Migrate your Orangescrum data
Lightweight project management tool with hybrid waterfall/agile support, invoicing, and a self-hosted open-source edition. Built for small-to-mid teams that want task tracking without enterprise complexity.
In its favor
Why people choose Orangescrum
The signal that keeps Orangescrum on the shortlist. Sourced from G2, Capterra, and customer scoping calls.
Low per-seat pricing starting at $69/month for unlimited users and projects attracts small teams leaving Jira or Asana for cost reasons.
Dual-methodology support for both waterfall and agile within the same workspace appeals to hybrid teams that cannot commit to a single framework.
Built-in invoicing tied directly to time log entries means project-based agencies can bill clients without exporting to a separate accounting tool.
Open-source self-hosted edition under GNU GPL v3 gives technical teams full data ownership and on-premises hosting without recurring SaaS fees.
Native support for Gantt charts, Kanban boards, and sprint velocity charts in a single tool reduces the need for multiple specialised subscriptions.
Users report the platform crashes or becomes unstable during heavy usage periods, disrupting active projects and causing data-entry loss.
The interface and feature set feel dated compared to newer tools like ClickUp and monday.com, leading teams to seek a more modern experience.
Setup and initial configuration require manual effort that many reviewers describe as time-consuming compared to competitors with faster onboarding.
The open-source edition omits critical features — agile boards, backlogs, time tracking, and role management — forcing teams toward paid tiers for basic functionality.
Performance on the SaaS version has been inconsistent, with multiple reviewers noting service interruptions during business hours.
Reasons to switch
Why people leave Orangescrum
The recurring reasons buyers give for replacing Orangescrum. Presented as facts, not knocks.
Platform scorecard
Strengths, weaknesses, and where Orangescrum fits
Grades across six dimensions, plus a SWOT-style view of where the platform shines and where it falls short.
SWOT — strengths, weaknesses, and use-case fit
Strengths
Weaknesses
Where it works
Where it struggles
Pricing tiers
Orangescrum pricing overview
Orangescrum uses a flat-rate per-month model for Pro and Premium tiers rather than per-seat pricing, making it cost-predictable for growing teams. Enterprise pricing is custom and includes SSO, LDAP, compliance features, and dedicated support. Nonprofit and educational institutions receive a 50% discount with a 60-day free trial.
Basic Unlimited
Tier 1 of 4
$29/user/month
What's included
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What gets migrated
Orangescrum object support
Object-by-object support for Orangescrum migrations. Per-pair details surface during scoping.
Projects
Fully supportedProjects carry name, description, start/end dates, status, budget fields, and owner assignment. We migrate them 1:1 and preserve parent-child relationships to Milestones.
Tasks
Fully supportedTasks are the primary work unit in Orangescrum. We migrate title, description, priority, status, assignees, due dates, and custom field values. Subtask nesting depth is preserved up to two levels.
Subtasks
Fully supportedSubtasks inherit parent project and task context. We map them into the destination as nested tasks or sub-issues depending on the target system schema.
Custom Fields
Mapping requiredOrangescrum supports custom fields on tasks, projects, and tickets. Field types include text, number, date, dropdown, and checkbox. We map field names and types explicitly during scoping because destination systems often use different field type semantics.
Time Logs
Mapping requiredTime entries link to a task, a user, and include hours, date, and optional billing notes. When the destination is a CRM or invoicing tool, we map hours to billable time entries. When migrating out of Orangescrum, we export all logged hours as a time-entry CSV alongside the task hierarchy.
Users and Team Members
Fully supportedUsers carry name, email, role, and active/inactive status. We map them to the destination's user records and preserve role-based permissions where the target supports role mapping.
Clients
Mapping requiredOrangescrum distinguishes between internal users and external Client contacts. Client records include company name, contact info, and billing details. We migrate Client records separately from Team Members and map them to the destination's account or contact object.
Sprints and Backlog
Mapping requiredSprints exist only on Agile-enabled projects. Each Sprint has a start/end date, goal, and linked tasks. The backlog holds unassigned stories. We preserve sprint association and backlog ordering, but note that not all destination PM tools have a separate backlog concept.
Epic and Feature Boards
Mapping requiredEpics and Features are hierarchical containers above Tasks, available on Premium and Enterprise tiers. We map them as parent groupings in the destination. If the target does not have a parallel Epic/Feature concept, we flatten them into parent Projects or Projects with custom labels.
Invoices
Mapping requiredOrangescrum generates invoices from time logs and billable entries. Invoice records include line items, totals, status, and client reference. We migrate invoice metadata (amount, status, client link) but not the rendered PDF unless explicitly requested.
Kanban Boards
Mapping requiredKanban view is a presentation layer on top of Tasks. We migrate the underlying task data; column positions and board layouts are derived from task status in most destination systems.
Wiki
Mapping requiredOrangescrum includes a Wiki with Categories and Sub-Categories. Wiki pages contain rich text content and can be linked to Projects. We migrate pages as text blobs with metadata, preserving category hierarchy.
Bug and Defect Records
Mapping requiredBug records are a task subtype with severity, reproduction steps, and status fields. We map them to the destination's issue or task object and preserve severity as a custom field or tag.
| Object | Support | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Projects | Fully supported | Projects carry name, description, start/end dates, status, budget fields, and owner assignment. We migrate them 1:1 and preserve parent-child relationships to Milestones. |
| Tasks | Fully supported | Tasks are the primary work unit in Orangescrum. We migrate title, description, priority, status, assignees, due dates, and custom field values. Subtask nesting depth is preserved up to two levels. |
| Subtasks | Fully supported | Subtasks inherit parent project and task context. We map them into the destination as nested tasks or sub-issues depending on the target system schema. |
| Custom Fields | Mapping required | Orangescrum supports custom fields on tasks, projects, and tickets. Field types include text, number, date, dropdown, and checkbox. We map field names and types explicitly during scoping because destination systems often use different field type semantics. |
| Time Logs | Mapping required | Time entries link to a task, a user, and include hours, date, and optional billing notes. When the destination is a CRM or invoicing tool, we map hours to billable time entries. When migrating out of Orangescrum, we export all logged hours as a time-entry CSV alongside the task hierarchy. |
| Users and Team Members | Fully supported | Users carry name, email, role, and active/inactive status. We map them to the destination's user records and preserve role-based permissions where the target supports role mapping. |
| Clients | Mapping required | Orangescrum distinguishes between internal users and external Client contacts. Client records include company name, contact info, and billing details. We migrate Client records separately from Team Members and map them to the destination's account or contact object. |
| Sprints and Backlog | Mapping required | Sprints exist only on Agile-enabled projects. Each Sprint has a start/end date, goal, and linked tasks. The backlog holds unassigned stories. We preserve sprint association and backlog ordering, but note that not all destination PM tools have a separate backlog concept. |
| Epic and Feature Boards | Mapping required | Epics and Features are hierarchical containers above Tasks, available on Premium and Enterprise tiers. We map them as parent groupings in the destination. If the target does not have a parallel Epic/Feature concept, we flatten them into parent Projects or Projects with custom labels. |
| Invoices | Mapping required | Orangescrum generates invoices from time logs and billable entries. Invoice records include line items, totals, status, and client reference. We migrate invoice metadata (amount, status, client link) but not the rendered PDF unless explicitly requested. |
| Kanban Boards | Mapping required | Kanban view is a presentation layer on top of Tasks. We migrate the underlying task data; column positions and board layouts are derived from task status in most destination systems. |
| Wiki | Mapping required | Orangescrum includes a Wiki with Categories and Sub-Categories. Wiki pages contain rich text content and can be linked to Projects. We migrate pages as text blobs with metadata, preserving category hierarchy. |
| Bug and Defect Records | Mapping required | Bug records are a task subtype with severity, reproduction steps, and status fields. We map them to the destination's issue or task object and preserve severity as a custom field or tag. |
Gotchas
What to watch for in Orangescrum migrations
Issues we've hit on past Orangescrum migrations, tagged by severity. FlitStack AI handles every one — surfacing them up front because buyer engineering teams want to know.
Open-source edition omits key paid features
SaaS stability issues documented in 2024
Enterprise API requires explicit access approval
Invoices do not preserve rendered PDF files
Self-hosted and SaaS editions have divergent feature sets
| Severity | Issue |
|---|---|
| High | Open-source edition omits key paid features |
| High | SaaS stability issues documented in 2024 |
| Medium | Enterprise API requires explicit access approval |
| Medium | Invoices do not preserve rendered PDF files |
| Low | Self-hosted and SaaS editions have divergent feature sets |
Leaving Orangescrum?
Where Orangescrum customers move next
5 destinations Orangescrum can migrate to.
How a Orangescrum migration works
Four steps, Orangescrum-specific
Connect
Scoped permissions with request-based access into Orangescrum. Scopes limited to read-only on the data we move.
Map
We translate Orangescrum-specific structures (custom fields, objects, value lists) to the destination's model.
Sample
Test with a 50–200 record subset to validate Orangescrum quirks before production.
Migrate
Full migration with Orangescrum rate-limit handling. Rollback available throughout.
FAQ
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