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The original was posted on /r/opensource by /u/TheHypeArchitect on 2025-10-29 13:05:02+00:00.
Hey everyone,
I’ve been trying to move away from Trello and find a free, open-source alternative that’s good enough for serious project management — but I’m honestly struggling.
I recently installed OpenProject (community edition) on my own server — and while it’s great in some areas (nice structure, Gantt charts, Agile boards, etc.), I realized many of the useful features are locked behind the enterprise version (like advanced boards, team collaboration tools, and some reporting options).
So now I’m back to searching again 😅
What I’m looking for: • ✅ Kanban / board-style task management (like Trello) • ✅ Self-hosted & open source • ✅ Good UI and easy workflow • ✅ Ideally has advanced options (custom fields, automation, filters, etc.) • ✅ Active community / not abandoned
What I’ve tried so far: • OpenProject → powerful but feature-limited without enterprise upgrade
Has anyone found something that actually balances usability and advanced features — without hitting a paywall?
Would love to hear what others are self-hosting or recommending in 2025. Please drop your suggestions (and maybe pros/cons) below 🙏