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Jira vs OpenProject: catalog facts
JiraOpenProject
Freemium

Subscription plans from Atlassian; check its site for current tiers.

Freemium

Free open-source edition to self-host; hosted and paid plans start with a free trial.

Web Web, Self-hosted
  • Structured issue tracking with workflows
  • Scales to many teams and projects
  • Supports classic Gantt and agile boards in one tool
  • Can be installed on-premises
  • Can be heavy for small or simple projects
  • Hosted service tied to an Atlassian account
  • Running your own instance needs server administration
  • Some features are reserved for paid plans
Web application, Hosted service Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service
Closed source Open source
License not stated License not stated
Account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 24, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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