OpenProject vs Redmine
Self-host pick — both replace Jira (Issue tracking / agile boards).
Both OpenProject and Redmine self-host as a replacement for Jira (Issue tracking / agile boards). Pick OpenProject if you want the lighter footprint — 20min docker-compose, $10 vps for a 25-person team — postgres + the openproject app image. Pick Redmine if you need teams that want a battle-tested, low-maintenance tracker and don't care about modern UI — 30min (docker or bitnami stack) and $5 vps — small ram footprint.
| OpenProjectopen-source | Redmineopen-source | |
|---|---|---|
| License | GPL-3.0 | GPL-2.0 |
| Setup time | 20min docker-compose | 30min (docker or bitnami stack) |
| Monthly cost | $10 VPS for a 25-person team — Postgres + the OpenProject app image. | $5 VPS — small RAM footprint. |
| GitHub | opf/openproject | redmine/redmine |
| Replaces | Jira + 2 other | Jira |
Good fit for
OpenProject
Mixed eng + PM teams that want Gantt + boards in one tool.
Weak at:Free-tier (Community Edition) does not include the time-tracking and SAML modules that Enterprise has.
Redmine
Teams that want a battle-tested, low-maintenance tracker and don't care about modern UI.
Weak at:UI is dated; default install is plugin-heavy to feel modern.
In a terminal? npx -y github:SolvoHQ/os-alt-cli jira prints Jira's self-host options including both —
how the CLI works →
FAQ
Which is easier to self-host, OpenProject or Redmine?
OpenProject: 20min docker-compose. Redmine: 30min (docker or bitnami stack).
What does each cost to run?
OpenProject: $10 VPS for a 25-person team — Postgres + the OpenProject app image.. Redmine: $5 VPS — small RAM footprint.. Both projects are free and open source.
Do OpenProject and Redmine replace the same SaaS?
Yes — both are open-source alternatives to Jira.