--- title: "Orangescrum Community Edition - Free & Open Source Project" description: "Download Orangescrum Community Edition - free, open-source (AGPL v3) project management software you self-host with Docker on Windows, macOS, or Linux." canonical: https://www.orangescrum.com/open-source/free-download --- # Orangescrum Community Edition - Free & Open Source Project > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.orangescrum.com/llms.txt). [Home](/) / [Open Source](/open-source/free-download) Free & Open Source · AGPL v3 # Orangescrum _Community Edition_ Free, open-source project management Self-host the open-source edition on your own server - own your data, no user limits, no lock-in. One Docker command brings it up on Windows, macOS, or Linux. [Download from GitHub](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition/releases) [View source](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition) AGPL-3.0 Built with CakePHP 4 · PHP 8.2+ & PostgreSQL 16 Version 0.1.0 Self-hosted · no user limits Get started in minutes ## Clone, run, done. Download the open-source edition and bring it up with Docker Compose - or pick your platform below for a step-by-step install guide. bash \# Clone the Community Edition git clone https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition.git cd opensource-community-edition # Build and start (app + PostgreSQL + web server) docker compose up -d --build # Open http://localhost:8080 and follow the setup wizard What's included ## Free project management software, _self-hosted_ The open-source project management core covers day-to-day projects and tasks for your whole team - self-hosted, private, and free. Task Management Plan and track work across projects, with owners, due dates, and custom statuses. Time Tracking Log hours against tasks to see where effort actually goes. Resource Management See who is working on what and balance the load across the team. Collaboration Tools Keep discussion, updates, and files attached to the work itself. Reporting and Analytics Report on progress, time, and workload across your projects. Custom Workflows Shape statuses and process to match how your team already works. No user limits No license key and no seat cap - add everyone in your organisation. Runs on your server Self-hosted and private, including networks with no internet access. Features listed above are those published in the Community Edition repository. Gantt, budgeting, AI Chat, MCP, SSO, and the add-on modules are part of the Cloud and Enterprise editions. Install it ## Two ways to _run it_ Docker is the recommended path and needs nothing on the host but Docker itself. If you would rather run it on your own stack, install it manually. [ DockerRecommended One command brings up the app, PostgreSQL 16 and the web server. Nothing else needed on the host. Installation guide →](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition/blob/main/INSTALL.md)[ Manual install Run it directly on your own stack: PHP 8.2, PostgreSQL 16, Composer 2, and Apache or Nginx. Installation guide →](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition/blob/main/INSTALL.md) Docker runs the same image onWindowsmacOSLinux What you need **With Docker** Docker Desktop (Windows, macOS, Linux), or Docker Engine plus the Compose plugin. Nothing else - PHP, PostgreSQL 16 and the web server all run in containers.**Manual install** PHP 8.2+ (pdo, pdo\_pgsql, openssl, mbstring, tokenizer, intl, json, xml, ctype, curl, gd, zip), PostgreSQL 16, Composer 2, and Apache or Nginx with the document root at `webroot/`. Node.js 18+ only if you rebuild the front-end bundles. Taken from the repository's installation guide. Hardware sizing guidance is coming soon. Which edition is right for you? ## Community, Cloud, or _Enterprise_ Start free and open-source, or let us host it - you can move up any time. | | Community Open source | Cloud Managed SaaS | Self-Hosted Enterprise | | Price | Free (AGPL v3) | Paid plans | Custom | | Hosting | Self-managed | Fully managed cloud | On-premise / private cloud | | Source code | Open (AGPL v3) | Closed | Closed | | Core project & task management | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Gantt, resource & budget management | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | | Built-in AI Chat & MCP Server | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | | Add-on modules (risk, test case, etc.) | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | | SSO / SAML / LDAP | ✗ | ✓ | ✓ | | Support | Community | Standard / priority | Dedicated + SLA | [Try Cloud free →](/sign-up)[Explore Self-Hosted →](/self-hosted) Join the community ## Build, ship, and get help _together_ Thousands of teams self-host Orangescrum. Connect on the channel that suits you - contribute code, ask questions, or share what you built. [ GitHub Source, issues, and pull requests. Open on GitHub → ](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition)[ Documentation Getting started guide for the Community Edition. Read the guide → ](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/guide/community/get-started/introduction)[ Report an issue Bugs and feature requests on GitHub Issues. Open an issue → ](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition/issues)[ Email support Questions about the open-source edition. support@orangescrum.com → ](mailto:support@orangescrum.com) Slacksoon Real-time chat with the community. Not open yet Discordsoon Hang out, ask questions, share builds. Not open yet [ Google Group Release notes and email discussion. Join the group → ](https://groups.google.com/g/orangescrum-community-support) Redditsoon Community subreddit for tips and help. Not open yet Community Forumsoon Long-form Q&A and how-tos. Not open yet [ YouTube Install walkthroughs and demos. Watch tutorials → ](https://www.youtube.com/@Orangescrum) Stack Overflowsoon Search and ask tagged questions. Not open yet ### Contribute to Orangescrum It's open source - and better with you. Star the repo, report issues, send pull requests, improve docs, or add translations. - Star & watch the repository - Pick a “good first issue” - Open a pull request - Improve docs & translations [Contributing guide](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition) ### Documentation & resources Everything to install, configure, upgrade, and extend your self-hosted deployment. - Installation guides (all platforms) - Upgrade & backup guide - REST API reference - Security & hardening notes [Read the docs](https://helpdesk.orangescrum.com/guide/community/get-started/introduction) Frequently asked questions ## Open Source Edition _FAQ_ What is Orangescrum Community Edition? Orangescrum Community Edition is free, open-source project management software released under the GNU AGPL v3 license. You download the source code and self-host it on your own infrastructure - with projects, tasks, Kanban boards, time logs, documents, and role-based access for your whole team, and no data ever leaving your servers. Is Orangescrum Community Edition really free? Yes. The Community Edition is free and open source under the GNU AGPL v3 license - download it, self-host it, and run it at no cost. You own your data and your deployment, and we don't impose seat limits on your install. What license is the Community Edition released under? It is licensed under the GNU Affero General Public License v3 (AGPL-3.0). AGPL is a strong copyleft license: you are free to use, modify, and distribute it, but if you run a modified version as a network service you must make your source changes available under the same license. See the LICENSE file in the repository for the exact terms. How is the Community Edition different from Orangescrum Cloud and Self-Hosted Enterprise? The Community Edition is the free, open-source, self-managed core you install and maintain yourself. Orangescrum Cloud is the fully managed SaaS, and Self-Hosted Enterprise is the commercial on-premise edition with additional modules, built-in AI, SSO, and dedicated support. Choose Community if you want full control and don't need managed hosting or enterprise add-ons. Which platforms can I install it on? There are two documented paths. Docker is recommended and runs the same image on Windows, macOS, and Linux - you only need Docker Desktop, or Docker Engine with the Compose plugin on a server. Alternatively you can install manually on your own stack with PHP 8.2, PostgreSQL 16, Composer 2, and Apache or Nginx. What are the system requirements? With Docker, only Docker itself - PHP, PostgreSQL 16, and the web server all run inside containers. For a manual install you need PHP 8.2 or newer with the pdo, pdo\_pgsql, openssl, mbstring, tokenizer, intl, json, xml, ctype, curl, gd, and zip extensions, PostgreSQL 16, Composer 2, and Apache or Nginx serving the webroot directory. Node.js 18+ is only needed if you rebuild the front-end bundles. Which version is available and how do I install it? The current Community Edition release is version 0.1.0. Clone the repository, run "docker compose up -d --build", then open http://localhost:8080 and follow the setup wizard - system check, database, mail, and creating your admin account. There is no license key and no user limit. Is there a desktop app? Yes. A Windows desktop client ships in the desktop folder of the repository. It connects to your own server - install it on each team member's machine and enter the server address once. Can I use the Community Edition commercially? Yes, subject to the AGPL v3 terms. You can run it for your business; if you modify it and provide it to others over a network, AGPL requires you to share those modifications under the same license. If you'd rather not take on copyleft obligations, the Cloud or Enterprise editions are commercially licensed. Consult the LICENSE file or your legal team for specifics. Do I get support with the Community Edition? Community support is available through GitHub Issues, the getting-started documentation, and support@orangescrum.com. Chat channels are coming soon. Guaranteed response times, onboarding, and dedicated support come with the Cloud and Enterprise editions. How do I contribute to the project? Star the repository, open issues, submit pull requests, improve the docs, or help with translations. See the CONTRIBUTING guide and Code of Conduct in the repository to get started. How do I upgrade, and how do I back up my data? To update a Docker install, run "docker compose pull" followed by "docker compose up -d". Your data lives in Docker volumes and survives stop, start, and update. Back up with "docker compose exec orangescrum-postgres pg\_dump -U orangescrum orangescrum > backup.sql", and always back up before upgrading. Is my data private with the Community Edition? Yes. Because you self-host, all your project data stays on your own infrastructure and nothing is sent to Orangescrum. You control backups, access, and where it runs, including fully air-gapped environments. ## Download the Community Edition Free, open source, and yours to run anywhere. Star it on GitHub and join the community. [Get it on GitHub](https://github.com/orangescrum/opensource-community-edition/releases) [Join the community](#community)