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OpenProject vs ProjectLibre: catalog facts
OpenProjectProjectLibre
Freemium

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

Freemium

The desktop app is free and open source; the cloud version is a paid service with a trial.

Web, Self-hosted Windows, macOS, Linux, Web
  • Supports classic Gantt and agile boards in one tool
  • Can be installed on-premises
  • Opens Microsoft Project .mpp and .xml files without conversion
  • Critical path, resource leveling and earned value scheduling
  • Running your own instance needs server administration
  • Some features are reserved for paid plans
  • Website mostly promotes the paid cloud product
  • Portfolio, AI and risk analysis features are in the cloud version
Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Hosted service
Open source Open source
License not stated License: CPAL-1.0
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Not stated if it works offline Works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked September 23, 2026

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