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Separate Gantt charts for more clarity and better organization
Features 

Separate Gantt charts for more clarity and better organization

In the past, Gantt charts in OpenProject were always part of the Work Packages module. Although they are an essential and very central aspect of project management and therefore also an important feature…
OpenProject at FOSDEM 2024
Company  Open Source 

OpenProject at FOSDEM 2024

We at OpenProject are excited to participate again this year at FOSDEM. Being an open source platform, we aim to engage with fellow developers in the open source community, exchange ideas, network, and…
Why open source AI?
Open Source 

Why open source AI?

OpenProject was among many open source organizations to attend and present on important topics related to data sovereignty, transparency, and open source software this year. The official focus for the…
OpenProject 13.2
Releases 

OpenProject 13.2

OpenProject 13.2 has been released today! It focuses on the new OneDrive/SharePoint integration, which has been available for OpenProject Enterprise customers since the last release in December 2023. With…
OpenProject: The collaborative Excel alternative for project management
Open Source 

OpenProject: The collaborative Excel alternative for project management

Excel is a widely used standard application. The application is often already installed and users are already familiar with it. When companies introduce project management, it is only logical that many…
How Santa organizes the present distribution around the world
Learning  Features 

How Santa organizes the present distribution around the world

Every year, Santa Claus takes care of the distribution of countless presents worldwide. What he used to record in Excel until a few years ago, he now successfully manages with the open source project management…
Looking back: OpenProject's highlights of 2023
Company 

Looking back: OpenProject's highlights of 2023

The year 2023 will soon be over and so we look back: What happened at OpenProject this year? What were the highlight features and changes to the software - and what also happened in the OpenProject team…
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.5
Releases 

OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.5

We are continuously working on our OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud and just released version 2.5.1.…
OpenProject 13.1: Share work packages, dynamic meetings and much more
Releases 

OpenProject 13.1: Share work packages, dynamic meetings and much more

We are happy to present to you OpenProject 13.1. With this release, in addition to many smaller changes and improvements, we are offering our users a great update to our Meetings module. Enterprise customers…
Simplify your tools: Combine time tracking software and project management
Features 

Simplify your tools: Combine time tracking software and project management

Why waste time when tracking time? With OpenProject, you can track time spent on projects directly in the software that you use to manage your projects and tasks. Let’s take a look at typical requirements…
Installing OpenProject – with Helm Charts, packages and Docker
Learning 

Installing OpenProject – with Helm Charts, packages and Docker

OpenProject currently offers various installation methods to meet the different needs and environments of users. Whether you want to set up a Kubernetes cluster with Helm Charts, prefer traditional packages…
How to participate at OpenProject: Guide to our Community instance
Open Source 

How to participate at OpenProject: Guide to our Community instance

OpenProject offers open source software and therefore follows open source principles like transparency, participation and collaboration. This is why we develop OpenProject publicly on our Community Instance…
Enterprise add-on: Sharing a work package – How does it work?
Features 

Enterprise add-on: Sharing a work package – How does it work?

Collaborating in a project group usually also means restricting information. Whether for reasons of confidentiality, data protection or pure pragmatism – because restricting access often also means focusing…
OpenProject - an alternative to Orangescrum for open source project management
Open Source 

OpenProject - an alternative to Orangescrum for open source project management

Choosing project management software can feel overwhelming. Even if you restrict your search and choose to consider open source options only, the choices seem endless. Two notable contenders, OpenProject…
Your open source alternative for project management
Open Source 

Your open source alternative for project management

Are you considering which project management tool you should invest in for the success of your team? Open source software is definitely an alternative that you should not miss taking a closer look at.…
Our commitment to accessibility: High contrast mode arrives with OpenProject 13.1
Features 

Our commitment to accessibility: High contrast mode arrives with OpenProject 13.1

Ensuring that every user can effectively use the OpenProject software is a core principle to us. Our community thrives on cooperation, and true cooperation can only take place if everyone has the necessary…
OpenProject - an alternative to GitLab for open source project management
Open Source 

OpenProject - an alternative to GitLab for open source project management

In the fast-paced world of software development and project management, finding the right tools to streamline workflows and enhance collaboration is essential. GitLab, a widely popular web-based DevOps…
Project collaboration: 3 success factors and software features
Features 

Project collaboration: 3 success factors and software features

In theory, we all know it, in practice many of us struggle with it: Good collaboration is essential for the success of projects. In every project - whether it’s a private barbecue or a major software rollout…
Preview: OpenProject 13.1 – Dynamic meeting agendas and more
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Preview: OpenProject 13.1 – Dynamic meeting agendas and more

Our next major release is planned for December 2023 – offering some great new features, like dynamic meeting agendas, sharing single work packages with users outside your team and a long awaited integration…
Meet us in Berlin at the Smart Country Convention 2023
Company  Open Source 

Meet us in Berlin at the Smart Country Convention 2023

Are you interested in open source software and available in Berlin this November? Then come and meet us at the Smart Country Convention (SCCON)! OpenProject will share a booth with other participants of…
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