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

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Reviews

**OpenProject** [

3.8/5(25)

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**Redmine** [

4/5(258)

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Pricing

**OpenProject**
Free Trial

**Free** · Community

**Redmine**
No pricing available

**Pricing Insights**
from reviews

Time to Implement

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

**Redmine**
2 months

Based on 27 responses

Return on Investment

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

**Redmine**
13 months

Based on 12 responses

Perceived Cost

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

**Redmine**
$$$$$

Average Discount

**OpenProject**
Not enough reviews yet

**Redmine**
7%

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Pros & Cons

**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)
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Difficult Navigation (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2386409&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

**Redmine**
[
Ease of Use (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=1915458&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Easy Tracking (2)
](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2262391&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Beginner Difficulty (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2057689&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)[
Email Integration (1)
](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews?filters%5Bsentiment_snippet%5D=2262425&qs=pros-and-cons#reviews)

Integrations

**OpenProject**
Not enough data

**Redmine**
[

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Ratings

Meets Requirements

**OpenProject**

7.9

7.921

**Redmine**

8.3

8.3225

Ease of Use

**OpenProject**

8.2

8.221

**Redmine**

7.8

7.8225

Ease of Setup

**OpenProject**

8.3

8.311

**Redmine**

7.1

7.191

Ease of Admin

**OpenProject**

8.9

8.99

**Redmine**

8.0

8.086

Quality of Support

**OpenProject**

8.1

8.117

**Redmine**

7.0

7.0135

Has the product been a good partner in doing business?

**OpenProject**

8.6

8.66

**Redmine**

7.7

7.759

Product Direction (% positive)

**OpenProject**

7.1

7.120

**Redmine**

6.5

6.5216

Features

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

7.6

7

7.9

40

Tasks

Creation & Assignment

9.5(won by 0.5)

7

|

Verified

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

9.0

37

|

Verified

Due Dates

7.4

7

|

Verified

9.0(won by 1.6)

36

|

Verified

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

Task Prioritization

8.8(won by 0.1)

7

8.7

36

|

Verified

To-Do Lists

8.3(tied score)

7

|

Verified

8.3(tied score)

31

|

Verified

Dependencies

7.9(won by 0.1)

7

7.8

31

|

Verified

Mass Updates

6.4

6

7.6(won by 1.2)

30

|

Verified

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

Drag & Drop

7.4(won by 0.3)

7

|

Verified

7.1

29

|

Verified

Recurring Tasks

5.8

6

7.4(won by 1.6)

31

|

Verified

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

Real-Time Updates

Not enough data

Not enough data

Projects

Planning

8.3

7

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Verified

8.4(won by 0.1)

32

|

Verified

Project Map

7.0

5

8.1(won by 1.1)

27

|

Verified

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

GANTT

8.6(won by 0.6)

7

|

Verified

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

8.0

28

|

Verified

Calendar View

8.1

6

|

Verified

8.2(won by 0.1)

30

|

Verified

Views

8.6(won by 0.4)

6

|

Verified

8.2

30

|

Verified

Project Budgeting

6.9

6

7.5(won by 0.6)

21

|

Verified

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

Templates

8.7(won by 1.1)

5

|

Verified

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

7.6

24

|

Verified

Critical Path

5.3

5

7.4(won by 2.1)

21

|

Verified

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

Time & Expense

8.7(won by 0.4)

5

8.3

27

|

Verified

Methodologies

9.0(won by 0.9)

5

|

Verified

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

8.1

25

|

Verified

Issue Tracking

8.8(won by default)

7

Feature Not Available

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

6.7

6

|

Verified

8.3(won by 1.6)

27

|

Verified

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

Resource Definiton

Not enough data

8.1(won by default)

27

|

Verified

Capacity

Not enough data

Feature Not Available

Task Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Planning/Scheduling

Not enough data

Not enough data

Project Monitoring

Baselining / KPIs

6.7

5

|

Verified

7.5(won by 0.8)

23

|

Verified

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

Resource Allocation

6.3

5

7.8(won by 1.5)

24

|

Verified

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

Activity Dashboard

6.7

6

|

Verified

7.7(won by 1.0)

30

|

Verified

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

Activity Dashboard

Not enough data

Not enough data

Generative AI

AI Text Generation

Not enough data

5.3(won by default)

6

AI Text Summarization

Not enough data

4.7(won by default)

6

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

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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

[![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%

[![Redmine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b00e507e44754cbb21d7618478c06ee8/redmine.png "Redmine")](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews)

Redmine

Small-Business(50 or fewer emp.)

38.0%

Mid-Market(51-1000 emp.)

42.4%

Enterprise(\> 1000 emp.)

19.6%

Small-Business

(50 or fewer emp.)

62.5%

38.0%

Mid-Market

(51-1000 emp.)

33.3%

42.4%

Enterprise

(\> 1000 emp.)

4.2%

19.6%

Reviewers' Industry

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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%

[![Redmine](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/image/thumb_square/thumb_square_b00e507e44754cbb21d7618478c06ee8/redmine.png "Redmine")](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews)
Redmine

Information Technology and Services

26.3%

Computer Software

18.8%

Internet

5.1%

Marketing and Advertising

3.9%

Higher Education

3.1%

Other

42.7%

FAQs

## OpenProject vs Redmine FAQs

Generated using AI

Last updated: August 14, 2026

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

Redmine stands out for its higher G2 rating and reviewer-cited ease of setup, while OpenProject is noted for its data visualization and capacity features.

| [Redmine](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews) | [OpenProject](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews) |
| --- | --- |
| 4.0/5 (257 reviews) | 3.8/5 (25 reviews) |
| — | — |
| 7.0 | 8.3 |
| 7.0 | 8.1 |
| Ease of Use | Data Visualization |

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

Redmine is perceived as the stronger value, with reviewers consistently highlighting its free and open-source nature.

- **Redmine:** Reviewers frequently praise Redmine for being free and open-source, making it highly attractive for cost-conscious teams.
- **OpenProject:** Reviewers note that OpenProject is also free in its standard version, but mention required hosting costs and advanced programming skills for customization.
- **Switching Reason:** Several reviewers switched from Redmine to paid alternatives like Jira due to missing features, despite Redmine's cost advantage.

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

The top 3 alternatives to Redmine and OpenProject are Jira, ClickUp, and MS Project.

| Product | G2 Rating (reviews) | Largest Segment | Pricing Insight | Top Reviewer-Cited Strength |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| [Redmine](https://www.g2.com/products/redmine/reviews) | 4.0/5 (257 reviews) | — | Free and open-source | Ease of Use |
| [OpenProject](https://www.g2.com/products/openproject/reviews) | 3.8/5 (25 reviews) | — | Free standard version, hosting costs noted | Data Visualization |
| [Jira](https://www.g2.com/products/jira/reviews) | 4.3/5 (7,936 reviews) | Mid-Market | — | Agile sprint tracking |
| [ClickUp](https://www.g2.com/products/clickup/reviews) | 4.6/5 (13,723 reviews) | Small-Business | — | Comprehensive feature set |
| [MS Project](https://www.g2.com/products/microsoft-microsoft-project-portfolio-management/reviews) | 4.0/5 (1,627 reviews) | Enterprise | — | Project scheduling and Gantt charts |

### Which Project Management features should I prioritize when comparing Redmine and OpenProject?

Buyers should prioritize Gantt chart functionality, customization, data visualization, ease of setup, and capacity management when comparing Redmine and OpenProject.

- **Gantt chart functionality:** Redmine is frequently praised for its Gantt chart views in recent reviews; OpenProject also receives positive mentions for Gantt diagrams and timeline visualization.
- **Customization:** Redmine is highlighted for its high customizability and plugin ecosystem; OpenProject is noted for customization but requires advanced programming skills.
- **Data visualization:** OpenProject is specifically cited for strong data visualization capabilities; Redmine receives fewer mentions in this area.
- **Ease of setup:** Redmine scores 7.0 and OpenProject 8.3 for Ease of Setup, with reviewers noting OpenProject's initial setup can be laborious but ultimately rewarding.
- **Capacity management:** OpenProject offers capacity features not present in Redmine, as noted in feature differences.

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

Redmine's headline strength is ease of use and cost, while OpenProject is recognized for data visualization and customization.

- **Redmine strengths:** Ease of Use (2 all-time mentions), User-Friendly (2), Simplicity Focus, Flexibility, Task Assignment, Free and open-source.
- **Redmine trade-offs:** Outdated user interface, missing advanced features, notification issues, navigation difficulty, and a steeper learning curve for customization.
- **OpenProject strengths:** Data Visualization, Customization, Team Collaboration, Productivity Improvement, Project Management, User-Friendly.
- **OpenProject trade-offs:** Reviewers note poor search, need for UX improvements, laborious initial setup, and limited advanced features for large projects.

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

Redmine is the better fit for small businesses, with reviewers consistently highlighting its accessibility and value for startups and small teams.

- **Redmine:** Frequently recommended for startups and small companies due to its free, open-source model and ease of use for basic project management needs.
- **OpenProject:** Reviewers describe OpenProject as suitable for small to medium-sized projects, but note that setup and maintenance can be more demanding for small teams.

### Which Project Management platform has better integrations?

Redmine and OpenProject are rated at parity for integrations, with reviewers mentioning integration capabilities but no clear leader.

- **Redmine:** Reviewers mention integrations with internal applications and tools like LDAP and email, with positive sentiment around extensibility via plugins.
- **OpenProject:** Reviewers highlight ease of integration due to its open-source nature and mention integration with various systems, but without naming specific third-party tools.

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

OpenProject holds a slight edge in Quality of Support, scoring 8.1 versus Redmine's 7.0, a difference above the materiality threshold.

- **Redmine:** Reviewers describe support as generally helpful, with some noting delays in bug fixes and limited official support for the open-source version.
- **OpenProject:** Reviewers consistently praise OpenProject's support, citing responsive assistance and a strong community, especially for the open-source edition.

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

OpenProject leads on Ease of Setup with a score of 8.3 compared to Redmine's 7.0, a difference above the materiality threshold.

- **Redmine:** Reviewers note that setup is straightforward for basic use but can become complex when advanced customization or plugin installation is required.
- **OpenProject:** Reviewers highlight that while initial setup can be laborious, the process is well-documented and ultimately results in a highly tailored environment.

### Which product has better GANTT?

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

- **Redmine:** Gantt chart functionality is praised in recent reviews, with multiple mentions of its usefulness for activity tracking and project planning.
- **OpenProject:** Gantt diagrams and timeline visualization are highlighted as key features, with reviewers noting their value for project status and planning.

Alternatives

**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)

**Redmine Alternatives**

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

[
ClickUp
](/products/clickup/reviews)

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

[
Jira
](/products/jira/reviews)

 ![Wrike](https://images.g2crowd.com/uploads/product/hd_favicon/e7b3c8ae7b46d6fdecc3c383064c2ca8/wrike.svg "Wrike")

[
Wrike
](/products/wrike/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)

## OpenProject vs Redmine

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

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