Microsoft Project AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Todo List Managers

The best Todo List Manager alternative to Microsoft Project is OpenProject, which is both free and Open Source. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Project and many of them are Todo List Managers so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Todo List Manager alternatives to Microsoft Project are Quire, Focalboard, Basecamp and Kanboard.

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Microsoft Project alternatives are mainly Todo List Managers, but if you're looking for Project Management Tools or Task Management Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux + Open Source, Linux, Free, Windows + Open Source, Android and Online + Free. You can also filter by region, for example EU-based alternatives if you prefer software developed in the European Union. These are just examples - use the filter bar below to find more specific alternatives to Microsoft Project.
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  1. OpenProject icon
     123 likes

    Open source software that enhances team collaboration and productivity through features like Gantt charts, issue tracking, Scrum support, and document management. Supports classic, agile, or hybrid management styles while ensuring robust data protection and flexible task assignment.

    204 OpenProject alternatives

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  2. Quire icon
     214 likes

    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    447 Quire alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    • Online
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    • Google Chrome
     
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    Comments about Quire as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Dimi
    Negative
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    This is web-based service.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • Some users think Quire is a great Microsoft Project alternative, some don't.

    • Quire is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Basecamp icon
     242 likes

    Basecamp is a web-based project collaboration tool that allows groups of people to share files, meet deadlines, assign tasks, and centralize feedback.

    111 Basecamp alternatives

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    Comments about Basecamp as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Apple King
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    3

    Comparing Basecamp with MS Project is like comparing shoes with a car to go from A to B!

    Guest
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    Basecamp is very simple project management software. MSP - is the complex software with a lot of functionality and methodologies. MSP is a decision for project professionals with cost value support, advanced resource management, gantt graphics and many other things.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    No task dependencies, no Gantt chart.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Basecamp icon
    • This alternative is disputed. Basecamp is a legitimate Microsoft Project alternative, but it might have issues that some users think are important.

    • Basecamp is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. monday.com icon
     48 likes

    Transform team work habits with an intuitive platform offering customizable workflow solutions, enterprise-grade security with certifications, and features that imbue data ownership, ensuring privacy and control across global processes.

    418 monday.com alternatives

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    • Freemium
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    Comments about monday.com as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
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    Negative
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    It's an online service, not an application.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • monday.com is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  5. Smartsheet icon
     41 likes

    Smartsheet is a web-based project management, task management and work collaboration software.

    216 Smartsheet alternatives

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    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
     
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    Comments about Smartsheet as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Great feature and easy collaboration with teams across the globe.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Apple King
    Negative
    -2

    Web application, lacks of so many features.

    Smartsheet icon
    Smartsheet icon
    • Most users think Smartsheet is a great Microsoft Project alternative.

    • Smartsheet is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  6. Teamwork.com icon
     49 likes

    Comprehensive platform for managing client work operations with features like project management, communication facilitation, resource management, and time tracking. It ensures profit optimization, efficient task planning, and decision-making through data, while preventing burnout by balancing workloads.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
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    • Online
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    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Worklenz icon
     10 likes

    Comprehensive open source SaaS tool for managing tasks, tracking time and resources, offering user-friendly features for effective collaboration, scheduling, and meeting project deadlines efficiently.

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    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
     
  8. This Project Management App comes with FREE training videos, software, articles and tips to help you manage projects!

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    • Online
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    • Chrome OS
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    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Comments about ProjectManager.com as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
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    Positive
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    ProjectManager.com is a good alternative to Microsoft Project because it has many of the same features, such as Gantt charts, except on a flexible, cloud-based platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    ProjectManager.com icon
    • ProjectManager.com is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. Priority Matrix icon
     31 likes

    Priority Matrix software helps managers prioritize, focus, and work smarter. It allows you to seamlessly communicate team priorities and keep track of the moving parts of your projects, promoting accountability and clarity across multiple platforms.

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    • Mac
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    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  10. Freedcamp icon
     130 likes

    Whether you plan your day, organize a camping trip or lead a work project, Freedcamp is in the center of it all. Our free plan has tasks(in list and kanban view), milestones, discussions, calendar, time-tracking and password management.

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
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    Comments about Freedcamp as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
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    Freedcamp is a good collaboration tool, it's not a project management solution.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Freedcamp icon
    • Most users think Freedcamp is a great Microsoft Project alternative.

    • Freedcamp is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
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