Open Source Project Management - Rukovoditel
Free web-based and Open Source Project Management for your business. PHP / MySQL
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Rukovoditel is a free open-source web-based customizable application builder for project management, CRM, helpdesk, inventory, and more, designed for users to create tailored tools without coding.
🚀 Overview
Rukovoditel is a versatile open-source platform that lets you build your own project management, CRM, or any business application by designing entities, fields, relationships, and reports. Unlike rigid traditional tools like Jira or Trello, it provides ultimate flexibility to adapt the software exactly to your workflows in minutes using a no-code designer.
It solves the problem of one-size-fits-all project management software that doesn't fit unique business needs, forcing workarounds or expensive custom development. Rukovoditel empowers users to create custom databases for tasks, projects, customers, inventory, etc., with full control over access, views, and automation.
Built for small to medium businesses, teams, freelancers, and developers who want a self-hosted, free alternative to SaaS tools. It's created by developers to give power back to users, allowing infinite customization while keeping it simple and fast to set up.
✨ Key Features
- Custom entities and relationships (e.g., link Projects to Tasks, Orders to Products) for building PM, CRM, or inventory systems
- Flexible fields (text, numbers, files, dropdowns, dates) with forms, tooltips, and validation
- Powerful reports: lists, Gantt charts, calendars, pie/line charts, Kanban boards
- Role-based access control: group users (e.g., managers, developers) and restrict views/fields/comments
- Data import/export via Excel/CSV, barcode/QR codes, database backups
- Email notifications, security settings (2FA, IP restrictions), maps integration
- Visual customization: skins, custom menus, filters, dashboards
- Optional: Plugins, custom PHP code, database templates for quick starts
🛠 Tech Stack
- Frontend: Custom HTML, CSS, JavaScript
- Backend: PHP >= 8.0.2
- Database: MySQL / MariaDB
- Auth: Custom (built-in users entity with groups)
- Hosting: Self-hosted on any web server (Apache/Nginx)
👥 Who Is This For?
This project is useful for:
- Developers who want to build custom self-hosted apps without starting from scratch
- Teams looking for flexible PM/CRM alternatives to paid SaaS
- Indie makers building tailored business tools for clients
📸 Screenshots / Demo
- Live demo: https://www.rukovoditel.net/demo.php (30-day personal demo)
- GitHub: https://sourceforge.net/projects/rukovoditel/
🔥 Project Status
- 🟢 Actively building
Last updated: 2026-03-24
❓ FAQ
Is this project free?
Yes — Open Source under GNU GPLv3, fully functional main version with no restrictions. (Pro extensions available for purchase.)
Is the source code available?
Yes — https://sourceforge.net/projects/rukovoditel/ or direct download https://www.rukovoditel.net/download.php
Can I contribute?
Yes — report bugs/suggestions on the forum https://forum.rukovoditel.net/, submit patches via SourceForge, develop plugins using the docs, or share database templates.
📬 Contact & Links
- Website: https://www.rukovoditel.net
- GitHub: https://sourceforge.net/projects/rukovoditel/
- Twitter/X: N/A
- Email: N/A (use forum)
- Docs: https://docs.rukovoditel.net/
- Forum: https://forum.rukovoditel.net/
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RukovoditelProject
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