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Why open source AI?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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…
Project management methodologies and frameworks for OpenProject
Learning 

Project management methodologies and frameworks for OpenProject

Are you looking for a suitable software for your project management methodology? The OpenProject software offers a wide range of features and is well suited for many methodologies. Get an overview of which…
News from the product desk: Adopting Primer – GitHub's design system
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News from the product desk: Adopting Primer – GitHub's design system

At OpenProject, our goal has always been to create the best open source project management and collaboration software. We are acutely aware that for our users, OpenProject is not just a set of features…
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