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Free alternatives to Microsoft Project

Microsoft Project has no free plan. 55 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory are free or have a free plan.

Microsoft Project is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024). 3 of them have no paid plan at all; the rest pair a free plan with paid ones.

55 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

The 12 closest to Microsoft Project

  1. ProjectLibre

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

    What is free: ProjectLibre Desktop: a free, open-source app for a single user managing individual project files on Windows, macOS or Linux, with no subscription.

    • ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • ProjectLibre has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ProjectLibre lists a web app.
    • Only ProjectLibre lists macOS and Linux apps.
    ProjectLibre vs Microsoft ProjectProjectLibre pricing and details

  2. GanttProject

    Free, open-source desktop Gantt chart app for Windows, macOS and Linux

    What is free: The desktop app is free and open source under GPL3 with every feature; the vendor says unmodified binaries may be used for any purpose, including commercial use, without paying.

    • GanttProject starts at €1 per active team member / month for the optional Cloud service; desktop app is free. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • GanttProject has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GanttProject lists macOS and Linux apps.
    • GanttProject is open source, according to its own site.
    GanttProject vs Microsoft ProjectGanttProject pricing and details

  3. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    What is free: Community edition: free and open source, installed on your own servers, with no user minimum and community support only. It is not offered as a hosted cloud plan.

    • OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • OpenProject has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only OpenProject lists a web app.
    • Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
    OpenProject vs Microsoft ProjectOpenProject pricing and details

  4. TeamGantt

    Web-based Gantt chart scheduling priced by project, not seat

    What is free: Personal plan: free forever with 1 user, 1 project and 40 tasks, plus basic Gantt chart features including dependencies and drag-and-drop scheduling.

    • TeamGantt starts at $59 per month, or $589 billed yearly (flat rate, 5 projects). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • TeamGantt has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only TeamGantt lists a web app.
    • Only TeamGantt lists iOS and Android apps.
    TeamGantt vs Microsoft ProjectTeamGantt pricing and details

  5. Plaky

    Board-based project management with unlimited free users

    What is free: Unlimited users, spaces, boards and items, with 6 fields per board, a 7-day activity log, 10 MB per file and dashboards that draw on 1 board each.

    • Plaky starts at $3.99 per seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Plaky has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plaky lists a web app.
    • Only Plaky lists iOS and Android apps.
    Plaky pricing and details

  6. Instagantt

    Web-based Gantt charts, standalone or synced with Asana

    What is free: Free plan in the Instagantt for Asana version only: 1 user and up to 3 Asana projects, with Gantt charts, dependencies, milestones, public snapshot links and CSV export.

    • Instagantt starts at $10 per month, billed yearly as $120 (Individual, 1 user). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Instagantt has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Instagantt lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    Instagantt pricing and details

  7. GoodDay

    Work management platform with 20+ views and a free plan

    What is free: Up to 15 members, unlimited projects and tasks, 1 GB of storage, dashboards, custom workflows, custom views, 100+ templates, and mobile and desktop apps.

    • GoodDay starts at $4 per user / month, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • GoodDay has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GoodDay lists a web app.
    • Only GoodDay lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    GoodDay pricing and details

  8. Kanbanchi

    Kanban boards and Gantt charts for Google Workspace and Microsoft 365

    What is free: Free plan once the trial ends: every feature stays available, but each board is limited to 36 cards and becomes read-only when it goes over.

    • Kanbanchi starts at $3.97 per seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Kanbanchi has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Kanbanchi lists a web app.
    • Only Kanbanchi lists an Android app.
    Kanbanchi pricing and details

  9. HacknPlan

    Project management for game developers with a linked design doc

    What is free: Personal plan: unlimited projects and users per project, kanban boards, time logs, the Game Design Model and Discord integration, with 500 MB of storage, 5 MB per file and 1 board filter.

    • HacknPlan starts at €5.8 per month for one user, paid yearly (€70). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • HacknPlan has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only HacknPlan lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    HacknPlan pricing and details

  10. Worksection

    Team project management with Gantt, time tracking and chat

    What is free: Up to 5 users, 2 projects and 1 GB of storage, with task lists, kanban boards, calendar view and chat. No Gantt chart, reports, time tracking or dark theme.

    • Worksection starts at $3.75 per seat / month, billed annually. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Worksection has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Worksection lists a web app.
    • Only Worksection lists iOS and Android apps.
    Worksection pricing and details

  11. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    What is free: Free Forever plan: unlimited tasks and members, 60MB of storage, 5 spaces, 1 form and 3 whiteboards, with trial-only access to advanced features.

    • ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • ClickUp has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only ClickUp lists a web app.
    • Only ClickUp lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    ClickUp pricing and details

  12. Asana

    Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows

    What is free: Personal plan for up to 2 users: unlimited tasks and projects, list, board and calendar views, unlimited storage with a 100MB per-file cap, and 100+ integrations.

    • Asana starts at $10.99 per user / month, billed annually ($13.49 billed monthly). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Asana has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Asana lists a web app.
    • Only Asana lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    Asana pricing and details

43 more that are free or have a free plan

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Common questions

Is there a free alternative to Microsoft Project?

Yes. ProjectLibre, GanttProject, OpenProject, TeamGantt, Plaky, Instagantt, GoodDay, Kanbanchi and 47 more are free or have a free plan.

Does Microsoft Project have a free plan?

Microsoft Project has no free plan. Microsoft Project is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices and plans without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

This page is built from the listings. A tool is here because its listing says so, and the order is how close each is to Microsoft Project: the alternatives its listing names first, then the tools that share the most features with it.