Etherpad vs OpenProject

Comparing two open source alternatives . Use the comparison below to decide which one fits your needs.

Etherpad

Apache-2.0

Open-source real-time collaborative text editor you can self-host.

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OpenProject

GPL-3.0

OpenProject is open-source project management software for agile teams. A powerful alternative to Jira, Asana, Trello, and Monday.com — fully self-hosted.

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Side-by-side comparison

	Etherpad	OpenProject
License	Apache-2.0	GPL-3.0
Self-hostable	Yes	Yes
GitHub Stars	18,492	15,847
Forks	3,035	3,420
Open Issues	20	207
Last Commit	Aug 14, 2026	Aug 14, 2026
First Released	Mar 26, 2011	Nov 28, 2012
Categories	Collaboration & Communication Tools Productivity & Utilities	Time & Task Management Tools Collaboration & Communication Tools
Tags	#collaboration #self hosted #privacy	#project management #kanban #collaboration #self hosted #docker

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