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Head-to-head · Scrum Software

OpenProject vs DoneTonic

  • Updated Sep 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 5 checks side by side
Higher score OpenProject #4 in Scrum Software 7.6/10 Free plan · paid from €5.95/user/mo · 14-day trial Free plan✓ 0 of 4 features Visit OpenProject
DoneTonic #8 in Scrum Software 6.8/10 Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial Free plan✓ 4 of 4 features Visit DoneTonic

OpenProject leads on 0 checks, DoneTonic on 4, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 5 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenProject · 7.6/10
  • Free planboth
  • Most featuresDoneTonic · 4 of 4

OpenProject scores higher on our rubric for scrum software: 7.6 against 6.8 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #8.

DoneTonic offers sprint planning; OpenProject doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers product backlog; OpenProject doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers sprint reports; OpenProject doesn't publish it. DoneTonic offers scrum boards; OpenProject doesn't publish it.

OpenProject is the better fit for teams needing open-source Scrum and portfolio control. DoneTonic is the better fit for small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics.

  • OpenProject fits best

    Teams needing open-source Scrum and portfolio control

  • DoneTonic fits best

    Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics

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Side by side

Feature OpenProject 7.6/10 Visit ↗ DoneTonic 6.8/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 7.6 6.8
Ranking #4 in Scrum Software #8 in Scrum Software
Best for Teams needing open-source Scrum and portfolio control Small teams wanting mobile Scrum basics
Pricing model Free plan + paid Free plan + paid
Starting price Not published $8/user/mo
Free plan ✓ ✓
Free trial — —
Free trial length 14 days 21 days
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web Web, iOS, Android
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Email, Docs
Compliance GDPR, ISO 27001, SSO/SAML, 2FA GDPR
Integrations 6 integrations 1 integrations
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features OpenProject 0/4 · DoneTonic 4/4
Sprint planning Not published ✓ (best)
Product backlog Not published ✓ (best)
Sprint reports Not published ✓ (best)
Scrum boards Not published ✓ (best)
Specs
Free plan users Not published 5 users
Key integrations Not published ServiceTonic
Our review
Pros
  • Free, self-managed Community edition with unlimited users and projects
  • Scrum and Kanban boards pair with Gantt charts and dependencies
  • Time tracking, budgets, documentation, and portfolio management in one tool
  • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
  • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
  • Available on web, iOS and Android
Cons
  • Community is self-managed rather than hosted
  • Paid plans add cost per user each month
  • Support varies by tier, and 24/7 support is not offered
  • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
  • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
  • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
Our verdict

OpenProject brings Scrum and Kanban boards into a broader project management system for teams that need to coordinate work beyond a sprint board. Work packages cover tasks, features, risks, bugs, milestones, and project phases; teams can…

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DoneTonic is a cloud-based project-management application for teams using Scrum or Kanban. Its core workflow spans product backlog prioritization, PBI management, sprint planning, generated Scrum boards, task assignment and progress…

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  1. OpenProjectScrum Software 7.6Free plan · paid from €5.95/user/mo · 14-day trial
  2. DoneTonicScrum Software 6.8Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenProject — where it wins

    • Free, self-managed Community edition with unlimited users and projects
    • Scrum and Kanban boards pair with Gantt charts and dependencies
    • Time tracking, budgets, documentation, and portfolio management in one tool

    Where it doesn't

    • Community is self-managed rather than hosted
    • Paid plans add cost per user each month
    • Support varies by tier, and 24/7 support is not offered

  • DoneTonic — where it wins

    • Plans backlogs, sprints, capacity, releases and burndowns
    • Free plan includes 5 users and unlimited projects and tasks
    • Available on web, iOS and Android

    Where it doesn't

    • Free plan is limited to 5 users and 100 MB storage
    • Only listed integration is ServiceTonic
    • Paid plan costs $15 monthly or $8 per user per month billed annually
  • OpenProject7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €5.95/user/mo · 14-day trial

    Scrum and Kanban boards sit alongside Gantt planning, time tracking, and portfolio tools.

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  • DoneTonic6.8/10 · Free plan · paid from $8/user/mo (annual) · 21-day trial

    A Scrum and Kanban toolkit with free access and paid tiers for growing teams.

    Visit DoneTonicFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026

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