Deployment options
Self-hosted project management with built-in goals
Operately is open source project management you can deploy on your own infrastructure. Built-in OKR goal tracking, project check-ins, and team alignment. No vendor lock-in, full data control, install in minutes.
Choose self-hosted if you want
- Full control over where Operately runs and how it is deployed
- An environment that matches your own infrastructure, networking, or security constraints
- A path that connects directly to installation docs and self-hosted operations guides
- A commercial conversation about self-hosted licensing or support
Choose Operately Cloud if you want
- The fastest possible setup path
- No infrastructure or server maintenance
- A simpler default for teams that do not need deployment control
- To start using Operately before deciding whether self-hosting is necessary
How Operately compares to other self-hosted tools
If you are evaluating self-hosted project management options, here is how Operately fits alongside the other tools you are probably looking at.
| Operately | OpenProject | Plane | Taiga | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Built-in goals/OKRs | Yes | No | No | No |
| Project check-ins | Built in | No | No | No |
| Setup time | ~5 minutes | 30-60 min | ~15 min | ~15 min |
| Focus | Goals + projects | Traditional PM | Issue tracking | Agile/Scrum |
| Complexity | Focused | Feature-heavy | Moderate | Moderate |
| Open source | Yes (Apache 2.0) | Yes (GPL) | Yes (AGPL) | Yes (MPL) |
Most self-hosted PM tools focus on task and issue tracking. Operately is different: it connects goals to projects with built-in progress check-ins, so your team stays aligned on outcomes rather than just tracking tasks.
What this page is for
This page is the decision layer between the main marketing site and the technical install docs. If you already know you want to self-host, go straight to the install guide. If you are still comparing cloud vs self-hosted, start here and then follow the next step that matches your situation.
Common next steps
Open guide
Installation guide
Use the step-by-step guide if you are ready to download and deploy Operately.
Browse docs
Self-hosted help docs
Browse the self-hosted docs for installation, updates, email delivery, beacon, and related setup tasks.
Review pricing
Pricing
Review cloud plans and the current self-hosted pricing context before deciding which path fits best.
Read context
Open source context
Read the broader open source rationale behind Operately if you want product and company context before deployment.
Questions people usually need answered first
Can I self-host Operately today?
Yes. If you are ready to deploy, start with the installation guide.
Where do I find the operational docs?
Use the self-hosted installation docs and the related self-hosted help pages for ongoing setup details.
What if I need a commercial self-hosted setup?
Start with pricing, then contact us if you need a commercial licensing or support conversation.