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  "title": "Asana Starter to self-hosted OpenProject",
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    "you_lose": [
      "Asana's polish and mobile apps — OpenProject is functional, not delightful",
      "Asana AI (teammates, dash assistants)",
      "Forms and approval flows as one-click templates"
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      "Gantt charts and baselines that Asana charges Advanced-tier money for",
      "GPL-3.0 with unlimited users and no seat count anywhere in the arithmetic",
      "One place for tasks, wiki, and time tracking instead of three integrations"
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    "OpenProject is heavier to run than the SaaS it replaces — 4 GB RAM is the floor, and updates are frequent and real work.",
    "CSV import moves tasks but not automation rules, forms, or portfolio hierarchy. Budget the 12 hours for a 15-seat team with a few years of history."
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  "category": "project-management",
  "updated_at": "2026-10-19"
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