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Appleno vs OpenProject

Open-source project management with agile features, lacks ERP functions

Short answer: Pick Appleno if you want unified ERP for service teams; pick OpenProject if you want open-source project management with full data control. Appleno has a free plan, paid from $5/month; OpenProject has a free plan, paid from $7.25/month per user.

ApplenoUnified ERP, CRM, projects, and billing without per-seat fee compounding.OpenProjectOpen-source project management for classic and agile teams

Which to pick

Pick Appleno if you want…

  • Unified ERP for service teams

Pick OpenProject if you want…

  • Open-source project management with full data control
  • Agile project management
  • Open-source code (opf/openproject on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license)

Side by side

What it is
Appleno:Appleno is an all-in-one ERP platform that combines CRM, project management, HR, finance and client/supplier portals in one workspace.
OpenProject:OpenProject is an open-source project management platform supporting classic, agile and hybrid workflows.
Best for
Appleno:Unified ERP for service teams
OpenProject:Open-source project management with full data control
Who it’s for
Appleno:Service-based businesses, agencies and consultancies that need connected operations.
OpenProject:Teams needing on-premise or cloud-hosted project management with data sovereignty.
Pricing
Appleno:Freemium
OpenProject:Freemium
Starting price
Appleno:$5/month (All-in-One)
OpenProject:$7.25/month per user (Basic)
Free plan or trial
Appleno:Free plan (Free) · Free trial
OpenProject:Free plan (Community) · Free trial
Plans
Appleno:Free $0 · All-in-One $5 per month
OpenProject:Community Free · Basic $7.25 per user per month per month · Professional $13.50 per user per month per month · Premium $19.50 per user per month per month
Open source
Appleno:—
OpenProject:Yes, 16,278 GitHub stars
Works with
Appleno:Stripe, Twilio, Google Calendar
OpenProject:—

Appleno features

  • Full-stack modules. Access 12+ ERP modules—including CRM, projects, HR, finance and portals—without feature gating.
  • Client & Supplier Portals. Branded self-service portals for clients and vendors with unlimited external seats.
  • AI Reporting & BI. Automated executive digests, workload analytics and risk detection.
  • Meeting Booker. Public booking pages with two-way Google Calendar sync and buffer times.
  • Integrated Payments. Invoices with Stripe checkout and built-in double-entry ledger.
  • In-app Communication. Chat, forums, messages and social wall for internal collaboration.

OpenProject features

  • Gantt charts. Create and visualize project timelines and schedules with interactive Gantt charts.
  • Agile boards. Use Scrum and Kanban boards to organize work and track progress.
  • Time & cost tracking. Log work hours and track labor and unit costs for projects.
  • Team planner. Assign tasks on a weekly calendar to visualize team workload.
  • Custom fields & workflows. Add custom fields and define custom workflows for work packages.
  • Secure hosting & data sovereignty. Choose self-hosted or EU-based cloud hosting with encryption, 2FA and GDPR compliance.

Appleno vs OpenProject FAQ

What is the difference between Appleno and OpenProject?+

OpenProject: Open-source project management with agile features, lacks ERP functions.

Should I use Appleno or OpenProject?+

Pick Appleno if you want unified ERP for service teams. Pick OpenProject if you want open-source project management with full data control, agile project management or open-source code (opf/openproject on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license).

Is Appleno or OpenProject free?+

Appleno has a free plan; paid plans start at $5/month (All-in-One). OpenProject has a free plan (Community); paid plans start at $7.25/month per user (Basic).

Which is cheaper, Appleno or OpenProject?+

Appleno starts at $5/month (All-in-One) and OpenProject starts at $7.25/month per user (Basic); the plans are billed differently, so compare what's included.

Is Appleno or OpenProject open source?+

OpenProject is open source (opf/openproject on GitHub, GPL-3.0 license). DevHunt has no public source repository on record for Appleno.

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