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Tom's Planner alternatives

Tom's Planner compared with 5 alternatives: TeamGantt, GanttPRO, Instagantt, Smartsheet and GanttProject.

Tom's Planner has a free plan. Paid plans start at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter). 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 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from

At a glance

ToolPriceFree planRuns on
Tom's PlannerThis toolFree plan · from $9.95/moYesWeb
TeamGanttFree plan · from $59/moYesWeb, iOS, Android
GanttPROFree trial · from $8/moTrial onlyWeb, iOS, Android
InstaganttFree plan · from $10/moYesWeb
SmartsheetFree trial · from $9/moTrial onlyWeb, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
GanttProjectFree plan · from €1/moYesmacOS, Windows, Linux

How each one differs from Tom's Planner

  1. 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). Tom's Planner starts at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter).
    • Only TeamGantt lists iOS and Android apps.
    • TeamGantt also covers tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.
    • Tom's Planner also covers templates.

    Suits: Teams that plan around a schedule and want the Gantt chart first

    TeamGantt vs Tom's PlannerTeamGantt pricing and details

  2. GanttPRO

    Online Gantt chart maker for planning and tracking projects

    • GanttPRO starts at $8 per user / month, billed annually ($7 from 20 users). Tom's Planner starts at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter).
    • Tom's Planner has a free plan. GanttPRO does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only GanttPRO lists iOS and Android apps.
    • GanttPRO also covers tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.
    • Tom's Planner also covers templates.

    Suits: Project managers who plan with dependencies, baselines and a critical path

    GanttPRO vs Tom's PlannerGanttPRO pricing and details

  3. Instagantt

    Web-based Gantt charts, standalone or synced with Asana

    • Instagantt starts at $10 per month, billed yearly as $120 (Individual, 1 user). Tom's Planner starts at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter).
    • Instagantt also covers tasks, kanban boards and time tracking.

    Suits: Asana users who want Gantt charts with two-way sync

    Instagantt vs Tom's PlannerInstagantt 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). Tom's Planner starts at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter).
    • Tom's Planner has a free plan. Smartsheet does not, though it has a free trial.
    • Only Smartsheet lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
    • Smartsheet also covers tasks, calendar, kanban boards and workflow automation.
    • Tom's Planner also covers templates.

    Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets

    Smartsheet vs Tom's PlannerSmartsheet pricing and details

  5. 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. Tom's Planner starts at $9.95 per account / month, billed yearly at $119 (or $39 per quarter).
    • Only GanttProject lists Windows, macOS and Linux apps.
    • Only Tom's Planner lists a web app.
    • GanttProject is open source, according to its own site.
    • Tom's Planner also covers templates.

    Suits: Small and medium businesses that want Gantt charts at no cost

    GanttProject vs Tom's PlannerGanttProject pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in Tom's Planner

  • The free Personal account is limited to 1 schedule of 200 rows and cannot print, export or invite collaborators.
  • Embedding charts, saving schedules locally and JSON export are limited to the Unlimited plan.
  • Paid plans are billed quarterly or yearly; the pricing page shows no month-to-month option.
  • It runs in the browser, and the vendor's site lists no desktop or mobile apps.
Tom's Planner pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to Tom's Planner?

The alternatives to Tom's Planner in this directory are TeamGantt, GanttPRO, Instagantt, Smartsheet and GanttProject. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tom's Planner.

Is there a free alternative to Tom's Planner?

Yes. TeamGantt, Instagantt and GanttProject have a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which Tom's Planner alternatives work on Windows?

The Tom's Planner listing does not include a Windows app. Smartsheet and GanttProject list one.

Which Tom's Planner alternatives work on macOS?

The Tom's Planner listing does not include a macOS app. Smartsheet and GanttProject list one.

Is there an open-source alternative to Tom's Planner?

GanttProject 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 5, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

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