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ProjectManager alternatives
ProjectManager compared with 6 alternatives: Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, monday.com, Wrike, TeamGantt and 1 more.
ProjectManager is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $15 per user / month, billed annually. 4 of the 6 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 2 more offer a free trial.
6 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProjectManagerThis tool | Free trial · from $15/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Microsoft Project | Free trial · from $30.00/mo | Trial only | Windows |
| Smartsheet | Free trial · from $9/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| monday.com | Free plan · from $9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Wrike | Free plan · from $10/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| TeamGantt | Free plan · from $59/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| ProjectLibre | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux |
How each one differs from ProjectManager
- 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). ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Microsoft Project lists a Windows app.
- Only ProjectManager lists a web app.
- Only ProjectManager lists iOS and Android apps.
- Microsoft Project can be bought with a one-time purchase.
Suits: Project managers who build detailed schedules with dependencies and baselines
- 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). ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- Only Smartsheet lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Smartsheet also covers calendar.
- ProjectManager also covers time tracking and reports.
Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets
- Free plan · from $9/mo
monday.com
Board-based work management with automations and dashboards
- monday.com starts at $9 per seat / month, billed annually (3-seat minimum). ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- monday.com has a free plan. ProjectManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only monday.com lists macOS and Windows apps.
- ProjectManager also covers reports.
Suits: Teams that want boards, dashboards and automations in one tool
- Free plan · from $10/mo
Wrike
Work management with Gantt charts, request forms and proofing
- Wrike starts at $10 per user / month, billed annually (Team plan, 2 to 15 users). ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- Wrike has a free plan. ProjectManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Wrike lists macOS and Windows apps.
- ProjectManager also covers reports.
Suits: Marketing and creative teams that review and approve assets
- Free plan · from $59/mo
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). ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- TeamGantt has a free plan. ProjectManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- ProjectManager also covers workflow automation and reports.
Suits: Teams that plan around a schedule and want the Gantt chart first
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
ProjectLibre
Microsoft Project-compatible scheduling: free desktop app, paid cloud
- ProjectLibre starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed annually. ProjectManager starts at $15 per user / month, billed annually.
- ProjectLibre has a free plan. ProjectManager does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ProjectLibre lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
- Only ProjectManager lists iOS and Android apps.
- ProjectLibre is open source, according to its own site.
Suits: Teams moving schedules off Microsoft Project or Project Online
Limits worth knowing in ProjectManager
- There is no free plan; when the 30-day trial ends the account and its project data are locked until a paid edition is bought.
- Team is capped at 10 users and 20 projects; resource management, timesheets, budgeting and automation start on Business.
- Slack, Microsoft Teams and two-way Jira and Azure DevOps sync are sold as an Integration Bundle at $5 per user / month.
- SAML single sign-on, custom permissions and audit logs are limited to Enterprise, which is quoted on request.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to ProjectManager?
The alternatives to ProjectManager in this directory are Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, monday.com, Wrike, TeamGantt and ProjectLibre. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with ProjectManager.
Is there a free alternative to ProjectManager?
Yes. monday.com, Wrike, TeamGantt and ProjectLibre have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which ProjectManager alternatives work on Windows?
The ProjectManager listing does not include a Windows app. Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, monday.com, Wrike and ProjectLibre list one.
Which ProjectManager alternatives work on macOS?
The ProjectManager listing does not include a macOS app. Smartsheet, monday.com, Wrike and ProjectLibre list one.
Is there an open-source alternative to ProjectManager?
ProjectLibre is described as open source on its own site.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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