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OpenProj is an open-source software designed for project management. It is a free alternative to the commercial software Microsoft Project.

It is also available for Linux, Mac, Unix and Windows and since a lot of people contribute to the project, OpenProj is available in a number of languages like Finnish, Korean, Russian, Spanish, German, French and many others.


Since it can serve as an alternative to Microsoft Project, OpenProj can open both Microsoft and Primavera files so you won’t have to worry about file compatibility. It also has the same scheduling engine with Projects-on-Demand, a software-as-a-service (SaaS) for project management through web browsers.

OpenProj offers Gantt Charts, Network Diagrams (PERT Charts), WBS and RBS charts, Earned Value costing and more so there won’t be any problems should you or your team wish to switch to using OpenProj. Teams are able to switch to OpenProj free, regardless of the size of the team or type of project.

OpenProj, developed by Serena Software, is deemed to be one of the most important additions to the open-source community. It closed the gap between users of different operating systems, as well as those who speak different languages. In addition, it has the most advanced scheduling, resource and cost algorithms in the industry, and is provided for free by Projity.

It also offers a user-friendly interface, a wide file compatibility (even with existing MSProject files), and the same functions as that of Microsoft Project. It is simple, straightforward, and very easy to use. And with over 1 million users, and counting, OpenProj is certainly one software that project managers and their teams would love to have.


Related Links:
OpenProj on Serena
OpenProj on Sourceforge
OpenProj and Project-on-Demand HomePage


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17 Responses

  1. Employee Time Tracking

    Web based project management is one of the most valuable additions to your business. It will help you improve your business and will make it more efficient as well. Project management software takes care of scheduling, resource allocation, and much more

  2. joevaleri

    Project Management is so much more effective when done on the web where task updates, alerts, etc… have real time impact on the overall schedule. It is even more effective when made part of a larger solution that manages all aspects of the project, not just the schedule. An open source offering like this is excellent as it will hopefully get more businesses committed to using a project management tool.

  3. valariewood18

    OpenProj is an open source project management software which almost similar to MS Office Project Professional 2007. Many people uses this OpenProj including me as it is open source (FREE FREE FREE).

    I have also used MS Office Project Professional 2007 – 60 days trial version. However, I think I will go for project pro 2007 after all it is “Microsoft”.

  4. Project Management Software

    Probably the most efficient project management software, though, is web based. It allows team members to update their progress themselves, saving the team leader from having to constantly call for updates or from going around to get those same updates personally.

  5. web based project

    When the right software makes things more streamlined, the project will progress better. Making reports easier can increase the chances of getting extra funds when needed.

  6. web based project

    When the right software makes things more streamlined, the project will progress better. Making reports easier can increase the chances of getting extra funds when needed.