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GanttProject alternatives
GanttProject compared with 6 alternatives: ProjectLibre, Microsoft Project, OpenProject, OmniPlan, Merlin Project and 1 more.
GanttProject has a free plan. Paid plans start at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free. 3 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| GanttProjectThis tool | Free plan · from €1/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| ProjectLibre | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Microsoft Project | Free trial · from $30.00/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| OpenProject | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| OmniPlan | Free trial · from $199.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Merlin Project | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| Tom's Planner | Free plan · from $9.95/mo | Yes | Web |
How each one differs from GanttProject
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
ProjectLibre
Microsoft Project-compatible scheduling: free desktop app, paid cloud
- ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free.
- Only ProjectLibre lists a web app.
- ProjectLibre also covers reports.
Suits: Teams moving schedules off Microsoft Project or Project Online
- Free trial · from $30.00/mo
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). GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free.
- GanttProject has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GanttProject lists macOS and Linux apps.
- Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- GanttProject is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
OpenProject
Open-source project management for classic and agile teams
- OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free.
- Only OpenProject lists a web app.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only GanttProject lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- OpenProject is self-hostable, according to its own site.
Suits: Organizations that want to self-host an open-source project tool
- Free trial · from $199.99 one-time
OmniPlan
Gantt-chart project scheduling for Mac, iPad and iPhone
- OmniPlan starts at $199.99 one-time for a v4 Standard license, or $199.99 per year by subscription. GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free.
- GanttProject has a free plan. OmniPlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniPlan lists an iOS app.
- Only GanttProject lists Windows and Linux apps.
- OmniPlan can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Project managers on Apple devices who prefer to buy a license once
- Free trial · from $6.99/mo
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. GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free.
- GanttProject has a free plan. Merlin Project does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Merlin Project lists an iOS app.
- Only GanttProject lists Windows and Linux apps.
- GanttProject is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Project managers on Mac who want Gantt scheduling with baselines and earned value
- Free plan · from $9.95/mo
Tom's Planner
Browser-based Gantt chart maker with drag-and-drop time blocks
- Tom's Planner starts at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter). GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free.
- Only Tom's Planner lists a web app.
- Only GanttProject lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- GanttProject is open source, according to its own site.
- Tom's Planner also covers templates.
Suits: People who have outgrown spreadsheets but do not want full project software
Limits worth knowing in GanttProject
- Desktop only: the vendor lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps and no web or mobile version.
- Sharing a project with a team needs WebDAV or GanttProject Cloud, which is billed in euros from prepaid credits with a EUR 10 minimum top-up.
- The vendor says it is not designed to replicate every high-end enterprise feature of Microsoft Project.
- The current stable release, 3.3, came out in January 2024 and was last updated in January 2025; version 3.4 is in beta.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to GanttProject?
The alternatives to GanttProject in this directory are ProjectLibre, Microsoft Project, OpenProject, OmniPlan, Merlin Project and Tom's Planner. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with GanttProject.
Is there a free alternative to GanttProject?
Yes. ProjectLibre, OpenProject and Tom's Planner have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which GanttProject alternatives work on Android?
The GanttProject listing does not include an Android app. OpenProject lists one.
Which GanttProject alternatives work on iOS?
The GanttProject listing does not include an iOS app. OpenProject, OmniPlan and Merlin Project list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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