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GanttProject alternatives: 4 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 29, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave GanttProject: no real-time collaboration on the same plan, and lacks enterprise features like portfolio management or earned value. We ranked 4 alternatives by how directly each one replaces GanttProject, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. ProjectLibre currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1ProjectLibre logoProjectLibreFree plan + paidYesWeb, Windows, macOS +15 of 566.5
2OpenProject logoOpenProjectOpen sourceYesWeb, Self-hosted4 of 464.8
3TeamGantt logoTeamGanttFree plan + paidNoWeb4 of 461.8
4GanttPRO logoGanttPROPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.4
  1. ProjectLibre logo

    1. ProjectLibreTop pick

    Best for: Project managers moving off Microsoft Project who want critical-path scheduling without the license cost

    Free plan + paidOpen sourceWeb, Windows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from GanttProject

    Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

    Pros

    • Opens Microsoft Project .mpp files without rebuilding plans
    • Full CPM scheduling: critical path, baselines, earned value
    • Free desktop app runs on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Cloud edition adds resource leveling and Monte Carlo risk analysis

    Cons

    • Desktop app is single-user, with no built-in collaboration
    • Collaboration and AI features need the paid cloud subscription
    • Interface is dense and assumes formal project-management knowledge
    Visit ProjectLibre Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.3100
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.1585
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is ProjectLibre a good GanttProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    5 of 5 verified
    Starting price
    $9.99 per user/month (billed annually)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026projectlibre.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft Project import
    .MPP and .XER files
    Checked Oct 29, 2026projectlibre.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free desktop app
    Yes
    Checked Oct 29, 2026projectlibre.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Risk analysis
    Monte Carlo
    Checked Oct 29, 2026projectlibre.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Languages
    54
    Checked Oct 29, 2026projectlibre.com(opens source in a new tab)
  2. OpenProject logo

    2. OpenProject

    Best for: Organisations that need full-featured project management they can self-host

    Open sourceSelf-hostableWeb, Self-hosted

    64.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from GanttProject

    Open-source web app that can be self-hosted, so a whole team can edit plans together.

    Pros

    • Free, open-source Community edition
    • Gantt, agile boards and time tracking in one tool
    • On-premises or EU-hosted cloud options

    Cons

    • Interface feels dated next to modern SaaS tools
    • Some advanced features need an Enterprise plan
    • Setup of types, workflows and roles takes effort
    Visit OpenProject Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.387
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is OpenProject a good GanttProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 25, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free edition
    Community edition
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Self-hosting
    DEB/RPM packages or Docker
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
    Hosting options
    On-premises or cloud
    Checked Oct 29, 2026openproject.org(opens source in a new tab)
  3. TeamGantt logo

    3. TeamGantt

    Best for: Small teams and construction pros who need simple, shareable Gantt schedules

    Free plan + paidWeb

    61.8

    score / 100

    Why switch from GanttProject

    Hosted Gantt charts with sharing and comments, for teams that outgrow a single desktop file.

    Pros

    • Very easy drag-and-drop Gantt scheduling
    • Critical path and dependencies included
    • Flat monthly pricing instead of per seat

    Cons

    • Plans are capped by number of projects
    • Weak for agile or backlog-driven work
    • Free plan is limited to one user and one project
    Visit TeamGantt Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.377
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is TeamGantt a good GanttProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Free plan
    1 user, 1 project
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamgantt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamgantt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Starting price
    $59/month flat (Base)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamgantt.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Integrations
    Basecamp, Slack, Trello, Zapier
    Checked Oct 29, 2026teamgantt.com(opens source in a new tab)
  4. GanttPRO logo

    4. GanttPRO

    Best for: Project managers who plan in Gantt charts and want a lighter tool than MS Project

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    59.4

    score / 100

    Why switch from GanttProject

    Browser-based Gantt planning with team workload views and templates.

    Pros

    • Strong Gantt features with baselines and critical path
    • Workload and cost tracking built in
    • Many ready-made project templates

    Cons

    • No free plan for team use
    • Less suited to agile backlog work
    • Collaboration features are basic
    Visit GanttPRO Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.369
    Reviews ×0.363
    Clicks (90 days) ×0.150
    Freshness ×0.15100
    Votes ×0.150

    0 counted reviews, 0 up and 0 down votes. Full formula

    Is GanttPRO a good GanttProject alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Starting price
    $7 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ganttpro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    14 days, no card required
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ganttpro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Browser on Windows, Mac, Linux; iOS and Android apps
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ganttpro.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Pro plan
    $10 per user/month billed annually
    Checked Oct 29, 2026ganttpro.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best GanttProject alternative for…

The highest-ranked app in this list for each need.

ProjectLibre logo

Best GanttProject alternative for most people

ProjectLibre

Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

OpenProject logo

Best GanttProject alternative for a free option

OpenProject

Open-source web app that can be self-hosted, so a whole team can edit plans together.

TeamGantt logo

Best GanttProject alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TeamGantt

Hosted Gantt charts with sharing and comments, for teams that outgrow a single desktop file.

ProjectLibre logo

Best GanttProject alternative for open source

ProjectLibre

Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

OpenProject logo

Best GanttProject alternative for self-hosting

OpenProject

Open-source web app that can be self-hosted, so a whole team can edit plans together.

ProjectLibre logo

Best GanttProject alternative for Mac

ProjectLibre

Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

ProjectLibre logo

Best GanttProject alternative for Windows

ProjectLibre

Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

ProjectLibre logo

Best GanttProject alternative for Linux

ProjectLibre

Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

GanttPRO logo

Best GanttProject alternative for iPhone and Android

GanttPRO

Browser-based Gantt planning with team workload views and templates.

ProjectLibre logo

Best GanttProject alternative for working in the browser

ProjectLibre

Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition.

GanttProject alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to GanttProject?

ProjectLibre ranks first right now. Also free on the desktop and opens MPP files, with more advanced scheduling and an optional cloud edition. OpenProject and TeamGantt follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to GanttProject?

Yes. ProjectLibre (free plan + paid), OpenProject (open source) and TeamGantt (free plan + paid) have a free option. Check each app's verified facts for current plan limits.

Is there an open-source alternative to GanttProject?

Yes: ProjectLibre and OpenProject. OpenProject can also be self-hosted.

Which GanttProject alternatives work on Linux?

ProjectLibre runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from GanttProject?

The complaints we hear most: no real-time collaboration on the same plan; lacks enterprise features like portfolio management or earned value; no web or mobile version.

How is this list ranked?

Every app is scored with the same published formula: how directly it replaces GanttProject, reviews (weighted by verification), visits from AppBreakup, how recently its facts were checked against its own website, and reader votes.