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OpenProject vs Zoho Projects: catalog facts
OpenProjectZoho Projects
Freemium

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

Freemium

Free to sign up, with paid plans for more features.

Web, Self-hosted Android, Web
  • Supports classic Gantt and agile boards in one tool
  • Can be installed on-premises
  • Gantt charts with dependencies and progress tracking
  • Built-in timesheets linked to Zoho Invoice
  • Running your own instance needs server administration
  • Some features are reserved for paid plans
  • Works best within the wider Zoho ecosystem
  • Hosted service that needs a Zoho account
Web application, Self-hosted, Hosted service Downloadable app, Web application
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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