Open Source Microsoft Project Alternatives for Linux

Microsoft Project is not available for Linux but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on Linux with similar functionality. The best open source Linux alternative is ProjectLibre. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Project and 17 are open source and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting open source Linux alternatives to Microsoft Project are GanttProject, Focalboard, Worklog and ProjeQtOr.

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Microsoft Project alternatives are mainly Project Management Tools, but if you're looking for Task Management Tools or Todo List Managers you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux, Linux + Open Source, Free, Online + Free, Project Management and Windows + Open Source. 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. ProjectLibre icon
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    ProjectLibre is a Java-based project management solution that gives Microsoft Project a run for its money. Offering a UI similar enough to ease the transition from Microsoft's market leader, ProjectLibre packs in calendars, resource tracking, task management, and...

    40 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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  2. GanttProject icon
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    GanttProject is a cross-platform desktop tool for project scheduling and management. It runs on Windows, Linux and MacOSX, it is free and its code is opensource. What can it do?

    150 GanttProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
     
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  3. Worklog icon
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    Worklog is a local-first desktop project manager for small development teams. It is built for fast, keyboard-first planning with a Kanban workflow and zero cloud dependency for core usage.

    50 Worklog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  4. ProjeQtOr icon
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    ProjeQtOr (formely Project'Or RIA) is an open source Project Management Software, gathering in a single tool every functionality needed to organize your projects.

    58 ProjeQtOr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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  5. LibrePlan icon
     42 likes

    LibrePlan is an open source web application for project planning, monitoring and control.

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    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
     
  6. Adaptive suite integrating project, IT service, and source code management for technology teams, featuring time tracking, issue and document management, customizable dashboards, third-party integration, agile and waterfall support, and cloud deployment options.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Calligra Plan icon
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    Calligra Plan (formerly KPlato) is a project management application. It is intended for managing moderately large projects with multiple resources.

    56 Calligra Plan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
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  8. Kanbito icon
     3 likes

    A simple way to organize your tasks. Drag tasks between columns, take notes, sync across devices. Free, private, works offline.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
     
  9. Rachota icon
     18 likes

    Rachota is a portable application for timetracking different projects. It runs everywhere. It displays time data in diagram form, creates customized HTML reports or analyses measured data and suggests hints to improve user's time usage.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  10. Taskjuggler icon
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    TaskJuggler is a modern and powerful, Free and Open Source Software project management tool. Its new approach to project planning and tracking is more flexible and superior to the commonly used Gantt chart editing tools.

    40 Taskjuggler alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
     
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