OpenProject vs Taiga: which one to choose in 2026?
Both are open source alternatives to Jira. We compare license, tech stack and features to help you decide which fits your team best.
| OpenProject | Taiga | |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Productivity | Productivity |
| License | GPL-3.0 | AGPL-3.0 |
| GitHub stars | ~9k | ~4k |
| Tech stack | Ruby on Rails, PostgreSQL | Django, AngularJS, PostgreSQL |
| Replaces | Jira, MS Project | Jira |
OpenProject has more GitHub stars, which usually indicates a larger community (not necessarily that it's the best option for your use case).
OpenProject
Project management with Gantt and budgets, an alternative to Jira/MS Project.
Pros
- Combines traditional (Gantt) and agile (backlogs, sprints) project management in one tool
Things to consider
- Heavier interface than minimalist alternatives
Taiga
Agile management (Scrum/Kanban), a simpler alternative to Jira.
Pros
- Much gentler learning curve than Jira
Things to consider
- Full production stack needs more pieces (nginx, RabbitMQ)
Key features
OpenProject
- Interactive Gantt charts
- Agile backlogs and sprints
- Timesheets and budgets
Taiga
- Scrum and Kanban in the same project
- Backlog and user stories
- Epics and sprints
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