OpenProject vs Taiga: Which PM Tool Is Right for You?

OpenProject vs Taiga head-to-head. Gantt charts, Agile boards, time tracking, self-hosting difficulty, and which project management tool wins for different teams.

OpenProject wins for teams needing Gantt charts, time tracking, and enterprise compliance. Taiga wins for pure Agile/Scrum teams wanting a cleaner UI and faster setup.

Features Compared

FeatureOpenProjectTaiga
Open SourceGPL-3.0MPL-2.0
Self-Hosted✓✓
Docker Deploy✓✓
Gantt Charts✓✗
Kanban Boards✓✓
Scrum Sprints✓✓
Backlog Management✓✓
Time Tracking✓Basic
Wiki/Docs✓✓
Epics Support✓✓
Import from Jira✓✓
SSO/SAML✓Paid only
BIM Support✓✗

OpenProject Pros

  • Full Gantt charts with dependencies and milestones
  • Built-in time and cost tracking
  • BIM support for construction/engineering
  • Enterprise-grade SSO/SAML/LDAP
  • Mature and battle-tested

OpenProject Cons

  • Complex setup — steep learning curve
  • Resource-heavy (4GB+ RAM)
  • UI feels dated
  • Docker setup needs multiple containers

Taiga Pros

  • Clean, focused Agile/Scrum UI
  • Kanban + Scrum boards in one project
  • Easy import from Jira, Trello, Asana
  • Lighter on resources than OpenProject

Taiga Cons

  • No Gantt charts or timeline view
  • No built-in time tracking
  • Community edition lacks some features
  • Docker setup still needs 4 containers

Winner: OpenProject — OpenProject wins for the broader feature set: Gantt charts, time tracking, BIM, and enterprise auth. Choose Taiga only if your team is purely Agile/Scrum and does not need Gantt or time tracking.

FAQ

  • Is OpenProject really free?

    The community edition is free under GPL-3.0. Enterprise features (SSO, 2FA, custom fields) require a paid license starting at $7.25/user/month.

  • Does Taiga have Gantt charts?

    No. Taiga focuses on Agile/Scrum workflows with Kanban boards, backlogs, and sprints. For Gantt charts, use OpenProject or Plane.

  • Which is better for Scrum?

    Taiga is better for pure Scrum. Its sprint planning, velocity tracking, and burndown charts are more polished. OpenProject supports Scrum but its UI is less focused.

  • Can I import from Jira?

    Both support Jira import. Taiga also imports from Trello, Asana, and GitHub Issues. OpenProject imports from Jira and CSV.