Alternatives · Project Management
Runn alternatives
As of Nov 12, 2026, the highest-graded Runn alternative is Ganttic (2.6 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free for up to 10 resources, with all features except API access."
Runn compared with 7 alternatives: Float, Resource Guru, Kantata, Meisterplan, Productive and 2 more.
Runn is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $7 per resource seat / month (billing period not shown). 1 of the 7 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 5 more offer a free trial.
Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| RunnThis tool | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Float | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Resource Guru | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Kantata | Paid | No | Web |
| Meisterplan | Free trial · from $700/mo | Trial only | Web |
| Productive | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Ganttic | Free plan · from $250/yr | Yes | Web |
| Rocketlane | Free trial · from $49/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
Price against what you get
Runn starts at $7 a month for each person and scores 2.3 out of 4 on features, ease of use and platforms. None of the 6 alternatives on this chart both scores higher and starts lower.
Float and Productive score higher without starting lower. Resource Guru starts lower without scoring higher.
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 Runn
Float
Resource scheduling and capacity planning for delivery teams
- Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually.
- Float also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Float does not cover dashboards, which Runn does.
Suits: Agencies and services firms scheduling people across client projects
Resource Guru
Resource scheduling for people, rooms and equipment
- Resource Guru starts at $5 per person / month, billed annually.
- Resource Guru also covers Gantt & timelines.
- Resource Guru does not cover dashboards, which Runn does.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies scheduling people across client projects
Kantata
Professional services automation for resourcing, projects and billing
Suits: Consulting firms, agencies and IT services teams that bill clients for project work
Meisterplan
Portfolio and resource capacity planning for PMOs
- Meisterplan starts at $700 per month for 50 resources, billed annually ($840 billed monthly).
- Meisterplan also covers kanban boards.
- Meisterplan does not cover time tracking, which Runn does.
Suits: PMOs that decide which projects to run based on available capacity
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, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Productive also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and invoicing.
- Productive does not cover dashboards, which Runn does.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients by project
Ganttic
Resource scheduling and Gantt planning priced by resource count
- Ganttic starts at $250 per year for up to 20 resources ($25 billed monthly).
- Ganttic has a free plan, which Runn lacks.
- Ganttic also covers Gantt & timelines.
- Ganttic does not cover time tracking, reports and dashboards, which Runn does.
Suits: Agencies, consultancies and construction firms scheduling people and equipment
Rocketlane
Customer onboarding and professional services automation
- Rocketlane starts at $49 per team member / month, billed annually.
- Rocketlane also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Rocketlane also covers templates and workflow automation.
- Rocketlane does not cover dashboards, which Runn does.
Suits: SaaS and services teams running customer onboarding and implementation projects
Limits worth knowing in Runn
- Plans start at 20 resource seats.
- The pricing page shows a monthly and annual toggle but does not say which one the displayed $7 and $11 are; the FAQ only says annual billing costs less.
- Resource requests, workstreams, SSO and unlimited custom fields need the custom-priced Advanced plan.
- Cancelling stops further billing, but the FAQ says partly used monthly or annual subscriptions are not refunded.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Runn?
The alternatives to Runn in this directory are Float, Resource Guru, Kantata, Meisterplan, Productive, Ganttic and Rocketlane. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Runn.
Is there a free alternative to Runn?
Yes. Ganttic has a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Runn alternatives work on Windows?
The Runn listing does not include a Windows app. Productive lists one.
Which Runn alternatives work on macOS?
The Runn listing does not include a macOS app. Productive lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 5, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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