Asta Powerproject alternatives

Price against what you get

How each one differs from Asta Powerproject

1. 

   Microsoft Project

   Desktop project scheduling for Windows with Gantt charts

   • Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
   • Microsoft Project lists no iOS and Android apps, which Asta Powerproject has.
   • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
   • Microsoft Project also covers templates and tasks.
   • Microsoft Project does not cover dashboards, which Asta Powerproject does.

   Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines

   Microsoft Project vs Asta PowerprojectMicrosoft Project pricing and details
2. 

   GanttPRO

   Online Gantt chart maker for planning and tracking projects

   • GanttPRO starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($7 from 20 users).
   • GanttPRO also lists a web app.
   • GanttPRO lists no Windows app, which Asta Powerproject has.
   • GanttPRO also covers tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.
   • GanttPRO does not cover reports and dashboards, which Asta Powerproject does.

   Suits: Project managers who plan with dependencies, baselines and a critical path

   GanttPRO vs Asta PowerprojectGanttPRO pricing and details
3. 

   Planview

   Enterprise portfolio management and connected work platform

   • Planview also lists a web app.
   • Planview lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which Asta Powerproject has.
   • Planview does not cover Gantt & timelines, which Asta Powerproject does.

   Suits: Large organizations running portfolio management across many programs

   Planview vs Asta PowerprojectPlanview pricing and details
4. 

   Merlin Project

   Offline Mac and iPad project planner with Gantt, Kanban and mind maps

   • Merlin Project starts at $6.99 per user / month for the Express edition; full Mac app $22.99, iPad $9.99.
   • Merlin Project also lists a macOS app.
   • Merlin Project lists no Windows and Android apps, which Asta Powerproject has.
   • Merlin Project also covers kanban boards and mind mapping.
   • Merlin Project does not cover reports and dashboards, which Asta Powerproject does.

   Suits: Project managers on Mac who want Gantt scheduling with baselines and earned value

   Merlin Project vs Asta PowerprojectMerlin Project pricing and details
5. 

   ProjectLibre

   Microsoft Project-compatible scheduling: free desktop app, paid cloud

   • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
   • ProjectLibre has a free plan, which Asta Powerproject lacks.
   • ProjectLibre also lists a web app and macOS and Linux apps.
   • ProjectLibre lists no iOS and Android apps, which Asta Powerproject has.
   • ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.

   Suits: Teams moving schedules off Microsoft Project or Project Online

   ProjectLibre vs Asta PowerprojectProjectLibre pricing and details
6. 

   Raken

   Field reporting and time tracking app for construction crews

   • Raken starts at $23 per user / month, billed annually, minimum 3 users.
   • Raken also lists a web app.
   • Raken lists no Windows app, which Asta Powerproject has.
   • Raken also covers tasks, time tracking and time clock.
   • Raken does not cover Gantt & timelines, which Asta Powerproject does.

   Suits: Subcontractors and general contractors collecting daily field data

   Raken vs Asta PowerprojectRaken pricing and details
7. 

   SmartPM

   Schedule analytics and controls for construction projects

   • SmartPM starts at $12K per year for up to 50 projects.
   • SmartPM also lists a web app.
   • SmartPM lists no Windows, iOS and Android apps, which Asta Powerproject has.

   Suits: Contractors and construction managers checking CPM schedules

   SmartPM vs Asta PowerprojectSmartPM pricing and details

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