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OpenProject vs Redmine
The same facts for both, read from GitHub every night, and the relation a person reviewed.
| Fact | OpenProject | Redmine |
|---|---|---|
| Language | Ruby | Ruby |
| Licence | GPL-3.0 | Other |
| Stars | 17k | 6.1k |
| Latest | v17.9.7 | 7.0.3 |
| Last push | 2026-11-12 | 2026-11-11 |
| Release cadence | about 1 day between releases | too few releases |
| Active contributors | 30+ commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days | 2 commit authors on the default branch in the last 90 days |
| Flags | none | none |
How they relate
Both replace Jira. Alternatives to Jira →
Full replacementOpenProjectWork packages, agile boards, Gantt charts and time tracking.
PartialRedmineSelf-hosted issue tracker with trackers, roles and a Gantt chart; workflows are configured per project.
OpenProject
✓ signed The latest release, v17.9.7, carries a signature GitHub verified.
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Redmine
unsigned The latest release, 7.0.3, carries no signature GitHub could verify.
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