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OpenProject alternatives
The best OpenProject alternatives in project management tools, ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score.
Updated Sep 16, 2026
Looking for the best alternatives to OpenProject? Sparkpulse tracks and ranks 12 alternatives in project management tools by shipping velocity — how frequently each ships meaningful updates, verified from official changelogs. For reference, OpenProject shipped 1 meaningful update in the last 30 days and carries a velocity score of 6.3 out of 10 in 2026. The alternatives below are ranked the same way, so you're comparing real release momentum, not marketing claims.
About OpenProject
OpenProject's MCP Server gains write access — AI agents can now create tasks, add comments, and manage relations.
OpenProject 17.8.0 marks the most significant AI integration milestone in the product's history: the MCP Server can now create and update work packages, add comments, and manage relations — moving from a read-only query layer to a write-capable AI agent interface. The same release adds multiple target versions per work package, sprints and milestones to the project timeline, and relation display in the free Community edition. OpenProject 17.7.0 laid the organizational management foundation: departments, work-related user attributes, and individual work schedules for capacity planning.
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Top 12 alternatives to OpenProject
Ranked by recent ship velocity. Tap any card for the full editorial breakdown, or pivot to a head-to-head.
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Rize pivots from solo time tracker to agency operations platform with invoicing, profitability reporting, and a ChatGPT integration.
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Aha! ships MCP connectors for Elle and opens Builder to 3,000+ integrations, deepening AI product workflows
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Tracecat hits 1.0 RC with open-source agent presets, agent-case @mentions, and 20+ new security integrations.
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SmartSuite ships viewer-interactive linked record filters and conditional automation branching in rapid succession.
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Asana embeds AI into Slack threads and closes the rich-text gap with Notion
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Hive is building shared AI automation infrastructure into the core of its PM platform.
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Atarim cuts AI action costs 40% and plugs in live SEO search data, tightening the value case for its agency AI.
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My Hours launches a Claude MCP connector, making AI-driven time logging a first-class workflow
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Fibery's Custom Apps go GA, completing its turn from work tracker to embedded app platform
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Papertrail's most significant product change in years: a rebuilt checklist engine with conditional logic and structured sections, launched September 2026.
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RentRedi embeds AI into its maintenance workflow end-to-end, handling tenant intake and drafting landlord replies.
OpenProject vs alternatives — shipping velocity at a glance
Velocity score (0–10) and meaningful releases shipped in the last 30 days, from official changelogs. Higher = shipping faster.
| Product | Velocity | Sparks · 30d | Focus areas | Latest release |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenProject (baseline) | 6.3 | 1 | project-managementmcpai-integration | OpenProject 17.8.0 |
| NocoBase | 8.8 | 2 | no-codeai-workflowsknowledge-base | v2.3.0-beta.8 |
| Rize | 8.8 | 2 | time-trackingagenciesinvoicing | Rize Is Now an Official ChatGPT Partner |
| Aha! | 8.8 | 2 | product-managementai-assistantmcp | Connect AI applications created with Aha! Builder to 3,000+ tools |
| Tracecat | 7.5 | 2 | security-automationsoarmcp | Tracecat 1.0.0-rc.1 |
| SmartSuite | 7.5 | 1 | project-managementautomationsno-code | Linked Records: Dynamic Filters |
| Asana | 6.3 | 0 | project-managementai-integrationenterprise-compliance | 🎉 @mention Asana in Slack to create tasks and get answers |
| Hive | 6.3 | 0 | project-managementai-automationworkflow | — |
| Atarim | 6.3 | 1 | web-agencyai-automationseo | AI actions 40% cheaper, SEO gets live search data |
| My Hours | 6.3 | 1 | time-trackingmcpai-native | My Hours MCP for Claude |
| Fibery | 6.3 | 0 | work-managementcustom-appsmcp | August 13, 2026 / Custom Apps, See how each change was made (UI, API, automation, AI) |
| Papertrail | 6.3 | 1 | asset-managementinspectioncompliance | Papertrail launches conditional checklist logic — rebuilt from scratch |
| RentRedi | 5.0 | 0 | property-managementai-maintenanceworkflow-automation | AI Maintenance Helper: Faster, Clearer Maintenance Requests |
The 12 best OpenProject alternatives, in depth
1. NocoBase · velocity 8.8
NocoBase adds an AI knowledge base retrieval API, connecting no-code workflows to external knowledge sources.
Over the last 30 days NocoBase shipped 2 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “v2.3.0-beta.8”. Its velocity score of 8.8/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, NocoBase focuses on no code, ai workflows and knowledge base.
Over the last 30 days NocoBase has been shipping faster than OpenProject — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full NocoBase trajectory → · Compare OpenProject vs NocoBase →
2. Rize · velocity 8.8
Rize pivots from solo time tracker to agency operations platform with invoicing, profitability reporting, and a ChatGPT integration.
Over the last 30 days Rize shipped 2 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “Rize Is Now an Official ChatGPT Partner”. Its velocity score of 8.8/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Rize focuses on time tracking, agencies and invoicing.
Over the last 30 days Rize has been shipping faster than OpenProject — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
3. Aha! · velocity 8.8
Aha! ships MCP connectors for Elle and opens Builder to 3,000+ integrations, deepening AI product workflows.
Over the last 30 days Aha! shipped 2 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “Connect AI applications created with Aha! Builder to 3,000+ tools”. Its velocity score of 8.8/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Aha! focuses on product management, ai assistant and mcp.
Over the last 30 days Aha! has been shipping faster than OpenProject — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
4. Tracecat · velocity 7.5
Tracecat hits 1.0 RC with open-source agent presets, agent-case @mentions, and 20+ new security integrations.
Over the last 30 days Tracecat shipped 2 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “Tracecat 1.0.0-rc.1”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Tracecat focuses on security automation, soar and mcp.
Over the last 30 days Tracecat has been shipping faster than OpenProject — a point in its favour if release momentum matters to you.
Full Tracecat trajectory → · Compare OpenProject vs Tracecat →
5. SmartSuite · velocity 7.5
SmartSuite ships viewer-interactive linked record filters and conditional automation branching in rapid succession.
Over the last 30 days SmartSuite shipped 1 meaningful update vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “Linked Records: Dynamic Filters”. Its velocity score of 7.5/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, SmartSuite focuses on project management, automations and no code.
SmartSuite and OpenProject have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full SmartSuite trajectory → · Compare OpenProject vs SmartSuite →
6. Asana · velocity 6.3
Asana embeds AI into Slack threads and closes the rich-text gap with Notion.
Over the last 30 days Asana shipped 0 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “🎉 @mention Asana in Slack to create tasks and get answers”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Asana focuses on project management, ai integration and enterprise compliance.
Asana has shipped fewer meaningful updates than OpenProject in the last 30 days, so weigh it on fit and feature depth rather than recent pace.
7. Hive · velocity 6.3
Hive is building shared AI automation infrastructure into the core of its PM platform.
Over the last 30 days Hive shipped 0 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Hive focuses on project management, ai automation and workflow.
Hive has shipped fewer meaningful updates than OpenProject in the last 30 days, so weigh it on fit and feature depth rather than recent pace.
8. Atarim · velocity 6.3
Atarim cuts AI action costs 40% and plugs in live SEO search data, tightening the value case for its agency AI.
Over the last 30 days Atarim shipped 1 meaningful update vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “AI actions 40% cheaper, SEO gets live search data”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Atarim focuses on web agency, ai automation and seo.
Atarim and OpenProject have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
9. My Hours · velocity 6.3
My Hours launches a Claude MCP connector, making AI-driven time logging a first-class workflow.
Over the last 30 days My Hours shipped 1 meaningful update vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “My Hours MCP for Claude”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, My Hours focuses on time tracking, mcp and ai native.
My Hours and OpenProject have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full My Hours trajectory → · Compare OpenProject vs My Hours →
10. Fibery · velocity 6.3
Fibery's Custom Apps go GA, completing its turn from work tracker to embedded app platform.
Over the last 30 days Fibery shipped 0 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “August 13, 2026 / Custom Apps, See how each change was made (UI, API, automation, AI)”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Fibery focuses on work management, custom apps and mcp.
Fibery has shipped fewer meaningful updates than OpenProject in the last 30 days, so weigh it on fit and feature depth rather than recent pace.
11. Papertrail · velocity 6.3
Papertrail's most significant product change in years: a rebuilt checklist engine with conditional logic and structured sections, launched September 2026.
Over the last 30 days Papertrail shipped 1 meaningful update vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “Papertrail launches conditional checklist logic — rebuilt from scratch”. Its velocity score of 6.3/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, Papertrail focuses on asset management, inspection and compliance.
Papertrail and OpenProject have shipped at a similar pace over the last 30 days, so the decision comes down to fit and feature depth.
Full Papertrail trajectory → · Compare OpenProject vs Papertrail →
12. RentRedi · velocity 5.0
RentRedi embeds AI into its maintenance workflow end-to-end, handling tenant intake and drafting landlord replies.
Over the last 30 days RentRedi shipped 0 meaningful updates vs OpenProject's 1, most recently “AI Maintenance Helper: Faster, Clearer Maintenance Requests”. Its velocity score of 5.0/10 blends that with longer-term release cadence.
Where OpenProject leans on project management, mcp and ai integration, RentRedi focuses on property management, ai maintenance and workflow automation.
RentRedi has shipped fewer meaningful updates than OpenProject in the last 30 days, so weigh it on fit and feature depth rather than recent pace.
Full RentRedi trajectory → · Compare OpenProject vs RentRedi →
Frequently asked questions
What are the best alternatives to OpenProject?
The top OpenProject alternatives we currently track in project management tools are NocoBase, Rize, Aha!, Tracecat, SmartSuite, ranked by recent ship velocity.
How is this list of OpenProject alternatives ranked?
Alternatives are ranked by Sparkpulse's velocity_score — release cadence + 30-day spark count + sector-relative ship rate.
Can I compare OpenProject directly with one of these alternatives?
Yes — every card has a "Compare with OpenProject" link to a side-by-side /compare page.