Best open source
Smartsheet alternative

Find out why OpenProject is the best open source Smartsheet alternative for project management.

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Intuitive and web-based
High security and data privacy

Smartsheet is a project collaboration and project management application that visually resembles Excel. This has the advantage of a familiar user interface. Smartsheet has a clean interface and offers Gantt charts, a card view and several collaboration features. Let’s take a look at why OpenProject is the best Smartsheet alternative.

What does OpenProject offer?

OpenProject and Smartsheet both offer classic and agile project management features. However, Smartsheet is not open source and offers no self-hosted version. You can also organize meetings, have an integrated project wiki and manage forums directly within OpenProject. If you are looking for an open source alternative to Smartsheet take a look at the following table and learn why OpenProject is the best Smartsheet alternative.

Features	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Open source software	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Available on-premises	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Available in the cloud	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Comprehensive project management features	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Project wiki	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Forums	OpenProject	Smartsheet
Data server in EU/Germany	OpenProject Headquarters in the EU. Data stored in EU or, upon request, in Germany.	Smartsheet Smartsheet is based in the US.

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We are open source

Smartsheet is a proprietary software. Therefore, users run the risk of depending solely on the vendor to make code adjustments and implement feature requests. OpenProject is an open source software and as such it can be the more secure and more cost efficient option. It provides absolute transparency and high flexibility. This article on choosing an open source software further elaborates on the advantages over a proprietary solution.

Host your own on-premises edition

OpenProject offers a self-installed version, hosted on your infrastructure with full control over your data. With a powerful API integration and highest security levels, OpenProject allows to comply with the strictest data security regulations and ensures reliability.

No compromises in data protection

If you decide to go with the cloud edition, you can be sure that your data is secure. OpenProject has its headquarters in the EU, is GDPR compliant by default and stores all of the data in the EU. Smartsheet is a US based company.