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Monday.com vs OpenProject
Monday.com vs OpenProject
A side-by-side look at Monday.com (the paid SaaS) and OpenProject (the open source alternative). Use this page to decide if the switch fits your team and workflow.
| Monday.com | OpenProject | |
|---|---|---|
| Tagline | Work OS with flexible boards and automations. | Enterprise-ready open source project management. |
| License | Proprietary SaaS | GPL-3.0 |
| Pricing | Free trial; Basic from $9/user/month (3-seat minimum). | Free to self-host · optional paid hosted plan |
| Self-host option | No | Yes — difficulty 3/5 |
| Hosted cloud available | Yes (only option) | Yes |
| Desktop apps | Varies by product | Web only |
| Mobile apps | Official apps typically available | None official |
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Best for
Enterprise Monday replacement with Gantt and budgets.
OpenProject strengths
- Strong Gantt, roadmaps and budget features.
- BIM (Building Information Modeling) for construction industry.
- Active enterprise adoption.
OpenProject weaknesses
- Community edition lacks some premium features.
- Setup has more moving parts than lightweight tools.
- UI density can intimidate newcomers.
What's the catch with Monday.com?
- Minimum-seat pricing inflates costs for small teams.
- Can feel bloated.
- No self-hosted option.
Still unsure?
Check the full list of alternatives to Monday.com: see Monday.com alternatives, or learn more about OpenProject on its project page.