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ProjectLibre alternatives: 5 apps ranked by verified data

Facts checked Oct 30, 2026AppBreakup editorialHow we rank

Common reasons people leave ProjectLibre: desktop app is single-user, with no built-in collaboration, and collaboration and AI features need the paid cloud subscription. We ranked 5 alternatives by how directly each one replaces ProjectLibre, then by reviews, real visits and how recently each app's facts were checked against its own website. GanttProject currently ranks first.

Quick comparison

#AppPricingOpen sourcePlatformsVerified factsScore
1GanttProject logoGanttProjectOpen sourceYesWindows, macOS, Linux4 of 466.5
  1. GanttProject logo

    1. GanttProjectTop pick

    Best for: Individuals and small teams who need a free offline Gantt chart tool that can read MS Project files

    Open sourceWindows, macOS, Linux

    66.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ProjectLibre

    Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL.

    Pros

    • Free and open source, with no account or subscription
    • Runs offline on Windows, macOS and Linux
    • Reads Microsoft Project MPX, MPP and XML files
    • Gantt, resource load and PERT views in one app

    Cons

    • No real-time collaboration on the same plan
    • Lacks enterprise features like portfolio management or earned value
    • No web or mobile version
    Visit GanttProject 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 GanttProject a good ProjectLibre alternative?

    Verified facts

    4 of 4 verified
    Price
    Free
    Checked Oct 30, 2026ganttproject.biz(opens source in a new tab)
    Platforms
    Windows, macOS, Linux
    Checked Oct 30, 2026ganttproject.biz(opens source in a new tab)
    Microsoft Project import
    MPX, MPP and XML/MSPDI
    Checked Oct 30, 2026ganttproject.biz(opens source in a new tab)
    License
    GPL-3.0
    Checked Oct 30, 2026github.com(opens source in a new tab)

The best ProjectLibre alternative for…

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

GanttProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for most people

GanttProject

Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL.

OpenProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for a free option

OpenProject

Open-source and self-hostable, with Gantt charts plus agile boards and team collaboration built in.

TeamGantt logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for a free plan you can upgrade

TeamGantt

Simpler browser-based Gantt charts that non-specialists can pick up quickly.

GanttProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for open source

GanttProject

Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL.

OpenProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for self-hosting

OpenProject

Open-source and self-hostable, with Gantt charts plus agile boards and team collaboration built in.

GanttProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for Mac

GanttProject

Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL.

GanttProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for Windows

GanttProject

Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL.

GanttProject logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for Linux

GanttProject

Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL.

GanttPRO logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for iPhone and Android

GanttPRO

Online Gantt tool with workload views and a gentler learning curve than CPM-heavy schedulers.

Smartsheet logo

Best ProjectLibre alternative for working in the browser

Smartsheet

Spreadsheet-style planning with Gantt views, suited to larger organisations already standardising on it.

ProjectLibre alternatives: common questions

What is the best alternative to ProjectLibre?

GanttProject ranks first right now. Another free desktop Gantt planner that reads MPP files, lighter and fully open source under GPL. OpenProject and TeamGantt follow it in our ranking.

Is there a free alternative to ProjectLibre?

Yes. GanttProject (open source), 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 ProjectLibre?

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

Which ProjectLibre alternatives work on Linux?

GanttProject runs on Linux.

Why do people switch from ProjectLibre?

The complaints we hear most: 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.

How is this list ranked?

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