OKR Software
Open source OKR software for growing teams
Set goals, track progress with structured check-ins, and connect objectives to the projects that deliver them. Operately is open source, self-hostable, and built for teams that prefer transparency over black-box SaaS.
How Operately handles OKRs
Goals with measurable targets
Define objectives with clear success criteria. Set targets as percentages, numbers, or milestones. Track progress over time without spreadsheet gymnastics.
Structured check-ins
Regular progress updates with a consistent format. No more chasing people for status. Check-ins make progress visible to the whole team automatically.
Projects tied to goals
Connect projects directly to the goals they serve. See which goals have active work behind them and which are just words on a page.
Company-wide visibility
See all goals across the organization in one place. Understand how team objectives connect to company-level priorities without building custom dashboards.
Not into following OKRs strictly? That's fine.
Operately supports OKRs but does not force a specific framework. You can structure goals as OKRs, simple targets, milestones, or whatever fits your team. The focus is on structured execution and visible progress, not ideological compliance. Read our approach to structuring work →
How Operately compares to other OKR tools
| Operately | Perdoo | Weekdone | Quantive | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Open source | Yes | No | No | No |
| Self-hosted option | Yes | No | No | No |
| Pricing | Flat rate | Per user | Per user | Per user |
| Project management | Built-in | No | No | Limited |
| CLI and API | Yes | API only | No | API only |
| AI agent integration | Native | No | No | Limited |
| Check-in workflows | Built-in | Built-in | Weekly pulse | Built-in |
| Strategy mapping | Goal hierarchy | Yes | Basic | Yes |
Ready to try a different approach to OKRs?
Start free — no credit card neededWho Operately is for
Operately works best for teams of 5 to 100 who run on goals and want their goal-setting connected to actual project execution. It is especially good for:
- Small operations teams that need to coordinate work across 10-30 people without enterprise tool complexity
- Mission-driven organizations like nonprofits, educational institutions, and social enterprises that need structured execution on a budget
- Compliance-conscious teams in regulated industries that value transparency, self-hosting, and data control
- Tech companies and startups that want CLI and API access, open source, and no per-seat pricing growth tax
- Service and consulting firms that need lightweight goal tracking without the overhead of project management suites
What are OKRs?
OKRs (Objectives and Key Results) are a goal-setting framework used by teams to define what they want to achieve and measure whether they are getting there. An Objective is a clear, qualitative goal. Key Results are the measurable outcomes that tell you whether the objective is being met.
OKR software helps teams set, track, and review these goals in a structured way. The best OKR tools connect goals to the actual work being done, so progress is visible without manual reporting. Operately does this by linking goals directly to projects and tracking progress through regular check-ins.
Try Operately for OKRs
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