Linear vs OpenProject

Fit:

Migration notes

Issue/work-package tracking overlaps; interface and project planning differ. Recreate cycles/workflows and validate integrations; no native Linear importer verified.

Sources: www.openproject.org · checked 2026-10-21

LinearPaid incumbent

Entry priceUSD 10 / seat / month

Pricing modelper-seat, billed annual

OwnerLinear

Basic USD10 per user/month billed yearly; free tier also exists. Source

Linear plans reviewed
Basic	entry	USD 120 / user / yr
Business	business	USD 192 / user / yr
Enterprise	enterprise	Quote only

OpenProjectOpen-source alternative

Fit for Linear

License

GNU General Public License v3.0 Permissions of this strong copyleft license are conditioned on making available complete source code of licensed works and modifications, which include larger works using a licensed work, under the same license. Copyright and license notices must be preserved. Contributors provide an express grant of patent rights. May Commercial useModificationDistributionPatent usePrivate use Must License and copyright noticeState changesDisclose sourceSame license No LiabilityWarranty Summary from GitHub's choosealicense.com

Paid-feature tier C

Self-host

Paid-feature limits5 noted

OpenProject plans reviewed
Community	free self-hosted core	Free
Professional	paid Enterprise add-ons	Not established
Corporate	paid Enterprise add-ons	Quote only

What you may give up

Custom action buttons for workflows
Team planner
Gantt chart PDF export
Reusable meeting templates
SSO beyond community authentication options

Tier C: GPL community core with Enterprise add-ons extending everyday planning/export workflows. Strong free core, but not feature-complete against commercial edition. License source

What running it takes

memcached
Persistent attachment storage

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PostgreSQL is the supported SQL backend; old MySQL migration references do not mean MySQL remains supported. All-in-one bundles database/cache for quick start; slim/Compose recommended for production. Infrastructure and staff time are not priced here; this page does not compare total cost.