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Looking back: OpenProject in 2025 🌟
What a year of contrasts 2025 was! Full of growth, progress and meaningful impact. But at the same time, full of threats, uncertainties, and alarming announcements.…
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Features
News from the Product Desk: Real-time collaboration in Documents
Starting version 17.0 – currently planned for January 2026, OpenProject introduces a completely redesigned Documents module with real-time collaboration capabilities. This marks a significant step forward…
Open Source
OpenProject at the Berlin Summit on European Digital Sovereignty
Europe needs open, interoperable tools to collaborate across borders. Especially in the public sector. This vision was reaffirmed at the Summit on European Digital Sovereignty in Berlin, where leaders…
Learning
How to use OpenProject as OKR software
Managing goals in form of Objectives and Key Results (OKRs) is a proven framework used by companies of all sizes to align strategy and execution. To successfully work with OKRs, teams need a flexible and…
Open Source
Digital sovereignty in Government: German State Premiers and the International Criminal Court choose openDesk
Digital collaboration in public administration is becoming increasingly important across Europe and beyond. Questions of data protection, interoperability, and digital sovereignty are now central to how…
Releases
OpenProject 16.6: Project evaluation and scoring
OpenProject 16.6 has been released and this version introduces new features and improvements again. Please take a few minutes to learn what changes for you. We will summarize the most important changes…
Learning
Set and achieve your goals with open source software for OKRs (Objectives and Key Results)
OpenProject as a secure web-based project management software supports many different use cases. At the beginning of each quarter, it is very convenient to follow the OKR process in OpenProject, set your…
Open Source Migrations
Software alternatives to Atlassian – free and open source
With the end of Jira Data Center announced and prices rising year after year, vendor lock-in is no longer just an abstract risk, it has already become reality. Many organizations now face a costly migration…
Cases
CanSatLab: How to build a real satellite from a can with OpenProject
Students across Europe are building satellites in handy beverage can format – ESA calls the program CanSat, a competition for can satellites. At the forefront of participants from the USA, Germany, and…
Open Source
8 open source software solutions for the public sector
Open source software is becoming more and more important, especially in the public sector in Europe. Open source implies providing access to its source code or segments of it, permitting utilization, modification…
Releases
OpenProject 16.5: Better planning and accessibility
OpenProject 16.5 has been released and this version introduces new features and improvements again. Please take a few minutes to learn what changes for you. We will summarize the most important changes…
Releases
OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.10.0
We have released version 2.10.0 of the OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud! ✨ This update brings several usability improvements and fixes to make your project collaboration experience even smoother…
Open Source Migrations
Your search for a Jira Data Center alternative ends here
You need an alternative to Jira Data Center, and you need it soon? No problem, OpenProject has got you covered!…
Learning
PRINCE2 with OpenProject
When managing complex projects, it is beneficial to use a project management methodology for guidance. PRINCE2 is one of the most popular and widely used methodologies available. OpenProject is a popular…
Company
How to keep connected as a remote team: Game nights at OpenProject
Working remotely has many advantages, above all maximum flexibility for employees. However, having colleagues spread across the globe also has the disadvantage that you can’t just meet up for a coffee…
Releases
OpenProject 16.4: Option to auto-sync system color mode
OpenProject 16.4 has been released and this version introduces new features and improvements again. We look forward to hearing your thoughts and feedback on the latest updates. Please take a few minutes…
Learning
Free content planning tool: Practical tips for marketing teams using OpenProject
Marketing teams, we know your struggles. Your content planning deserves better than sticky notes and scattered tools. Sometimes, all it takes is a smart structure and the right tool to turn chaos into…
Learning
7 features for successful programme management with OpenProject
Programme management in public administration is complex. Multiple projects need to be coordinated, dependencies managed, and the achieved benefits demonstrated transparently. With PM², the project management…