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Microsoft Project alternatives with a Mac app

The Microsoft Project listing does not include a Mac app. 31 of the 75 other project management tools in this directory list a Mac 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). 20 of them are free or have a free plan.

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

The 12 closest to Microsoft Project

  1. 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.
    Smartsheet vs Microsoft ProjectSmartsheet pricing and details

  2. 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.
    ProjectLibre vs Microsoft ProjectProjectLibre pricing and details

  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.
    OmniPlan vs Microsoft ProjectOmniPlan 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. 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.
    Merlin Project vs Microsoft ProjectMerlin Project pricing and details

  5. 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.
    GanttProject vs Microsoft ProjectGanttProject pricing and details

  6. 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.
    Productive pricing and details

  7. 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.
    GoodDay pricing and details

  8. 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.
    ClickUp pricing and details

  9. Asana

    Work management for projects, goals and cross-team workflows

    • 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

  10. monday.com

    Board-based work management with automations and dashboards

    • monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • monday.com has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only monday.com lists a web app.
    • Only monday.com lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    monday.com pricing and details

  11. Trello

    Kanban boards with an inbox, planner and built-in automation

    • Trello starts at $5 per user / month, billed annually ($6 billed monthly). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Trello has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Trello lists a web app.
    • Only Trello lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    Trello pricing and details

  12. Basecamp

    Flat-priced project management with chat, to-dos and files

    • Basecamp starts at $25 per month, flat rate for up to 20 users (Freelancer). Microsoft Project starts at $30.00 per user / month, paid yearly (Plan 3), or $679.99 one-time (Standard 2024).
    • Basecamp has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Basecamp lists a web app.
    • Only Basecamp lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
    Basecamp pricing and details

19 more that list a Mac app

All 31 in one table

Common questions

Which Microsoft Project alternatives have a Mac app?

Smartsheet, ProjectLibre, OmniPlan, Merlin Project, GanttProject, Productive, GoodDay, ClickUp and 23 more list a Mac app.

Does Microsoft Project have a Mac app?

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

Which of these project management tools are free?

ProjectLibre, GanttProject, GoodDay, ClickUp, Asana, monday.com, Trello, Basecamp and 12 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.