough data

Alerts/Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reporting & Statistics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Fields

Not enough data

Not enough data

AI Copilot

Not enough data

Not enough data

Resource Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Workflow Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Template Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Negative Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Import/Export

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Assignment Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Progress Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Budget Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Reporting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Real-Time Notifications

Not enough data

Not enough data

Requirements Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Search/Filter

Not enough data

Not enough data

Issue Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Release Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

For IT Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Product Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Change Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Mobile App

Not enough data

Not enough data

Portfolio Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing/QA Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Billing & Invoicing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Risk Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Web-based Deployment

Not enough data

Not enough data

Idea Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Client Portal

Not enough data

Not enough data

File Sharing

Not enough data

Not enough data

Version Control

Not enough data

Not enough data

Availability Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Analysis

Not enough data

Not enough data

Multi-Channel Communication

Not enough data

Not enough data

Forecasting

Not enough data

Not enough data

Key Performance Indicators

Not enough data

Not enough data

Remote Support

Not enough data

Not enough data

Predictive Analytics

Not enough data

Not enough data

Tagging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Feedback Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Network Diagram

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Document Storage

Not enough data

Not enough data

Visualization

Not enough data

Not enough data

Customizable Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Time Clock

Not enough data

Not enough data

Reminders

Not enough data

Not enough data

Daily Reports

Not enough data

Not enough data

Configurable Workflow

Not enough data

Not enough data

Roadmapping

Not enough data

Not enough data

Iteration Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

Timeline Management

Not enough data

Not enough data

KPI Monitoring

Not enough data

Not enough data

For Small Businesses

Not enough data

Not enough data

Chat/Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Messaging

Not enough data

Not enough data

Show 1 feature category with incomplete data

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Not enough data

Not enough data

Functionality

Repository Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

Analytics and Trends

Not enough data

Not enough data

Productivity Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Management

Historical Data Consolidation

Not enough data

Not enough data

Data Context

Not enough data

Not enough data

Testing Integration

Not enough data

Not enough data

User Insights

Reviewers' Company Size

[![Easy8](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0fe39bf4544e3314c5f126943d810dcd/easy8.svg "Easy8")](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews)

Easy8

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

44.8%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

37.9%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

17.2%

[![OpenProject](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2eddaffaeef54b69427f577329ff7d9/openproject.svg "OpenProject")](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews)

OpenProject

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

62.5%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

33.3%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

4.2%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

44.8%

62.5%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

37.9%

33.3%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

17.2%

4.2%

Reviewers' Industry

[![Easy8](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0fe39bf4544e3314c5f126943d810dcd/easy8.svg "Easy8")](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews)
Easy8

Marketing and Advertising

34.5%

Information Technology and Services

17.2%

Telecommunications

10.3%

Computer Software

10.3%

Writing and Editing

3.4%

Other

24.1%

[![OpenProject](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e2eddaffaeef54b69427f577329ff7d9/openproject.svg "OpenProject")](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews)
OpenProject

Information Technology and Services

41.7%

Computer Software

12.5%

Wholesale

4.2%

Oil & Energy

4.2%

Media Production

4.2%

Other

33.3%

FAQs

## Easy8 vs OpenProject FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 16, 2026

### What is the difference between OpenProject vs Easy8?

Easy8 stands out from OpenProject with higher reviewer satisfaction, especially in support and setup, and a broader set of strengths cited in recent reviews.

| [OpenProject](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews) | [Easy8](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 3.8/5 (25 reviews) | 4.3/5 (29 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 8.3 | 9.1 |
| 8.1 | 9.2 |
| Customization | Project Management |

### How do the pricing models of OpenProject and Easy8 compare?

Easy8 is rated higher for value, with reviewers expressing greater satisfaction with its pricing and cost-effectiveness.

- **OpenProject:** Reviewers highlight that OpenProject is free in its standard version and offers strong value for those seeking open-source solutions, but note potential hosting costs and advanced customization requirements.
- **Easy8:** Reviewers describe Easy8 as providing enterprise-grade governance at a lower cost, with several citing reduced license spend and improved ROI after switching from multiple tools.

### What are the best alternatives to OpenProject and Easy8?

Notion, Jira, and MS Project are the top three alternatives to OpenProject and Easy8.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [OpenProject](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews) | 3.8/5 (25 reviews) | — | Free standard version, open-source value | Customization |
| [Easy8](https://www.g2.com/products/easy8/reviews) | 4.3/5 (29 reviews) | — | Reduced license spend, enterprise-grade features | Project Management |
| [Notion](https://www.g2.com/products/notion/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,770 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Flexible workspace and documentation |
| [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,940 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Agile project tracking |
| [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Comprehensive project scheduling |

### Which Software Development Analytics Tools features should I prioritize when comparing OpenProject and Easy8?

Buyers comparing OpenProject and Easy8 should prioritize Gantt chart functionality, task tracking, customization, resource management, and automation features.

- **Gantt chart functionality:** Both products are frequently praised for Gantt features, with Easy8 reviewers highlighting integrated timelines and OpenProject reviewers citing Gantt diagrams as a core strength.
- **Task tracking:** Task tracking is cited in 1 all-time mention for OpenProject and 3 for Easy8, indicating strong support in both but more frequent praise for Easy8.
- **Customization:** OpenProject is cited for customization (1 all-time mention), while Easy8 is noted for flexibility (2 all-time mentions).
- **Resource management:** Easy8 is cited for resource management (2 all-time mentions), with reviewers praising load charts and scheduling.
- **Automation:** Easy8 is cited for automation (3 all-time mentions), with reviewers highlighting AI-driven alerts and workflow automation.

### What are the pros and cons of OpenProject vs Easy8?

Easy8's headline strength is project management with automation and resource management, while OpenProject's is customization and data visualization.

- **OpenProject strengths:** Customization (1 all-time mention), data visualization (1), easy collaboration (1), project management (1), task tracking (1), user-friendly (1).
- **OpenProject trade-offs:** Reviewers note poor search (1 all-time mention), UX improvement needs (1), and a laborious initial setup.
- **Easy8 strengths:** Project management (6 all-time mentions), time saving (4), time tracking (4), automation (3), easy tracking (3), task management (3), resource management (2), flexibility (2), team collaboration (2).
- **Easy8 trade-offs:** Reviewers mention a learning curve (3 all-time mentions), missing features (2), and beginner difficulty (1).

### Is OpenProject or Easy8 better for small businesses?

Easy8 is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers highlighting its suitability for startups and small teams.

- **OpenProject:** No segment share data available; reviewers note it is ideal for small or medium projects, especially for those seeking open-source solutions.
- **Easy8:** No segment share data available; recent reviews from seed-stage startups and small software houses praise its enterprise-grade features and cost savings for small teams.

### Which Software Development Analytics Tools platform has better integrations?

Easy8 and OpenProject are at parity for integrations, with no recent reviewer-cited third-party integrations for either product.

- **OpenProject:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.
- **Easy8:** No recent reviewer-cited integrations.

### How do OpenProject and Easy8 compare on customer support?

Easy8 leads OpenProject in Quality of Support by a material margin, with a 9.2 vs 8.1 score.

- **OpenProject:** Reviewers describe support as generally responsive, with some noting helpful documentation and community support, but a few mention slow response times.
- **Easy8:** Reviewers consistently praise support, citing quick responses, helpful onboarding, and effective troubleshooting, with several calling out "perfect customer support" and "great consultants." 

### Which is easier to implement, OpenProject or Easy8?

Easy8 leads OpenProject in Ease of Setup by a material margin, with a 9.1 vs 8.3 score.

- **OpenProject:** Reviewers note that setup can be laborious and requires attention to detail, but also mention that it is easy to adopt once configured.
- **Easy8:** Reviewers describe setup as straightforward, with a setup wizard and helpful support, though some mention a learning curve for advanced features.

### Which product has better GANTT?

Both OpenProject and Easy8 are highly rated for GANTT functionality, with reviewers frequently citing Gantt charts as a core feature.

- **OpenProject:** Gantt chart functionality is praised in reviews, with multiple mentions of its usefulness for project planning and visualization.
- **Easy8:** Gantt charts are highlighted in recent reviews as a key feature, with reviewers noting integrated timelines and ease of use for resource scheduling.

Alternatives

**Easy8 Alternatives**

 ![Notion](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/43bf53de40136acd6c0aed67eb459fcd/notion.svg "Notion")

[
Notion
](/products/notion/reviews)

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

 ![monday AI Work Platform](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/0ecee4762e51bfed79001cde447b63a5/monday-com.svg "monday AI Work Platform")

[
monday AI Work Platform
](/products/monday-com/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

**OpenProject Alternatives**

 ![Jira](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/33ea9716a927c77d0e0c7cfe1a01035d/jira.svg "Jira")

[
Jira
](/products/jira/reviews)

 ![Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1500313790/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management.svg "Microsoft Project & Portfolio Management")

[
MS Project
](/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews)

 ![ClickUp](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/b675771627028c890e21cb68228a24e9/clickup.svg "ClickUp")

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

 ![Asana](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/1487565345/asana.svg "Asana")

[
Asana
](/products/asana/reviews)

## Easy8 vs OpenProject

When assessing the two solutions, reviewers found Easy8 easier to use and set up. However, OpenProject is easier to administer. Reviewers also preferred doing business with OpenProject overall.

- Reviewers felt that Easy8 meets the needs of their business better than OpenProject.
- When comparing quality of ongoing product support, reviewers felt that Easy8 is the preferred option.
- For feature updates and roadmaps, our reviewers preferred the direction of Easy8 over OpenProject.