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Operately
What it is
Operately is open-source goal and project management software that connects OKR tracking with project execution and built-in check-ins. Teams can manage cascading goals, progress reviews, projects, kanban boards, message boards, documents, and workflows. It is designed for teams of 5 to 100 people and is available through the web, API, or Docker-based self-hosting, which takes about five minutes to set up. The entire codebase uses the Apache 2.0 license. Operately provides an external API and CLI, along with MCP connections for AI clients such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor. Every API endpoint requires a token, while read-only tokens cannot make changes. Security measures include HTTPS/TLS in transit, encryption for sensitive data at rest, role-based access controls, monitoring, and automated backups. If AI features are enabled, content may be sent to OpenAI, and those features can be disabled in account settings. Plans include Free at no cost, Pro at $49 a month, Business at $149 a month, and Unlimited at $249 a month.
For and against
For
- Open-source Apache 2.0 codebase
- Combines goals and project execution
- Docker self-hosting available
- External API, CLI, and MCP
- Free plan includes core features
Against
- AI-enabled content may go to OpenAI
- Free plan limited to 10 users
- Paid plans start at $49 a month
- API endpoints require tokens
The verdict
Operately brings OKRs, project work, and check-ins into one system with web, API, and self-hosted access. Its pricing and support levels scale by team size, while AI data handling can be controlled in settings.
Who it suits
Operately suits teams coordinating goals and projects across functions, especially startups with 10 or more people. Its plans cover teams from small groups through unlimited users.
Plans and prices
Free
Up to 10 users · 10 GB storage · All core features · Community support
Read 30 Sep 2026 · operately.com
Pro
Up to 30 users · 100 GB storage · All core features · Priority support
Read 30 Sep 2026 · operately.com
Business
Up to 100 users · 500 GB storage · All core features · Dedicated support
Read 30 Sep 2026 · operately.com
Unlimited
Unlimited users · 1 TB storage · All core features · Dedicated support
Read 30 Sep 2026 · operately.com
On the record
- AI data handling
- When AI features are enabled, content may be sent to OpenAI for processing and AI features can be disabled in account settings.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- API access
- Every API endpoint requires an API token, with read-only tokens restricted from mutations.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Audience
- Operately is especially valuable for startups with 10 or more people and organizations needing a common system across functional areas.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Core features
- Operately provides goal tracking, project management, kanban boards, message boards, documents, and workflows.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Integrations
- Operately provides a full external API and CLI, and supports MCP connections for AI clients such as Claude, ChatGPT, and Cursor.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Open source license
- The entire Operately codebase is open source under the Apache 2.0 license.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Pricing model
- Operately uses flat pricing with no per-seat fees, and annual billing gives two months free compared with monthly billing.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Product
- Operately is open source goal and project management software connecting OKR goal tracking with project execution and built-in check-ins.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Security
- Operately uses HTTPS/TLS for data in transit, encryption for sensitive data at rest, role-based access controls, monitoring, and automated backups.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Self-hosting
- Operately can be deployed on your own infrastructure with Docker and takes about 5 minutes to set up.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Support
- The Free plan includes community support, Pro includes priority support, and Business and Unlimited include dedicated support.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
- Target users
- Operately is built for teams of 5 to 100 people.operately.com · read 30 Sep 2026
