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How to create, configure and manage your projects with OpenProject
Learning 

How to create, configure and manage your projects with OpenProject

You decided to take your project management to the next level and chose OpenProject as your open source project management software? You might be excited to get started. But as usual with a new tool: where…
High-quality documentation and videos: Insights from OpenProject’s video producer
Company 

High-quality documentation and videos: Insights from OpenProject’s video producer

With a rich feature set comes a certain degree of complexity. That’s why good documentation matters, especially in the form of video tutorials that make it easier to learn and navigate OpenProject. In…
Migrating between installation types: What to consider when switching OpenProject setups
Learning 

Migrating between installation types: What to consider when switching OpenProject setups

Whether you’re moving from Docker to a package-based installation, changing databases, or upgrading an older setup, migrating your OpenProject installation can raise important questions. To help you navigate…
OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets
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OpenProject recognized as top project management software in 2025 by Gartner Digital Markets

We are thrilled to announce that OpenProject has once again been recognized by Gartner Digital Markets in 2025, earning accolades across multiple platforms for our unwavering commitment to excellence in…
Best practice: Efficient ticket management for municipal administrations
Learning 

Best practice: Efficient ticket management for municipal administrations

How do cities and municipalities keep track of internal tasks, complaints, and maintenance requests? Without a structured solution, delays, unclear responsibilities, and high coordination efforts arise…
How Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture 2025, manages hundreds of projects for the Digital Agenda with OpenProject
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How Chemnitz, European Capital of Culture 2025, manages hundreds of projects for the Digital Agenda with OpenProject

Not just anyone can become a European Capital of Culture. Since 1985, the European Union has awarded this title to cities whose applications were convincing in six criteria of a multi-year selection process…
OpenProject 15.4: Automatic scheduling mode, meeting outcomes and more
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OpenProject 15.4: Automatic scheduling mode, meeting outcomes and more

We are happy to announce the release of OpenProject 15.4. Among other changes, users now benefit from automatic scheduling, in addition to manual scheduling. Other great new features are agenda item outcomes…
The future of project management is open source
Open Source 

The future of project management is open source

The time of closed, proprietary software is coming to an end. The future belongs to open source solutions. More and more organizations, especially in the public sector, are realizing the benefits and making…
OpenProject: The open source alternative to Jira
Open Source 

OpenProject: The open source alternative to Jira

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Agile administration made easy: Digitalize internal tasks with OpenProject
Learning 

Agile administration made easy: Digitalize internal tasks with OpenProject

Agile methods make administrations more effective - but without the right software, good ideas often remain good ideas. Modern task management makes it possible to control processes efficiently and react…
Project management software made in Germany
Company 

Project management software made in Germany

Choosing the right project management software is not just about features — it is also about data protection and data sovereignty. The location of your software provider determines the legal framework…
News from the Product Desk: New automatic scheduling mode
Features 

News from the Product Desk: New automatic scheduling mode

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OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.8.0
Releases 

OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud released in version 2.8.0

The OpenProject integration app for Nextcloud reached version 2.7.2 earlier and was updated to version 2.8 today! ✨ This update ensures full support for the latest Nextcloud version 31, which was also…
OpenProject 15.3: Schedule recurring meetings
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OpenProject 15.3: Schedule recurring meetings

Today, we have released OpenProject 15.3. Among other changes, you can now create meeting series. This is a major update to our meetings module and a big improvement for organizing your recurring appointments…
A Community-driven solution for your Jira exit: The OpenProject Jira importer
Open Source 

A Community-driven solution for your Jira exit: The OpenProject Jira importer

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Standardize your task names with automatically generated work package subjects
Features 

Standardize your task names with automatically generated work package subjects

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OpenProject Roadmap 2025: Highlights of upcoming features and developments
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OpenProject Roadmap 2025: Highlights of upcoming features and developments

Transparency is a cornerstone of OpenProject’s open source values. By sharing our roadmap openly, we invite you to see where the software is heading, align your workflows with upcoming features, and actively…
OpenProject 15.2: Set reminders for work packages
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OpenProject 15.2: Set reminders for work packages

We are very happy to announce the release of OpenProject 15.2. With this update, users are now able to set reminders for work packages to never forget about a task again. Another great features are:…
Empowering success: A conversation with Samantha, Customer Success Manager at OpenProject
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Empowering success: A conversation with Samantha, Customer Success Manager at OpenProject

Meet Samantha, OpenProject’s dynamic Customer Success Manager, whose passion for empowering customers and fostering collaboration drives the company’s mission forward. From shaping processes to celebrating…
Behind the Code: Marcello’s Journey as a Senior Software Engineer and Mentor at OpenProject
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Behind the Code: Marcello’s Journey as a Senior Software Engineer and Mentor at OpenProject

At OpenProject, our mission is to create tools that empower teams to collaborate and succeed. But what truly makes OpenProject special is the people who bring this vision to life. In this installment of…
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