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The best alternative to Microsoft Project is GanttProject, 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 so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Microsoft Project are Taiga.io, Redmine, OpenProject and Teamwork.com.

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  1. GanttProject icon

    GanttProject

     113 likes

    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?

    149 GanttProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
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    Comments about GanttProject as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    fm123
    Positive
    3

    i found it more precised,understandable and user friendly

    bartovan
    Positive
    1

    Standalone WIndows app that is very easily installed (no server needed). Quite complete Gantt features including FS, FF, SS and SF dependencies and the possibility to change task colors. It's rather basic as project management software (no "to do" list per week, no comments on tasks, no display filters, no collaboration...), and a bit old-school looking, but as a free Gantt solution it's one of the best (together with ProjectLibre).

    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Do not work with app files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Most users think GanttProject is a great Microsoft Project alternative.

    • GanttProject is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • GanttProject is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  2. Taiga.io icon

    Taiga.io

     300 likes

    Taiga is the easy and intuitive yet powerful agile project management tool for multi-functional teams. Taiga has a best in class Sprint task board, and you can seamlessly migrate to Kanban if needed.

    229 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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    Comments about Taiga.io as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It applies the modern project management methodologies (scrum, sprint, kanban...)

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    I disagree with the poster who gave this a thumbs down. Not everyone looking for an alternative is looking for like-to-like. For instance if one has one's own webspace and a chromebook or skips between devices then a self hosted alternative with a free starting point would be quite attractive.

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

    This is a cloud app. MS Project is a desktop app.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
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    • Some users think Taiga.io is a great Microsoft Project alternative, some don't.

    • Taiga.io is the most popular Web-based, SaaS & Self-Hosted alternative to Microsoft Project.

    • Taiga.io is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  4. Redmine icon

    Redmine

     396 likes

    Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.

    256 Redmine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Ruby
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Cloudron
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL
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    Comments about Redmine as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Guest
    Negative
    11

    Redmine has to much focus on software development. It is not a good fit for other kinds of projects.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    6

    It can not level resources and can not run on desktop as a standalone application.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Open source, many features, self hosted.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    Redmine icon

    • Some users think Redmine is a great Microsoft Project alternative, some don't.

    • Redmine is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • Redmine is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
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  6. OpenProject icon

    OpenProject

     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

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source (GPL-3.0)

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
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    Teamwork.com

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  8. Paymo icon

    Paymo

     77 likes

    Manage projects, track time, and invoice clients with ease. Ideal for agencies and consulting businesses, providing project planning, scheduling, and collaboration tools with mobile and desktop applications for flexibility and efficiency.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  10. ProjeQtOr icon

    ProjeQtOr

     14 likes

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

    57 ProjeQtOr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about ProjeQtOr as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    damaraka94
    Positive
    0

    Completely free! No user license, many features that cover the entire scope of project management, a new pleasant interface in a single tool that hides a dozen! I'm a fan

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's Open Source, has a good manual and it's up to date.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • ProjeQtOr is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  11. ONLYOFFICE Projects icon

    ONLYOFFICE Projects

     3 likes

    ONLYOFFICE Projects, part of the ONLYOFFICE suite, is an app created for everyone who wants to bring ease to project communication, keep up team productivity, get quick access to the assignments, and control progress.

    67 ONLYOFFICE Projects alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Pay once)
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. Merlin Project icon

    Merlin Project

     10 likes

    The next generation of Merlin Project is here. With kanban boards, groupings, resource pool, mind mapping & much. Merlin Project 5 defines again the standard for project management software on the Mac.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about Merlin Project as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Apple King
    Positive
    0

    Intuitive, compatible with Microsoft Project, runs natively on macOS and iOS. Real time collaboration, unique UI and sleek design. Fully loaded with professional features and views like: Kanban, Gantt chart, Mind map, multi project management and so much more! Best solution for all professional project managers, architects and all people working with projects!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Unique way of synchronising, mobile option available, great GUI, many features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    andreaskanner
    Positive
    0

    I love this app, its so intuitive and easy to use, even its a fully loaded project management software for professionals and everybody who needs project management on the Mac. The most recent version of Merlin Project 5 even has agile pm with great Kanban board views.

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    • Almost everyone thinks Merlin Project is a great Microsoft Project alternative.

    • Merlin Project is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  13. GanttPRO icon

    GanttPRO

     13 likes

    Plan, schedule, and track projects visually with interactive Gantt charts, auto-scheduling, resource management, critical path analysis, collaboration features, task dependencies, ready-made templates, import/export, filters, and multiple team views.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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    Comments about GanttPRO as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    The software is a good looking, easy-to-understand way to work with tasks and projects. It is quite simple to work in but at the same time, powerful and robust solution.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • GanttPRO is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  14. ITM Platform icon

    ITM Platform

     1 like

    ITM Platform offers practical and powerful project management solutions as well as portfolio management, projects programs, resources, and services.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
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  15. Calligra Plan icon

    Calligra Plan

     11 likes

    Calligra Plan (formerly KPlato) is a project management application. It is intended for managing moderately large projects with multiple resources.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
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    Comments about Calligra Plan as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Raf10
    Positive
    0

    In a case, it did what was needed, offline and without advertisements.

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    • Calligra Plan is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
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