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Microsoft Project alternatives with an iPhone and iPad app

The Microsoft Project listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. 56 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory list an iPhone and iPad app.

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). 38 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Microsoft Project

  1. Microsoft Planner

    Task and project planning app built into Microsoft 365

    • Microsoft Planner starts at $5.40 per user / month, paid yearly (Microsoft 365 Business Basic, no Teams). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Microsoft Planner lists a web app.
    • Only Microsoft Planner lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
  2. Smartsheet

    Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams

    • Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Smartsheet lists a web app.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  3. 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. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only OmniPlan lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft Project also covers templates and tasks.
  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. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Merlin Project lists macOS and iOS apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
    • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  5. GanttPRO

    Online Gantt chart maker for planning and tracking projects

    • GanttPRO starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($7 from 20 users). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only GanttPRO lists a web app.
    • Only GanttPRO lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
  6. OpenProject

    Open-source project management for classic and agile teams

    • 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.
  7. ProjectManager

    Gantt-based project and portfolio management with resource planning

    • ProjectManager starts at $15 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).
    • Only ProjectManager lists a web app.
    • Only ProjectManager lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
  8. TeamGantt

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

    • TeamGantt starts at $59 per month, or $590 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.
  9. Plaky

    Board-based project management with unlimited free users

    • 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.
  10. ProofHub

    Flat-price project management and team collaboration tool

    • ProofHub starts at $45 per month, billed annually (flat price, unlimited users). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only ProofHub lists a web app.
    • Only ProofHub lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
  11. Productive

    Projects, resourcing and finances for agencies and consultancies

    • Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Productive lists a web app.
    • Only Productive lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  12. Scoro

    Modular professional services automation for service firms

    • Scoro starts at $17 per user / month, billed annually (5-user minimum). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Scoro lists a web app.
    • Only Scoro lists iOS and Android apps.
    • Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.

Common questions

Which Microsoft Project alternatives have an iPhone and iPad app?

Microsoft Planner, Smartsheet, OmniPlan, Merlin Project, GanttPRO, OpenProject, ProjectManager, TeamGantt and 48 more list an iPhone and iPad app.

Does Microsoft Project have an iPhone and iPad app?

The Microsoft Project listing does not include an iPhone and iPad app. It lists Windows.

Which of these project management tools are free?

OpenProject, TeamGantt, Plaky, GoodDay, Worksection, ClickUp, Asana, monday.com and 30 more are free or have a free plan.

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.