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Rocketlane alternatives

As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Rocketlane alternative is Smartsheet (3.0 GPA).

Rocketlane compared with 5 alternatives: Kantata, Planview, Runn, Smartsheet and Productive.

Rocketlane is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $49 per team member / month, billed annually. None of the alternatives has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
RocketlaneThis toolFree trial · from $49/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
KantataPaidNoWeb
PlanviewPaidNoWeb
RunnFree trial · from $7/moTrial onlyWeb
SmartsheetFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
ProductiveFree trial · from $10/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android

Price against what you get

Rocketlane starts at $49 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. 2 of the 3 alternatives on this chart score higher and start lower: Smartsheet and Productive.

Runn starts lower without scoring higher.

Features, ease of use and platforms, averaged

D1.0C2.0B3.0A4.0Free$1$2$5$10$20$50$100$200$500$1kMore for lessCosts more, scores moreCosts less, scores lessCosts more, scores lessRocketlaneRunnSmartsheetProductive

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
The full chart of project management tools, and the best at every price

How each one differs from Rocketlane

  1. Kantata

    Professional services automation for resourcing, projects and billing

    • Kantata lists no iOS and Android apps, which Rocketlane has.
    • Kantata also covers dashboards.
    • Kantata does not cover templates and workflow automation, which Rocketlane does.

    Suits: Consulting firms, agencies and IT services teams that bill clients for project work

    Kantata vs RocketlaneKantata pricing and details

  2. Planview

    Enterprise portfolio management and connected work platform

    • Planview lists no iOS and Android apps, which Rocketlane has.
    • Planview also covers dashboards.
    • Planview does not cover templates, workflow automation and time tracking, which Rocketlane does.

    Suits: Large organizations running portfolio management across many programs

    Planview vs RocketlanePlanview pricing and details

  3. Runn

    Resource planning and capacity forecasting for project teams

    • Runn starts at $7 per resource seat / month (billing period not shown).
    • Runn lists no iOS and Android apps, which Rocketlane has.
    • Runn also covers dashboards.
    • Runn does not cover templates and workflow automation, which Rocketlane does.

    Suits: Agencies, consultancies and software shops planning people across projects

    Runn vs RocketlaneRunn pricing and details

  4. Smartsheet

    Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams

    • Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
    • Smartsheet also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Smartsheet also covers tasks, calendar, kanban boards and Gantt & timelines.
    • Smartsheet does not cover templates, time tracking and reports, which Rocketlane does.

    Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets

    Smartsheet vs RocketlaneSmartsheet pricing and details

  5. Productive

    Projects, resourcing and finances for agencies and consultancies

    • Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
    • Productive also lists macOS and Windows apps.
    • Productive also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and invoicing.
    • Productive does not cover templates and workflow automation, which Rocketlane does.

    Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by project

    Productive vs RocketlaneProductive pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Rocketlane

  • Standard and Premium both require at least 5 team members.
  • Resource planning and the financial tools need Premium at $69 per team member or higher.
  • Custom automations are capped at 200 runs per user a month on Standard and 500 on Premium.
  • The page's meta description still lists an Essential plan and different prices, but the plan cards show only Standard, Premium and Enterprise.
Rocketlane pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Rocketlane?

The alternatives to Rocketlane in this directory are Kantata, Planview, Runn, Smartsheet and Productive. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Rocketlane.

Is there a free alternative to Rocketlane?

None of the alternatives listed here has a free plan. Runn, Smartsheet and Productive offer a free trial.

Which Rocketlane alternatives work on Windows?

The Rocketlane listing does not include a Windows app. Smartsheet and Productive list one.

Which Rocketlane alternatives work on macOS?

The Rocketlane listing does not include a macOS app. Smartsheet and Productive list one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 6, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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