Huly vs OpenProject
Self-host pick — both replace Linear (Issue tracker / project management).
Both Huly and OpenProject self-host as a replacement for Linear (Issue tracker / project management). Pick OpenProject if you want the lighter footprint — 20min via official docker-compose; longer for the package install, $10 vps for ≤25 users; postgres + memcached + the rails app. Pick Huly if you need teams who want issues + chat + docs + HR in one platform (Huly bundles them) — 30min docker-compose and $10 vps — wider stack (mongo + elastic + minio + rekoni).
| Hulyopen-source | OpenProjectopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | EPL-2.0 | GPL-3.0 |
| Setup time | 30min docker-compose | 20min via official docker-compose; longer for the package install |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS — wider stack (Mongo + Elastic + MinIO + Rekoni). | $10 VPS for ≤25 users; Postgres + Memcached + the Rails app. |
| GitHub | hcengineering/platform | opf/openproject |
| Replaces | Linear | Linear + 2 other |
Good fit for
Huly
Teams who want issues + chat + docs + HR in one platform (Huly bundles them).
Weak at:Heavier ops surface; not the right pick if you only need issues.
OpenProject
Teams that want classic PM (Gantt, baselines, time tracking), not just issues.
Weak at:UI is solid but classical — devs used to Linear's snappiness will find it slower.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli linear prints Linear's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, Huly or OpenProject?
Huly: 30min docker-compose. OpenProject: 20min via official docker-compose; longer for the package install.
What does each cost to run?
Huly: $10 VPS — wider stack (Mongo + Elastic + MinIO + Rekoni).. OpenProject: $10 VPS for ≤25 users; Postgres + Memcached + the Rails app.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do Huly and OpenProject replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Linear.