--- title: "Self-Hosted Project Management | Orangescrum Enterprise" description: "Self-hosted project management software on your own servers. Agile, Gantt, time & resource management, SAML SSO, Docker & air-gap ready. Book a demo." canonical: https://www.orangescrum.com/self-hosted --- # Self-Hosted Project Management | Orangescrum Enterprise > For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://www.orangescrum.com/llms.txt). Self-Hosted · On-Premise · Air-Gap Ready # Self-Hosted Project Management Software for _Enterprise Teams_ Deploy Orangescrum on your own servers - on-premise, private cloud, or fully air-gapped. One platform for Agile project management, workflow automation, test case and bug tracking, time and resource management, with built-in documents and wikis - all secured by SAML, LDAP, and 2FA. Zero data leaves your infrastructure. [Book a Demo →](https://calendly.com/orangescrum)[View Pricing Plans](/self-hosted/pricing) No SaaS lock-in · All cloud features, plus more · Docker & Kubernetes ready 1M_+_ Users worldwide 250_+_ Enterprises deployed 100_%_ Data sovereignty Trusted by security-conscious teams across government, defense, healthcare, finance & enterprise ![Fareway logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/fareway.png) ![Ford Otosan logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/FORD.png) ![Honda logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/Honda.png) ![IBM logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/IBM.png) ![NCL logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/ncl-others.png) ![Drexel logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/drexel.png) ![NJ State Police logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/NARS.png) ![Chroma logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/CHROMA.png) ![Amber Connect logo](/wp-media/uploads/2025/08/amber-connect.png) The enterprise execution gap ## Why Choose Self-Hosted Project Management _Over SaaS?_ Every cloud project management tool is a tradeoff - convenience in exchange for control, now compounded by AI features that route your project data to third-party models. For organizations bound by GDPR, data residency laws, or internal infosec policies, self-hosted project management isn't a preference - it's a requirement. 01 Data sovereignty Your project data sits on a vendor's servers, in an unknown jurisdiction. Your legal team knows the risk. Project plans, resource data, client deliverables, and IP are subject to the vendor's T&Cs and infrastructure decisions. For regulated industries, this isn't a risk conversation - it's a hard no. On-premise · Zero vendor access → 02 Compliance GDPR, data residency laws, and sector-specific regulations require data to stay in a defined perimeter. Data residency laws, government security frameworks, and internal infosec policies all point to the same conclusion: project data lives on infrastructure you control. GDPR · ISO 27001 · Full data residency → 03 Security SAML, LDAP/AD, IP whitelisting, 2FA enforcement, and audit logs - requirements SaaS tools lock behind enterprise tiers. SAML 2.0 SSO with your IdP, Active Directory integration, IP range restrictions, admin-enforced 2FA, and tamper-evident audit logs - all included, configured by your team on your infrastructure. SAML · LDAP · 2FA · IP whitelist → 04 Cost & control Per-seat SaaS pricing compounds annually. Self-hosted is a flat license on infrastructure you already own. A 200-person team on Jira Data Center with plugins costs six figures annually. Self-hosted Orangescrum is a flat license - you control the update schedule, backups, HA config, and total cost. Flat license · Your infra · Your schedule → 05 AI data exposure AI assistants in SaaS tools send your tasks, documents, and project context to third-party LLMs - data regulated teams may be legally barred from sharing. Self-hosted Orangescrum keeps AI inside your perimeter. Point the built-in AI Chat and MCP Server at your own LLM endpoint or a self-hosted model (Ollama, vLLM) - no project data, prompt, or context leaves your network, and nothing is used to train an external model. You adopt AI without the data-exposure risk. On-prem AI · Bring your own LLM · Zero data to external models → [Talk to Our Enterprise Team →](/contact-sales) Core capabilities ## Self-Hosted Project Management Platform - _Cloud Features and More_ Every cloud capability runs self-hosted - nothing withheld for SaaS-only tiers - plus enterprise controls the cloud can't offer. Agile Project Management Scrum and Kanban boards, sprints, backlogs, epics, and story points - run any agile methodology end to end. Project Planning Drag-and-drop Gantt charts with task dependencies, milestones, and critical path - the full project plan in one view. Scheduling Calendar and timeline views, milestone deadlines, and per-user workload scheduling keep every task and sprint on track. Time Tracking Built-in timers, weekly timesheets, billable vs non-billable hours, and timesheet approvals - no third-party plugin required. Resource Management Utilization heatmaps, capacity planning, skills-based allocation, and over-allocation alerts to balance every team. Defect & Bug Tracking Issue types, severity and priority, custom workflows, and full bug lifecycle - with traceability to tasks, sprints, and test cases. [Schedule a Walkthrough →](https://calendly.com/orangescrum) How to install ## Install Self-Hosted Project Management _in Days, Not Months_ Self-hosted doesn't mean complicated. Six steps from purchase to your team logging in. 1 Purchase License Choose the plan that fits your team size and needs. 2 Download Package Get the installer or Docker Compose files. 3 Upload to Server Deploy on your Linux server, Docker, or Kubernetes. 4 Configure DB Connect PostgreSQL or MySQL database. 5 Run Script Execute the installer. `docker-compose up -d` ✓ Login & Start Invite your team, optionally add SSO, and start managing. [View full installation guide →](/help/help-center/orangescrum-onpremises/installation-methods)[Self-hosted release notes →](/whats-new) Minimum System Requirements 2 CPU cores · 4 GB RAM · 20 GB storage · Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+ / RHEL 8+) · PHP 8.1+ · PostgreSQL 14+ or MySQL 8+ · Docker Compose or Kubernetes Platform architecture ## On-Premise Project Management: _5 Pillars, 21 Capabilities_ Self-hosted Orangescrum ships all five functional pillars in full - everything in the cloud edition, plus capabilities only self-hosting unlocks. Pillar 1 Delivery Lifecycle Plan, run, and close projects across any methodology. 6 capabilities Projects · Gantt · Scope · Methodology · Closure · Planning Pillar 2 Governance & Control Risk, quality, change, issues, and automation. 5 capabilities Risk · Quality · Changes · Issues · Workflow Automation Pillar 3 Engagement & Knowledge Stakeholder collaboration and document control. 3 capabilities Stakeholders · Documents · Knowledge Wiki Pillar 4 People & Capacity Time, cost, capacity, and workforce managed together. 3 capabilities Time/Cost · Resource Planning · Workforce Pillar 5 Visibility & Security Reporting, access control, integrations, portfolio. 4 capabilities Reporting · Security · Integrations · Portfolio Competitive landscape ## Self-Hosted Project Management Comparison: _Orangescrum vs Jira vs Plane.so_ Feature-by-feature across self-hosted platforms - where Orangescrum ships natively what others gate behind plugins, paid tiers, or separate products. | Feature | Orangescrum | Plane.so | OpenProject | Jira DC | | Resource management (heatmap) | ✓ Native | ✗ | Basic | Plugin | | Budget & cost tracking | ✓ Native | ✗ | Basic | Plugin | | Client billing / invoicing | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | | Time tracking & timesheets | ✓ Native | ✓ | ✓ | Plugin | | Gantt chart | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | Plugin | | Agile / Scrum | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | Risk management module | ✓ Native | ✗ | Custom | Plugin | | Document management (versioning, approvals) | ✓ Native | Basic | Basic | Separate | | Test case management | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | Plugin | | Attendance & leave management | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | Plugin | | Built-in ticketing / help desk | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | Separate | | SAML SSO | ✓ Included | Paid plan | Enterprise | ✓ | | LDAP / Active Directory | ✓ Included | Paid plan | ✓ | ✓ | | IP whitelisting | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✓ | | Admin-enforced 2FA | ✓ | Basic | Basic | Basic | | Workflow automation rules | ✓ | Basic | Basic | Plugin | | Advanced BI dashboards | ✓ | ✗ | Basic | ✗ | | Air-gapped deployment | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | ✓ | | RCA / delay analysis | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | | Built-in AI Chat | ✓ Native | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | | MCP Server (open standard) | ✓ Native | ✗ | ✗ | ✗ | | BYOLLM (bring your own model) | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ | ✗ | [Compare Pricing Plans →](/self-hosted/pricing)[Talk to Sales](/contact-sales) Jira Data Center end of life - plan your exit ## Jira Data Center is end of life. _Your on-premise exit starts now._ As Jira Data Center nears end of life, Orangescrum Self-Hosted offers a seamless on-premises path forward-enterprise features, predictable costs, and full ownership of your data. Mar 30, 2026 New Jira Data Center subscriptions close. New customers can no longer purchase Data Center at all. Mar 30, 2028 License expansions end. Existing customers can't add users or buy new apps for Data Center. Mar 28, 2029 Jira Data Center reaches end of life. Subscriptions expire, support stops, and your instance goes read-only. In Jira Server / Data Center In Orangescrum Self-Hosted Epics, stories & sprints → Native agile hierarchy - epics, stories, tasks, sprints & backlogs Scrum & Kanban boards → Built-in Scrum and Kanban boards with per-project workflow status JQL filters & dashboards → Saved views, custom dashboards, and advanced BI on live data Paid Marketplace apps → Time, resource, budget & client billing built in - no plugins to license SSO / SAML, 2FA, LDAP → Included on every self-hosted plan at no extra cost Data in Atlassian-managed infra → Your servers - zero project data leaves your perimeter [Talk to a migration expert →](/contact-sales)[Compare Orangescrum vs Jira DC →](/self-hosted/pricing) Switch to Orangescrum ## Migrate to Self-Hosted Orangescrum from _Jira, Asana, or Monday.com_ Our enterprise team handles the migration end-to-end - data mapping, import tooling, validation testing, and onboarding. 1 Discovery Call We assess your current tool, data volume, and requirements. 2 Data Mapping Map projects, tasks, users, attachments, and custom fields. 3 Test Import Run a test migration on a staging instance. You validate the data. 4 Go Live Full migration + onboarding session + 30-day support window. From JiraFrom AsanaFrom Monday.comFrom TrelloFrom BasecampFrom MS Project [Talk to a Migration Expert →](/contact-sales) Resource management - on your infra ## Self-Hosted Resource Management. _Data never leaves your server._ Utilization heatmap, availability calendar, cost rates, over-allocation alerts - all running within your infrastructure boundary. **Resource allocation** - assign team members with hours-based allocation. Planned vs actual side-by-side. **Utilization heatmap** - colour-coded allocation view. Red = over, green = available, amber = near limit. **Availability calendar** - per-user daily availability after allocations and approved leave. **Over-allocation alerts** - surface over-committed members automatically and rebalance. **Cost management (CTC/CTClient)** - cost-to-company and client rates per user and role. **Skills-based assignment** - filter by skill and experience when assigning. **Leave integration** - approved leave auto-reduces availability for sprint planning. [See resource management in action →](https://calendly.com/orangescrum) Budget & cost control - self-hosted ## Financial data on your servers. _Your numbers, your perimeter._ Set project budgets, track cost against budget, measure variance, and see margin per project before sending the client invoice. **Project budget setup** - define budget per project with target cost and revenue. **Cost vs budget tracking** - live actual cost against defined budget. **Cost variance (RAG)** - Red/Amber/Green on every project. **Profitability report** - per-project margin: revenue vs internal cost. **Budget utilization dashboard** - portfolio-level budget health. **Client billing (Invoices)** - generate invoices from approved time logs. Draft → Sent → Paid. [See budget & cost management →](https://calendly.com/orangescrum) Reporting & dashboards ## Complete reporting layer. _All data on your server._ Sprint velocity, resource utilization, budget variance, time logs, profitability, RCA/delay analysis - plus advanced BI dashboards on live data. **Project summary reports** - RAG status, planned vs actual, time worked. **Sprint reports** - velocity chart and burndown. **Time log reports** - billable vs non-billable, timesheet approval. **Custom dashboards** - configurable filters, saved views, My Default View. **Advanced BI integration** - analyst-grade custom dashboards on live data. **RCA / delay analysis** - task cycle analysis, bottleneck identification. [See analytics in action →](https://calendly.com/orangescrum) Workflow & automation ## Automate every step. _All rules run on your server._ Configurable Status Workflows, rule-based transitions, and status-driven automation - with email triggers and a full audit trail, all enforced on your server. **Status Workflow** - design custom status pipelines per task type and methodology (Kanban, Scrum, Waterfall). **Workflow transitions with rules** - control which roles can move a task between statuses, with conditions on task type, fields, and linked git commit / PR status. **Status-based automation** - when a task changes status, auto-assign, update fields, notify, or escalate - no scripting required. **Email triggers** - configurable events, roles, and message content. **Project templates** - encode delivery patterns for consistent project setup. [See the workflow engine →](https://calendly.com/orangescrum) User management & security ## Every control your security team will ask for. _All included._ SAML 2.0 SSO, LDAP/AD, IP whitelisting, admin-enforced 2FA, granular RBAC, and full audit logs - configured on your infrastructure with zero vendor access. **SSO - SAML / LDAP / AD** - Okta, Azure AD, OneLogin, JumpCloud, ADFS. **IP whitelisting** - restrict to approved corporate IP ranges. **2FA enforcement** - admin-mandated TOTP per role. No exemptions. **Custom RBAC** - system + project + field level permissions. **Audit logs** - every action timestamped, CSV exportable. **Password policy** - complexity rules, expiry, history enforcement. GDPRISO 27001Data Residency [Request security documentation →](/contact-sales) Extend your deployment ## Self-Hosted Project Management _Plugins & Add-On Modules_ Powerful extensions that run entirely on your infrastructure. Add to any plan. Test Case Management QA and test suite management with traceability to tasks and sprints. Add-on module Document Management Centralized storage, versioning, and approval workflows. Add-on module Risk Management Identify, track, and mitigate project risks with severity tracking. Add-on module Attendance & Leave Leave management with auto-adjusted resource availability. Add-on module Ticketing System Support tickets with SLA tracking and escalation rules. Add-on module Advanced Reporting Custom dashboards and KPIs via advanced BI integration. Add-on module Wiki Internal knowledge base with rich text editing and permissions. Add-on module Release Management Plan, track, and coordinate releases across projects and teams. Add-on module Scaled Agile Coordinate multiple agile teams with portfolio and program-level planning across your organization. Coming soon [View plugin pricing →](/self-hosted/pricing) Complete platform - and more ## Self-Hosted vs Cloud: _Everything in Cloud, Plus More_ All 10 feature categories and every add-on module - nothing withheld for SaaS-only tiers, plus self-hosted-only controls on top. 1 - Project Management 14 features ProjectsAgile (Epics → Stories)WaterfallProgramsTemplatesMilestones / SprintsTask ManagementChecklistsDependenciesGantt ChartKanbanCalendarPrioritiesTags / Labels 2 - Collaboration 4 features Comments / MentionsFile AttachmentsNotificationsWiki 3 - Time & Resource Management 4 features Time TrackingTimesheet ApprovalResource ManagementResource Cost (CTC/CTClient) 4 - Budget & Cost Control 5 features Project BudgetCost vs BudgetCost VarianceProfitabilityBudget Dashboard 5 - Reporting & Dashboards 8 features Project SummaryTask / User ReportsSprint ReportsTime Log ReportsWorkload ReportsCustom DashboardsAdvanced BI DashboardsRCA / Delay Analysis 6 - Workflow & Automation 4 features Status WorkflowWorkflow TransitionsStatus-Based AutomationEmail Triggers 7 - Security & Access 5 features User RolesCustom RBACSSO (SAML/LDAP/AD)IP Whitelisting2FA 8 - Integrations 8 features GitHubGitLabBitbucketAzure DevOpsGoogle Drive / Dropbox / OneDriveOutlookREST API & WebhooksCustom Integrations 9 - Support & Maintenance 4 features Guided InstallationAuto BackupsCustom DeploymentCustom Feature Dev 10 - Add-on Modules 9 modules Test Case ManagementDocument ManagementRisk ManagementAttendance & LeaveTicketingAdvanced ReportingWikiRelease ManagementScaled Agile (coming soon) Integrations - within your perimeter ## Self-Hosted Project Management Integrations. _Data stays in yours._ Connect Orangescrum to the developer and productivity tools your team already runs - GitHub, GitLab, Bitbucket, Azure DevOps, Google Drive, OneDrive, Dropbox, and Outlook - without sending project data outside your network. Every self-hosted integration operates inside your own firewall: dev-tool webhooks arrive inbound, SSO authenticates through your identity provider, and nothing routes through Orangescrum infrastructure. **GitHub** - commit and PR references link to tasks via webhooks. **GitLab** - GitSync: merge requests, commits, branch status linked to tasks. **Azure DevOps** - work items, builds, and pipelines connected. **Storage** - Google Drive, Dropbox, OneDrive, Box for file attachment. **Advanced BI integration** - custom dashboards on live project data. **REST API & Webhooks** - full API for custom integrations. [View integration docs →](/integrations) [ GitHub Dev ](/integrations/github "GitHub") GitLab GitSync Azure DevOps CI/CD Bitbucket GitSync [ SSO / SAML Identity ](/single-sign-on "SSO / SAML") LDAP / AD On-prem IdP Google Drive Storage [ OneDrive Storage ](/integrations/one-drive "OneDrive") Dropbox Storage Outlook Calendar [ BI Dashboards BI ](/advanced-reporting "BI Dashboards")[ Microsoft Teams Messaging ](/integrations/microsoft-teams "Microsoft Teams")[ GitHub Source ](/integrations/github "GitHub")[ Slack Messaging ](/integrations/slack "Slack")[ Jenkins CI CI/CD ](/integrations/jenkins "Jenkins CI") REST API Custom Classified & disconnected environments ## Air-Gapped Project Management: _Zero External Calls_ For classified networks, defense systems, and environments with no internet access - Orangescrum ships as a complete offline package. License file activationOffline update packagesNo telemetryDocker image for internal registriesAll features available offline [Talk to Our Deployment Team →](/contact-sales) AI-powered · MCP-native ## Self-Hosted Project Management AI, _Inside Your Perimeter_ Orangescrum offers an AI Chat and MCP Server that read real project data, log time, find blockers, and act on them. For privacy, AI isn't part of the default deployment - the AI package is added only on request, so nothing AI-related is installed or running until you ask for it. Once added, self-hosted keeps every AI request inside your infrastructure, routed through your own LLM. In-Product AI Chat Chat with Your Projects Ask plain-English questions about tasks, blockers, sprint progress, and team workload. The AI reads your live workspace data - it doesn't guess. **Sprint health on demand** - blockers, overdue tasks, velocity at a glance **Log time via chat** - "Log 3 hours on the API integration task" **Create & update tasks** - from meeting notes, standups, or ad-hoc prompts **Role-based access** - Owner, Admin, User, Client, Guest permissions **Confirmation gates** - AI never modifies data silently; every write requires approval **Rate limits & usage tracking** - company & per-user caps, token analytics by provider [Explore AI Chat →](/ai-chat) What’s blocking Sprint 4? 2 tasks are blocked on QA **test-case** sign-off and 1 on client approval - the oldest has been blocked 4 days. Log 2h on the test-case review task ✓ Logged 2h to **Test Case Review**. Your **time log** for today is updated to 6h. MCP Server Connect Any AI Client Orangescrum implements the Model Context Protocol (MCP) open standard. Connect Claude Desktop, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, or Codex CLI directly to your workspace. **72 MCP tools exposed** - read projects, tasks, timelogs, team, search, create, update **2 built-in prompts** - Daily Standup and Overdue Report, ready to use **Any LLM provider** - OpenAI, Anthropic, Google Gemini, or bring your own **Full audit trail** - every request logged with status code and response time **Zero extra provisioning** - existing partner API key works as MCP token **120 req/min** - rate limited, 5K daily quota per key [Explore MCP Server →](/mcp) // Connect Orangescrum to any AI client { "mcp\_servers": \[{ "type": "url", "name": "orangescrum", "url": "https://v4-api.orangescrum.com/mcp/partner" }\], "model": "your-model-here", "permissions": { "reads": true, "writes": "confirm" } } Claude DesktopCursorGitHub CopilotCodex CLIOpenAI **Self-hosted AI stays self-hosted.** On Enterprise plans, route AI through your own LLM endpoint or use a self-hosted model (Ollama, vLLM) so no project data leaves your network. All MCP calls authenticate over TLS with your partner API key and respect your RBAC configuration. Deployment ## Enterprise Security for Self-Hosted _Project Management_ Flexible hosting options that fit your security posture - no feature gaps between modes. On-Premise · Your Data Center On-Premise Full installation behind your firewall. Maximum control. ✓ Your hardware ✓ Air-gapped capable ✓ Full root access Private Cloud · AWS · Azure · GCP Private Cloud Cloud scalability with data sovereignty. ✓ Docker / Kubernetes ✓ Auto-scaling ready ✓ Cloud-agnostic Hybrid · Best of Both Hybrid On-prem control with cloud reach for distributed teams. ✓ Custom topology ✓ Federated access ✓ Regional data residency Linux / Docker / Kubernetes On-Premise Deployment Your IT team owns the stack - updates, backups, and HA on your schedule. - Linux installer - Ubuntu/Debian or RHEL/CentOS - Docker Compose for containerized environments - Your database (MySQL/PostgreSQL), your storage - SMTP via your mail server - Air-gap capable - no internet required - SAML + LDAP/AD, IP whitelisting, encryption keys - Onboarding call within 24h of license activation [Get Deployment Quote](/contact-sales) Need hands-on setup, migration, or training? Explore our [Professional Services](/professional-services). Also available: Managed Cloud Hosted by Orangescrum Same full feature set - we manage infrastructure, patching, and backups. - Up and running in minutes - All 10 feature categories + add-on modules - 99.9% uptime SLA, global CDN, daily backups - Hosted on SOC 2 Type II compliant cloud (AWS / Azure / GCP) - Full security: SSO, 2FA, RBAC, IP whitelist, audit logs - Free trial available on request [Start Free Trial](/signup) Under the hood ## Open-Standards Project Management: _No Vendor Lock-In_ Built on enterprise-grade open-source foundations - portable data, standard protocols. Backend PHP + Laravel Core framework Queue Workers Async processing REST + Webhooks Public APIs Frontend Vue.js + Vuetify Reactive UI Vite Build tooling Tailwind CSS Styling Data PostgreSQL / MySQL Primary DB Redis / Memcached Cache & sessions S3 / GCS / Local Object storage Platform Docker / K8s Containerized Linux Ubuntu / RHEL / Debian OAuth 2.0 Auth standard 4.5/5 G2 Reviews 4.3/5 Capterra (105 reviews) 1M+ Users worldwide [Download on the**App Store**](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/orangescrum-saas/id1390552311)[Get it on**Google Play**](https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.andolasoft.orangescrum) Proven results from industry leaders ## Why Teams Switched to Self-Hosted _Orangescrum_ “ I work with Freelancers to get the CAD jobs done. Orangescrum provided my team with a way to track and bill their time directly on the project they are working on. This saved me a lot of administrative work. BK Brent Kerr CEO · Kewico GmbH “ My team and I LOVE Orangescrum! We are a flextime remote business solution specialist agency, and this tool has enabled us to actually create this company. Without you all, we wouldn't even exist! HT Hayley Turner Founder & CEO · Hailstorm Development “ I was very impressed with the ease of use of its interface and all its features to manage projects. It is a platform that can be customized to our needs. Migrating my projects to Orangescrum was super easy. CJ Clotilde Jolimaitre Rodriguez Digital PM · Imagevo France Built for regulated industries ## Self-Hosted Project Management for _Banking, Defense, Healthcare & Government_ Orangescrum self-hosted meets the security, compliance, and data sovereignty requirements of the most demanding industries. Banking & Finance Data sovereignty, audit logs, IP whitelisting, and cost tracking for client engagements. GDPR Defense & Military Air-gapped deployment, offline licensing, zero external calls for classified networks. Air-Gap Ready Government SAML with government IdPs, data residency, ADFS integration, audit logging. Data Residency Healthcare On-premise patient data, granular RBAC, tamper-evident audit logs, full data residency. Data Residency Manufacturing Resource planning, Gantt scheduling, budget tracking for complex project portfolios. ISO 27001 [Discuss Your Industry Requirements →](/contact-sales) Frequently asked questions ## Self-Hosted Project Management _FAQ_ ### Understanding Self-Hosted What is self-hosted project management software? Self-hosted project management software is a platform you install and run on your own servers or private cloud, rather than using a vendor-managed SaaS cloud. All project data, user information, and files stay within your infrastructure. This gives your organization complete control over data residency, security policies, update schedules, and compliance. Orangescrum self-hosted includes every feature of the cloud edition - Gantt charts, Kanban boards, resource management, budget tracking, and enterprise security - plus self-hosted-only capabilities like air-gapped deployment and bring-your-own-LLM AI, all running on your hardware. What is self-managed project management? Self-managed project management is another term for self-hosted deployment. Your IT team manages the installation, configuration, updates, and infrastructure. Orangescrum self-managed includes guided installation support, documentation, and an onboarding session so your team isn't starting from scratch. What is the difference between SaaS and self-hosted? SaaS runs on the vendor's cloud - your data lives on their servers, governed by their security policies. Self-hosted runs on your infrastructure - your servers, your database, your backup strategy, your firewall rules. Self-hosted is required when regulations such as GDPR mandate data residency, when security policies prohibit third-party clouds, or when you need air-gapped deployment with zero internet connectivity. What is air-gapped deployment? Air-gapped deployment means the software runs with zero internet connectivity. The entire application, database, and all features operate within a physically isolated network. This is required for classified networks, defense systems, SCIF environments, and any infrastructure that cannot have external connections. Orangescrum supports fully air-gapped deployment with offline license activation, offline update packages, and Docker images for internal registries. What is on-premise project management software? On-premise (or on-premises) project management software is installed directly on hardware within your physical data center or server room. Unlike cloud-hosted software, no data leaves your physical premises. Orangescrum on-premise supports Linux-based installation (Ubuntu, RHEL, Debian), Docker Compose, and Kubernetes deployments - with or without internet connectivity. Why do enterprises choose self-hosted over cloud? Enterprises choose self-hosted for data sovereignty (keeping project data within jurisdictional boundaries), compliance (GDPR and sector-specific regulations), security policies (corporate infosec requirements that prohibit third-party SaaS), cost control (flat licensing vs compounding per-seat SaaS pricing), and operational control (managing update schedules, backups, and HA configuration on their own terms). Does Orangescrum self-hosted include AI features? Yes. Orangescrum self-hosted includes a built-in [AI Chat](/ai-chat) interface and an [MCP Server](/mcp). AI Chat lets you ask plain-English questions about tasks, sprints, blockers, and team workload - and take actions like logging time and creating tasks. The MCP Server lets external AI clients (Claude Desktop, Cursor, GitHub Copilot) connect directly to your workspace. On Enterprise plans, you can route AI through your own LLM endpoint so no project data leaves your network. What is the Orangescrum MCP Server? The Orangescrum [MCP Server](/mcp) implements the Model Context Protocol - an open standard that lets AI assistants connect directly to your project data. It exposes 72 tools (projects, tasks, timelogs, team, search, create, update) and 2 built-in prompt templates (Daily Standup and Overdue Report). Works with Claude Desktop, Cursor, GitHub Copilot, Codex CLI, and any MCP-compatible client. Rate limited at 120 req/min with full audit logging. Can I use my own AI model with self-hosted Orangescrum? Yes. Orangescrum supports bring-your-own-LLM. Configure OpenAI, Anthropic (Claude), Google Gemini, or any compatible provider via the admin panel - no code required. On Enterprise self-hosted plans, you can route through a local model (Ollama, vLLM) so AI context never leaves your infrastructure. Switch providers at any time. ### Industry & Use Case Fit Is Orangescrum suitable for banking and financial services teams? Yes. Orangescrum self-hosted is used by banking and financial services organizations that require data sovereignty, SAML SSO with corporate identity providers, IP whitelisting, admin-enforced 2FA, and full audit logs. Project budget tracking, cost-to-company rates, profitability reports, and client billing features are particularly relevant for financial services teams managing client engagements and internal projects. [Talk to our enterprise team →](/contact-sales) Is Orangescrum suitable for defense and military teams? Yes. Orangescrum supports air-gapped deployment for classified and disconnected environments with zero external network calls. Features include offline license activation, Docker image cloning for internal registries, SAML/LDAP integration with government identity providers, IP whitelisting, admin-enforced 2FA, and tamper-evident audit logs. The platform runs entirely within your security perimeter. [Talk to our deployment team →](/contact-sales) Can government agencies use Orangescrum self-hosted? Yes. Orangescrum is deployed by government agencies including municipal, state, and federal organizations. The platform supports data residency requirements, SAML SSO with government identity providers (ADFS, Azure AD), LDAP/Active Directory integration, and air-gapped deployment. Current government customers include NYC Police and Parks, City of Luxembourg, and Government of India agencies. Can healthcare and regulated teams use Orangescrum self-hosted? Yes. Because Orangescrum self-hosted runs entirely on your infrastructure, all patient and project data stays within your control - you own data residency, access policies, encryption, and audit logging. The platform includes SAML SSO, LDAP, IP whitelisting, admin-enforced 2FA, custom RBAC, and tamper-evident audit logs, so your security and compliance team can configure it to your internal requirements. Can regulatory and compliance teams use Orangescrum? Yes. Orangescrum self-hosted is designed for organizations operating under regulatory requirements. Orangescrum is GDPR-compliant and ISO 27001-certified, and self-hosted deployment gives you the controls to meet your own regulatory and data-residency requirements. Features like workflow automation with audit trails, document management with approval workflows, risk management, and tamper-evident logging support regulatory and compliance workflows directly. Is Orangescrum suitable for IT services and consulting firms? Absolutely. Orangescrum was built for ITES companies and service delivery teams. Resource management with utilization heatmaps, project budget and cost tracking, client billing, time tracking, profitability reports, and multiple methodology support (Agile, Waterfall, Hybrid) make it the complete platform for IT services project delivery. Self-hosted deployment means your client data stays within your infrastructure. Is Orangescrum suitable for manufacturing and engineering teams? Yes. Manufacturing and engineering teams benefit from Gantt chart scheduling, resource capacity planning, milestone tracking, budget management, and multi-project portfolio views. The self-hosted deployment ensures project IP, engineering specifications, and production schedules remain on your infrastructure. The risk management and document management add-on modules are particularly relevant for engineering workflows. ### Migrating from Jira Is Jira Data Center reaching end of life? Yes. Atlassian has announced end of life for Jira Data Center (alongside Jira Service Management, Confluence, Bamboo, and Crowd Data Center) on March 28, 2029, when subscriptions expire and instances become read-only. New Data Center subscriptions closed on March 30, 2026, and license expansions end on March 30, 2028. Jira Server separately reached end of life on February 15, 2024. Teams that must keep project data on-premise are evaluating self-hosted alternatives like Orangescrum ahead of these deadlines. [Talk to a migration expert →](/contact-sales) When does Jira Data Center reach end of life? Atlassian's published timeline: new Data Center subscriptions closed on March 30, 2026; license expansions and new app purchases end on March 30, 2028; and Jira Data Center reaches end of life on March 28, 2029, after which subscriptions expire and the product becomes read-only with no further updates or support. Through that date, Atlassian provides technical support and security fixes for critical vulnerabilities only. (Bitbucket Data Center and Jira Align are not part of this end of life.) Can I migrate from Jira Data Center to Orangescrum self-hosted? Yes. Our enterprise team runs the migration end-to-end: discovery call, data mapping, a test import on a staging instance you validate, then go-live with an onboarding session and a 30-day support window. We map projects, epics, stories, sprints, tasks, comments, attachments, users, and custom fields. Most Jira Data Center migrations complete within 1-2 weeks. How do Jira features map to Orangescrum? Epics, stories, and sprints map to Orangescrum's native agile hierarchy; Jira boards map to built-in Scrum and Kanban boards; JQL filters and dashboards map to saved views, custom dashboards, and advanced BI. Capabilities that need paid Marketplace apps on Jira - time tracking, resource management, budget and cost, client billing - are built into Orangescrum, and SSO/SAML, LDAP, and 2FA are included at no extra cost. Will I lose any data migrating off Jira? No. Before go-live we run a full test import on a staging instance and you validate the data - projects, work items, history, attachments, and users - against your live Jira instance. Only after you sign off do we run the production migration. Your existing Jira instance stays untouched until you confirm the cutover. Why move from Jira Data Center to Orangescrum instead of Jira Cloud? Jira Cloud is SaaS - your project data lives on Atlassian-managed infrastructure, which many regulated, banking, defense, and government teams cannot accept. Orangescrum self-hosted keeps everything inside your own perimeter with flat licensing instead of compounding per-seat pricing, every cloud feature plus self-hosted-only controls, and optional fully air-gapped deployment. ### Purchase, Licensing & Support How do I purchase Orangescrum self-hosted? Contact our enterprise team for a custom quote based on your team size, deployment requirements, and add-on modules. The process: consultation call, custom quote, license activation, guided deployment (typically 3-5 business days), and onboarding session. [View pricing plans →](/self-hosted/pricing) What license types are available? Orangescrum offers annual and perpetual licensing options. Annual licenses include updates and support for the license period. Perpetual licenses include one year of updates and support, with optional annual maintenance renewal. Plans are sized by team capacity. [View plans and pricing →](/self-hosted/pricing) Can I upgrade from a smaller plan to a larger one? Yes. You can upgrade from a smaller plan at any time. The upgrade is pro-rated based on your remaining license period. Add-on modules (Risk Management, Test Case Management, Document Management, etc.) can also be added to any plan at any time. [Contact sales for upgrade pricing →](/contact-sales) How does license renewal work? Annual licenses renew yearly. You receive reminders 60 and 30 days before expiration. Renewal pricing is locked at your current rate if renewed before expiration. Perpetual licenses include one year of updates, with optional annual maintenance renewal for continued updates and support. Is there a free trial for self-hosted? We offer a guided evaluation process for self-hosted. Contact our team to discuss a proof-of-concept deployment on your infrastructure. For the cloud edition, a 15-day free trial is available immediately with no credit card required. [Start cloud trial →](/signup) What support is included with the license? All self-hosted licenses include guided installation, onboarding session within 24 hours, documentation pack, and email support. Enterprise plans include priority support with guaranteed response times, a dedicated account manager, and direct line for upgrades, audits, and incidents. Can I add plugins after my initial purchase? Yes. Add-on modules (Test Case Management, Document Management, Risk Management, Attendance & Leave, Ticketing, Advanced Reporting, Wiki, Release Management) can be added to any plan at any time. Each plugin deploys on your infrastructure with no external dependencies. [View plugin pricing →](/self-hosted/pricing) How does Orangescrum compare to Jira Data Center on cost? Orangescrum includes resource management, budget tracking, time tracking, client billing, and SAML SSO natively - features that require paid third-party plugins on Jira Data Center. This typically results in significant cost savings for equivalent functionality. [Compare pricing →](/self-hosted/pricing) What are the minimum system requirements? 2 CPU cores, 4 GB RAM, 20 GB storage. Supports Linux (Ubuntu 20.04+, RHEL 8+, Debian 11+), PHP 8.1+, PostgreSQL 14+ or MySQL 8+. Docker Compose and Kubernetes deployments are fully supported. What makes Orangescrum different from Plane.so or OpenProject? Orangescrum includes resource management with utilization heatmaps, project budget and cost tracking, client billing, profitability reports, and advanced workflow automation - capabilities that Plane.so and OpenProject do not offer. It is built for ITES companies and service delivery teams, not just product teams. Deploy self-hosted ## Your infrastructure. Your terms. Talk to our deployment team. Bring your environment requirements - we'll scope the deployment and have you running typically within a week. 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