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OpenProject vs Jira: catalog facts
OpenProjectJira
Freemium

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

Freemium

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

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

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 24, 2026

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