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Lucen Timeline alternatives
Lucen Timeline compared with 5 alternatives: Microsoft PowerPoint, Visme, TeamGantt, GanttPRO and Microsoft Project.
Lucen Timeline has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9 per user / month, billed annually. 3 of the 5 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
5 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 18, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucen TimelineThis tool | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, Windows |
| Microsoft PowerPoint | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Visme | Free plan · from $12.25/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS |
| TeamGantt | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| GanttPRO | Free trial · from $8/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Project | Free trial · from $30.00/mo | Trial only | Windows |
Price against what you get
Lucen Timeline starts at $9 a month for each person and scores 2.0 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 1 of the 2 alternatives on this chart scores higher and starts lower: Microsoft PowerPoint.
Visme scores higher without starting lower.
Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged
What paid plans start at, a month (each step along is roughly double) →
- The best score at each price
- Has a free plan
- No free plan
How each one differs from Lucen Timeline
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Microsoft PowerPoint
Slide presentation app sold with Microsoft 365, free in the browser
- Microsoft PowerPoint starts at $9.99 / month, or $99.99 / year (Microsoft 365 Personal). Lucen Timeline starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Microsoft PowerPoint lists macOS, iOS and Android apps.
- Lucen Timeline also covers Gantt & timelines.
Suits: People who need a full desktop presentation app on Windows or Mac
- Free plan · from $12.25/mo
Visme
Template-based design tool for presentations and infographics
- Visme starts at $12.25 per person / month, billed yearly ($147). Lucen Timeline starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Visme lists macOS and iOS apps.
- Visme also covers whiteboard, documents and forms.
- Lucen Timeline also covers Gantt & timelines.
Suits: Marketing and sales teams making branded decks, reports and infographics in one tool
- Free plan · from $59/mo
TeamGantt
Web-based Gantt chart scheduling priced by project, not seat
- TeamGantt starts at $59 per month, or $589 billed yearly (flat rate, 5 projects). Lucen Timeline starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only TeamGantt lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Lucen Timeline lists a Windows app.
- TeamGantt also covers tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.
- Lucen Timeline also covers templates and presentations.
Suits: Teams that plan around a schedule and want the Gantt chart first
- Free trial · from $8/mo
GanttPRO
Online Gantt chart maker for planning and tracking projects
- GanttPRO starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($7 from 20 users). Lucen Timeline starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
- Lucen Timeline has a free plan. GanttPRO does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only GanttPRO lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only Lucen Timeline lists a Windows app.
- GanttPRO also covers tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.
Suits: Project managers who plan with dependencies, baselines and a critical path
- 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). Lucen Timeline starts at $9 per user / month, billed annually.
- Lucen Timeline has a free plan. Microsoft Project does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Lucen Timeline lists a web app.
- Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
- Microsoft Project also covers tasks and reports.
Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines
Limits worth knowing in Lucen Timeline
- The add-in needs Windows and PowerPoint. Timeline Online, for Mac and browser users, is a separate license at less than $13 a month billed annually.
- The free version stops at 10 milestones and tasks per slide, and its license has to be renewed each year.
- Microsoft Project, Jira, Smartsheet and Wrike import and planned vs. actual tracking need the Expert plan.
- Licenses are per user and sold only as yearly subscriptions, with a 30-day money-back guarantee.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Lucen Timeline?
The alternatives to Lucen Timeline in this directory are Microsoft PowerPoint, Visme, TeamGantt, GanttPRO and Microsoft Project. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Lucen Timeline.
Is there a free alternative to Lucen Timeline?
Yes. Microsoft PowerPoint, Visme and TeamGantt have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Lucen Timeline alternatives work on macOS?
The Lucen Timeline listing does not include a macOS app. Microsoft PowerPoint and Visme list one.
Which Lucen Timeline alternatives work on Android?
The Lucen Timeline listing does not include an Android app. Microsoft PowerPoint, TeamGantt and GanttPRO list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 18, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.