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Microsoft Project alternatives with a Linux app

The Microsoft Project listing does not include a Linux app. 9 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory list a Linux 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). 7 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

How each one differs from Microsoft Project

  1. ProjectLibre

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

    • 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.
  2. GanttProject

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

    • 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.
  3. GoodDay

    Work management platform with 20+ views and a free plan

    • 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.
  4. ClickUp

    Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards

    • 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.
  5. Paymo

    Project management with time tracking and client invoicing

    • Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Paymo has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Paymo lists a web app.
    • Only Paymo lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
  6. Zenkit

    Project management with switchable Kanban, Gantt and mind map views

    • Zenkit starts at $8 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).
    • Only Zenkit lists a web app.
    • Only Zenkit lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  7. Infinity

    Customizable work management with flat-rate plans for big teams

    • Infinity starts at $6 per user / month, billed yearly. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Only Infinity lists a web app.
    • Only Infinity lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
    • Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
  8. Plane

    Open-source project management with cycles, wiki and AI agents

    • Plane starts at $6 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).
    • Plane has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Plane lists a web app.
    • Only Plane lists macOS, Linux, iOS and Android apps.
  9. Huly

    Open-source project management with chat, docs and video calls

    • Huly starts at $19.99 / month flat, unlimited users. Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Huly has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Huly lists a web app.
    • Only Huly lists macOS and Linux apps.

Common questions

Which Microsoft Project alternatives have a Linux app?

ProjectLibre, GanttProject, GoodDay, ClickUp, Paymo, Zenkit, Infinity, Plane and 1 more list a Linux app.

Does Microsoft Project have a Linux app?

The Microsoft Project listing does not include a Linux app. It lists Windows.

Which of these project management tools are free?

ProjectLibre, GanttProject, GoodDay, ClickUp, Paymo, Plane and Huly are free or have a free plan.

When was this checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 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.