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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
1GanttPRO logoGanttPROPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android4 of 459.4
2Smartsheet logoSmartsheetPaidNoWeb, iOS, Android3 of 357.5
  1. GanttPRO logo

    1. GanttPROTop pick

    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 ProjectLibre

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

    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 ProjectLibre 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)
  2. Smartsheet logo

    2. Smartsheet

    Best for: Excel-heavy organisations and PMOs that want project plans in a familiar grid

    PaidWeb, iOS, Android

    57.5

    score / 100

    Why switch from ProjectLibre

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

    Pros

    • Familiar spreadsheet interface lowers the learning curve
    • Solid Gantt, dependencies and critical path
    • Reports and dashboards roll up many projects

    Cons

    • No free plan, only a trial
    • Advanced features are sold as add-ons
    • Grid-centric design feels heavy for agile teams
    Visit Smartsheet Details and reviews
    How this score is calculated
    Editorial fit ×0.363
    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 Smartsheet a good ProjectLibre alternative?

    Verified facts

    3 of 3 verified
    Starting price
    $9 per member/month billed yearly ($12 monthly)
    Checked Oct 29, 2026smartsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Free trial
    30 days, no card required
    Checked Oct 29, 2026smartsheet.com(opens source in a new tab)
    Analyst recognition
    Gartner CWM Magic Quadrant leader
    Checked Oct 29, 2026smartsheet.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.