Alternatives · Project Management
ProjectLibre alternatives
ProjectLibre compared with 7 alternatives: Microsoft Project, GanttProject, OpenProject, ProjectManager, Smartsheet and 2 more.
ProjectLibre has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. 2 of the 7 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
7 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectLibreThis tool | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
| Microsoft Project | Free trial · from $30.00/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| GanttProject | Free plan · from €1/mo | Yes | macOS, Windows, Linux |
| OpenProject | Free plan · from $7.25/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ProjectManager | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Smartsheet | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Merlin Project | Free trial · from $6.99/mo | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
| OmniPlan | Free trial · from $199.99 one-time | Trial only | macOS, iOS |
How each one differs from ProjectLibre
- 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). ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- 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.
- Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines
- Free plan · from €1/mo
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. ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only ProjectLibre lists a web app.
- ProjectLibre also covers reports.
Suits: Small and medium businesses that want Gantt charts at no cost
- Free plan · from $7.25/mo
OpenProject
Open-source project management for classic and agile teams
- OpenProject starts at $7.25 per user / month, billed yearly (5-user minimum). ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only OpenProject lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- OpenProject is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- OpenProject also covers wiki, kanban boards, issue tracking and time tracking.
Suits: Organizations that want to self-host an open-source project tool
- Free trial · from $15/mo
ProjectManager
Gantt-based project and portfolio management with resource planning
- ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually. ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- ProjectLibre has a free plan. ProjectManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ProjectManager lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that plan with Gantt charts, dependencies and critical path
- Free trial · from $9/mo
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams
- Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly). ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- ProjectLibre has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Smartsheet lists iOS and Android apps.
- Only ProjectLibre lists a Linux app.
- ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets
- Free trial · from $6.99/mo
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. ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- ProjectLibre has a free plan. Merlin Project does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Merlin Project lists an iOS app.
- Only ProjectLibre lists a web app.
- Only ProjectLibre lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Project managers on Mac who want Gantt scheduling with baselines and earned value
- Free trial · from $199.99 one-time
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. ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually.
- ProjectLibre has a free plan. OmniPlan does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only OmniPlan lists an iOS app.
- Only ProjectLibre lists a web app.
- Only ProjectLibre lists Windows and Linux apps.
Suits: Project managers on Apple devices who prefer to buy a license once
Limits worth knowing in ProjectLibre
- The free Desktop app is for one user and individual projects; collaboration, portfolios, resource leveling, risk analysis and AI are in the paid Cloud.
- ProjectLibre Core is priced only with annual billing; the pricing section shows no month-to-month rate.
- A second, higher cloud tier is marked Coming Soon, and Core lists enterprise resource and portfolio management with an asterisk the page does not explain.
- The Cloud trial lasts 7 days and covers up to 15 users.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ProjectLibre?
The alternatives to ProjectLibre in this directory are Microsoft Project, GanttProject, OpenProject, ProjectManager, Smartsheet, Merlin Project and OmniPlan. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ProjectLibre.
Is there a free alternative to ProjectLibre?
Yes. GanttProject and OpenProject have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ProjectLibre alternatives work on Android?
The ProjectLibre listing does not include an Android app. OpenProject, ProjectManager and Smartsheet list one.
Which ProjectLibre alternatives work on iOS?
The ProjectLibre listing does not include an iOS app. OpenProject, ProjectManager, Smartsheet, Merlin Project and OmniPlan list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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