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Head-to-head · Agile Tools

OpenProject vs IBM Targetprocess

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 7 checks side by side
Higher score OpenProject #3 in Agile Tools 8.9/10 Free plan · 14-day trial Free planFree trial✓ 1 of 6 features Visit OpenProject
IBM Targetprocess #8 in Agile Tools 8.2/10 Pricing on request ✓ 6 of 6 features Visit site

OpenProject leads on 1 check, IBM Targetprocess on 0, and 6 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 7 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpenProject · 8.9/10
  • Free planonly OpenProject
  • Free trialonly OpenProject
  • Most featuresIBM Targetprocess · 6 of 6

OpenProject scores higher on our rubric for agile tools: 8.9 against 8.2 out of 10; our editors rank them #3 and #8.

OpenProject offers free plan; IBM Targetprocess doesn't.

OpenProject is the better fit for teams wanting open-source agile and project management. IBM Targetprocess is the better fit for enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios.

  • OpenProject fits best

    Teams wanting open-source agile and project management

  • IBM Targetprocess fits best

    Enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios

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Side by side

Feature OpenProject 8.9/10 Visit ↗ IBM Targetprocess 8.2/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 8.9 8.2
Ranking #3 in Agile Tools #8 in Agile Tools
Best for Teams wanting open-source agile and project management Enterprise teams scaling agile portfolios
Pricing model Free plan + paid Paid
Starting price €5.95/user/mo Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) —
Free trial 14 days —
Deployment Cloud, Self-hosted Cloud
Platforms Web Web
Support Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs Docs
Built for Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Enterprise
Features OpenProject 1/6 · IBM Targetprocess 6/6
Sprint planning Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Backlog management Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Roadmap view Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Agile reporting Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Custom workflows Not checked yet ✓ (best)
Time tracking ✓ ✓
Specs
Agile methods Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source Community edition with unlimited users and projects
  • Scrum, Kanban, Gantt, calendars, time tracking, and portfolio tools
  • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with customizable workflows and permissions
  • Connects portfolio, investment, financial, resource, and delivery planning
  • Supports iteration planning, prioritized backlogs, and configurable roadmaps
  • Offers custom workflows, dashboards, reports, and time tracking
Cons
  • Native integrations are limited to six named services
  • Community edition is self-managed
  • Support is not available 24/7
  • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
  • Cloud deployment with web and API coverage only
  • Documentation is the listed support channel
Our verdict

OpenProject is open-source project management software for teams running classic, agile, or hybrid projects. It combines work packages for tasks, features, risks, bugs, milestones, and phases with Scrum and Kanban boards, Gantt charts,…

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IBM Targetprocess brings strategic portfolio management together with execution planning for organizations coordinating strategy, investments, resources, and delivery. It is aimed at business leaders, enterprise portfolio managers, IT…

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  1. OpenProjectAgile Tools 8.9Free plan · 14-day trial
  2. IBM TargetprocessAgile Tools 8.2Pricing on request

Strengths and trade-offs

  • OpenProject — where it wins

    • Free, open-source Community edition with unlimited users and projects
    • Scrum, Kanban, Gantt, calendars, time tracking, and portfolio tools
    • Cloud or self-hosted deployment with customizable workflows and permissions

    Where it doesn't

    • Native integrations are limited to six named services
    • Community edition is self-managed
    • Support is not available 24/7

  • IBM Targetprocess — where it wins

    • Connects portfolio, investment, financial, resource, and delivery planning
    • Supports iteration planning, prioritized backlogs, and configurable roadmaps
    • Offers custom workflows, dashboards, reports, and time tracking

    Where it doesn't

    • Pricing is handled through a sales conversation
    • Cloud deployment with web and API coverage only
    • Documentation is the listed support channel
  • OpenProject8.9/10 · Free plan · 14-day trial

    OpenProject combines open-source control with Scrum, Kanban, planning, and portfolio management.

    Visit OpenProjectFull verdict →
  • IBM Targetprocess8.2/10 · Pricing on request

    Portfolio planning and agile delivery views for enterprises coordinating strategy and execution.

    Visit siteFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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