ZenTao

ZenTao is an open-source, self-hosted project management application designed specifically for software development teams. It provides a centralized platform that integrates product management, project execution, quality assurance, and documentation into a single system. The software is deployed as a web application on a server, allowing teams to coordinate tasks and track progress through a browser while maintaining full control over their own data and infrastructure.

The application supports multiple management methodologies to accommodate different project needs and organizational structures. It includes built-in workflows for Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban, enabling teams to choose between rapid iterations, strict process control, or visual value flow. By separating the roles of product owners, developers, and testers, the system organizes work into stories, tasks, and bugs to maintain clear functional boundaries and accountability during the development lifecycle.

Key features

• Support for Scrum, Waterfall, and Kanban management methodologies
• Integrated bug tracking and quality assurance modules
• Product and project management coordination
• Documentation and asset management
• Data visualization and project measurement tools
• DevOps integration and automated testing support
• Organization and office management modules
• Tracking of stories and tasks for team interaction

Built using PHP, ZenTao is designed for organizations in sectors such as finance, telecoms, and manufacturing. The architecture emphasizes the distinction between the product, the project, and the QA process to ensure that different stakeholders can collaborate without overlapping responsibilities. This structure allows product owners to define requirements, developers to execute tasks, and testers to verify quality within a unified environment. It includes tools for monitoring time, cost, and quality across the entire software development lifecycle to increase transparency and efficiency.

ZenTao is licensed under AGPL and ZPL, positioning it as a comprehensive suite for teams requiring a self-hosted project management environment that covers the full spectrum of software production.