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What do you like best about OpenProj?

Gantt chart s, PERT charts, earned value analysis and more.it helps me to develop activities of my project with light interface. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

I didn't find any dislike in it. It may be difficult at starting Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

Ots good use it. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

Open source desktop management software helps to collaborate with team. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What is OpenProj?

OpenProj is an open-source desktop project management software.

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OpenProj is an open-source desktop project management software.


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Year Founded
1999
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San Diego, CA
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Eric L.
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Eric L.Small-Business (50 or fewer emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Open Project is a great low-budget Agile development tool."
OpenProjects has excellent support documentation which explains most of the features and how they are best used. In addition, the few times I have ...
Jason S.
JS
Jason S.Mid-Market (51-1000 emp.)
4.0 out of 5
"It is Open Source and that gives it an advantage over others"
The first thing I like about this tool is that it is an open source application, being an option against Ms Project which we already know. I think ...
Eugene B.
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Eugene B.Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
5.0 out of 5
"Project Management made easy"
OpenProj is a powerful project management tool with user interface and features like Microsoft Project. The best part of this software is that it i...
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14 out of 15 Total Reviews for OpenProj
3.8 out of 5
14 out of 15 Total Reviews for OpenProj
3.8 out of 5
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Eric L.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

OpenProjects has excellent support documentation which explains most of the features and how they are best used. In addition, the few times I have needed support, their team was more than responsive. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

The AJAX interface is a bit clunky. I understand that it made fields easier to edit, but in reality, I can click and change items faster than the server responses; this often causes me to loose work as the saving fails. Minor detail that can easily be worked around but is still frustrating. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

Spend time planning out your installation. You need to understand what data and reporting structure you want before you set up the tool. Once set up, it is challenging to make changes. Understand the limitations of logging time and units and how categories and different tasks can affect budget reporting. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

We have used OpenProject to handle developer workloads milestone planning, and the flexible "units" tracking has allowed us to record 3rd party costs directly into the PM tool. Our reporting is accurate and easily kept current. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Jason S.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

The first thing I like about this tool is that it is an open source application, being an option against Ms Project which we already know. I think that it offers the possibility of working on our projects from a simple and easy application, which incorporates the vast majority of the options of its competitor. It offers compatibility with MS Project files and also the possibility of working with Gantt charts, PERT, among others. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

Despite not being a commercial product, this tool is viewed with suspicion by many. However, in my opinion, it offers all the necessary and sufficient features to work on various projects. And I am not talking about small and simple projects, but also the possibility of working with large projects. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

Many people sometimes by company guidelines using trademark project managers to think that open source products are of few features and less robust. But nothing is further from this. It is actually a very complete tool Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

For projects that my work team and I manage, we use this tool in addition to a commercial one because it also allows us to control all aspects related to project management, such as planning and scheduling, resource management and allocation, simulation. alternatives in critical processes, etc. It also provides the necessary functionality to work with multiproject environments. It also allows us to monitor the different stages of a project: budget, definition, estimate, etc. When a project is finished, there is a history where each of the previous points are reflected. To extend its functionality, there is an additional version that includes additional features that share the same work environment. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Eugene B.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

OpenProj is a powerful project management tool with user interface and features like Microsoft Project. The best part of this software is that it is free with no trials or anything. It is the preference of most of the graduate schoolteachers. OpenProj is quite an old software and has not updated for a very long time but it still does its job perfectly. It is very similar to the MS Project but it is a free version. You do not need to learn it gradually. Two to three tutorials can help you get to the point where you want to be. Have used the functionality of this software for personal university projects. OpenProj has helped me with the activities additionally after investigations in my entrance level situations to design the projects. I would prescribe to any understudy or any representative of any organization to attempt OpenProj at any rate for preliminary and see its usefulness and use it for couple of tasks to perceive how it can adapt to the undertakings arranging. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

I do not know whether there is anything to hate in the product yet there is consistently opportunity to get better for instance I accept that OpenProj could be more modern as far as UI. Extra usefulness or tips could be actualized inside the product. More extensive help of coordination channels could be another huge in addition to this product. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is still a download and installation software, which makes it difficult to handle from different devices, the installation processes of this type of software are always more complex than expected and make it difficult to connect online or access the cloud of important information in project management. But it’s free and is quite good in its job so why not? Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Felipe R.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

It is a really good and free alternative for managing projects Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

It's is hard to understand some functions are really hidden so it's complicated to use, also the interface they have looks like you're going back to the 90's when the interfaces weren't that friendly for the user. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

Look for tutorials, cause it have a lot of hidden functions, don't get frustrated, there is a time when you will make the things easier. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

Is really similar to microsoft alternative but it's free, also it helps to reduce time when you're going to set up timings for a project, also every member of the team can check their progress and what they have to do. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Pavel R.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

Easy to use and good functionality, great navigation within the software. This software was suggested by knowledgeable people from educational institution i have studied in. Have used the functionality of this software for personal university projects. OpenProj has helped me with the projects also after studies in my entry level positions to plan the projects. I would recommend to any student or any employee of any company to try OpenProj at least for trial and see its functionality and use it for couple of projects to see how it can cope with the projects planning. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

I am not sure if there is anything to dislike in the software but there is always room for improvement for example I believe that OpenProj could be more modern in terms of UI. Additional functionality or tips could be implemented within the software. Wider support of integration channels could be another big plus to this software. I believe trial periods could also be extended as many young professionals are using the software. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

It's certainly a great piece of software to try out as a project manager or as a student in higher education. Great functionality and easy to use. Advice for students to start using the software to master project management planning amd technical skills. Companies of any size and any industry i would recommend you trying this software for any sorts of planning within organisation or as a project for the customers. OpenProj includes wide functionality and great support for its product and is certainly one of the big competitors in its field on the market. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

I like how easily gantt charts can be created and used for presentations. All information created can be presented in easy understandable way. Integration of OpenProj with another software allows easy planning and presentation of your projects. Creating charts with timeliness and scopes to figure out dependencies and obstacles during the project. Personally i haven't managed to test the functionality of the software to full extent but i believe it's just the matter of time until a new project begins. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Angela B.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

The software has important news and updates that improve its operation and performance, I am pleased that it has useful functions to control the stages of the project and the activities assigned with Gantt chart methods and timelines linked to the main work board, this The scheme allows me to evaluate my performance, control my activities and penetrate efficiently in teamwork and the organization of more efficient work groups in times of execution of scheduled activities. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

It is still a download and installation software, which makes it difficult to handle from different devices, the installation processes of this type of software are always more complex than expected and also make it difficult to connect online or access the cloud of important information in project management, this means an eventual disadvantage for specific activities within the company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

It is a software that allows collaboration and communication with all interested parties in the area of ​​construction, this is interesting to apply methods of work based on BIM technology, has a blog and advice on deployment and operation that facilitate the incorporation of software in The professional work area. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

The management processes and workflows are now deployed in an orderly and planned manner from the platform, this allows the company to maintain efficient control of each task assigned to the work teams and the status and progress of each project scheduled on dates and specific times, it is a direct benefit for the members of the strategic planning of the projects within the company for its ease of use and integration into the organization. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Gabriel B.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

It is a comprehensive software that has enough resources to manage and manage projects of any size and difficulty, its control and organizational options allow to carry out in a rigid way each stage of the project from start to finish, the Gantt diagram and work schedule are very useful tools within the workspace, allow to manage and collaborate effectively in each assignment of activities within the project, it is possible to link times and costs which is a great advantage to manage relevant and important information within the project and control very important aspects within the basic planning, it is possible to have review and monitoring of the performance of the user in their assigned tasks. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

Deploying your resources for BIM construction project management software for the construction industry is much more complex than expected and it took me longer to deploy your tools within the planning of construction projects, it is difficult to get on the web some support or help to improve the interaction between the user and complicated options to deploy what generates delays in the relationship between the community of professional users and the service, in some cases it was necessary to turn to the web to understand the proper functioning of some options. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

It has a large user community and has good reception as important software within companies and organizations, offers a professional level of security and confidence to meet general expectations optimally and is constantly improving what is very positive for agile and changing work environments that require very technical and advanced software but with flexible and dynamic functional features that allow the user to link quickly with their available tools. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is a software that leaves no doubt of its functionality as a business solution for the management and orderly planning of projects, in our case is essential to track the start of the project, establish development stages based on times and tasks assigned to work teams, offers a solution that improves the performance of work teams and allows me to follow immediately each pending activity and its state of progress, notifications and alerts allow us to make decisions based on results and accurate measurements of each task that is running. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about OpenProj?

The fact that I can schedule meetings and appointments all on one system is very useful. Its very easy to use on laptop phone and various electronic devices for business etc. Easy to insert and edit documents photos as well. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

What I dislike is that although this does so much there has not been an upgrade in some amount of time. So I will still recommend as everyone likes options and easy to learn and use systems but seriously a new updated version would be best. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Recommendations to others considering OpenProj:

If you want an easy to use system that works and gets the job done for planning and organizing your work and business this is pretty up there give it a try. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

I was very unorganized so the fact that this system has a task management and calendar. This has helped me with my work at home and in the office. The de bug addition is very good as well no virus so all your information is safe. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

Shashidhar  M.
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What do you like best about OpenProj?

Very friendly, easy to learn and use efficiently Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

GUI, need to think on how to suggest what best suits. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

Too many Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

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What do you like best about OpenProj?

I really like how easy this software is to use. There was no requirement for me to explain about how to use this software for team members. You just have to explain it project admins and you are all set to use. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What do you dislike about OpenProj?

It lacks some important features for project resources management like resource allocation. Resource leveling and resource calendar along with their availability percentage. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.

What problems is OpenProj solving and how is that benefiting you?

The customisation which this software has provided is excellent. It helps to manage projects in a structured way which is very crucial for any company. Review collected by and hosted on G2.com.