Head-to-head · Agile Project Management Software
OpenProject vs Taiga
OpenProject leads on 0 checks, Taiga on 0, and 1 is even. Who comes out ahead on the 1 yes/no, price and count check where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.
Our verdict
- Highest scoreOpenProject · 7.6/10
- Free planboth
OpenProject scores higher on our rubric for agile project management software: 7.6 against 6.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #4 and #6.
OpenProject is the better fit for open-source teams needing full project management. Taiga is the better fit for open-source Scrum and Kanban teams.
- OpenProject fits best
Open-source teams needing full project management
- Taiga fits best
Open-source Scrum and Kanban teams
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Side by side
| Feature | OpenProject 7.6/10 Visit ↗ | Taiga 6.9/10 Visit ↗ |
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| At a glance | ||
| Editor score | 7.6 | 6.9 |
| Ranking | #4 in Agile Project Management Software | #6 in Agile Project Management Software |
| Best for | Open-source teams needing full project management | Open-source Scrum and Kanban teams |
| Pricing model | Free plan + paid | Free plan + paid |
| Starting price | Not published | Not published |
| Free plan | ✓ | ✓ |
| Free trial | — | — |
| Deployment | Cloud, Self-hosted | Cloud, Self-hosted |
| Platforms | Web | Web |
| Support | Email, Phone, Tickets, Community, Docs | Email, Community, Docs |
| Integrations | 6 integrations | 6 integrations |
| Built for | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise | Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise |
| Features OpenProject 0/7 · Taiga 0/7 | ||
| Scrum support | Not published | Not published |
| Kanban support | Not published | Not published |
| Backlog management | Not published | Not published |
| Sprint planning | Not published | Not published |
| Story points | Not published | Not published |
| Agile reporting | Not published | Not published |
| Roadmap view | Not published | Not published |
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| Our verdict | OpenProject is open-source project management software for teams running classic, agile, or hybrid projects. It brings work packages, task planning, Scrum and Kanban boards, Gantt charts, calendars, time tracking, budgets, reporting,… Read the review → |
Taiga is an open-source agile project management platform for startups, agile developers, designers, and cross-functional teams. It brings Scrum and Kanban workflows into one workspace, with backlogs, sprint planning, sprint boards,… Read the review → |
Strengths and trade-offs
OpenProject — where it wins
- Free Community edition with unlimited users and projects
- Combines Scrum, Kanban, Gantt, calendars, and dependencies
- Includes time tracking, reporting, documentation, and portfolio tools
Where it doesn't
- Community edition is self-managed
- Email support starts with the Basic plan
- Phone support starts with the Professional plan
Taiga — where it wins
- Combines Scrum backlogs with customizable Kanban boards and WIP limits
- Supports self-hosting, REST API access, webhooks, and project imports
- Offers unlimited users across paid plans with flat subscription pricing
Where it doesn't
- No built-in time tracking
- Free plan limits teams to one public and one private project
- Storage ranges from 10MB on Free to 3GB on Premium
- OpenProject7.6/10 · Free plan · paid from €5.95/user/mo · 14-day trial
A broad agile and hybrid project suite with free self-hosting and paid support tiers.
Visit OpenProjectFull verdict → - Taiga6.9/10 · Free plan · paid from €5/mo
A flexible Scrum and Kanban platform with self-hosting, imports, and API access.
Visit TaigaFull verdict →
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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Sep 2026
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