Merlin Project AlternativesProject Management Tools and other similar apps like Merlin Project

Merlin Project is described as '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' and is a project management tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 10 alternatives to Merlin Project for a variety of platforms, including Windows, Web-based, Linux, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Merlin Project alternative is GanttProject, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Merlin Project are Microsoft Project, Smartsheet, OmniPlan and LibrePlan.

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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
    GanttProject application window showing Gantt chart of the sample project
     

    • GanttProject is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Merlin Project.

    • GanttProject is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Merlin Project.

    • GanttProject is Free and Open SourceMerlin Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • GanttProject is Privacy focused and LightweightMerlin Project is not according to our users
  2. Microsoft Project icon

    Microsoft Project

     88 likes

    An integral part of Microsoft 365, this tool supports scheduling, task, and budget management with workload analysis. It integrates with Microsoft Office, providing robust project tools for both small and large-scale projects across industries.

    247 Microsoft Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
    Microsoft Project screenshot 1
     

    • Microsoft Project is the most popular Web-based alternative to Merlin Project.

    • Microsoft Project is the most popular commercial alternative to Merlin Project.

    • Microsoft Project is Paid and ProprietaryMerlin Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  4. Smartsheet icon

    Smartsheet

     41 likes

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

    216 Smartsheet alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    Smartsheet screenshot 1
     

    • Smartsheet is the most popular iPhone & iPad alternative to Merlin Project.

    • Smartsheet is Paid and ProprietaryMerlin Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  5. OmniPlan icon

    OmniPlan

     29 likes

    OmniPlan is a program designed to help you create logical, manageable project planning documents. With OmniPlan you can break down tasks, optimize the resources needed for your project, control costs, and monitor your entire project at a glance.

    98 OmniPlan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Pay once
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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  6. LibrePlan icon

    LibrePlan

     42 likes

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

    Cost / License

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

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    LibrePlan screenshot 1
     

    • LibrePlan is the most popular Self-Hosted alternative to Merlin Project.

    • LibrePlan is Freemium and Open SourceMerlin Project is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Gantter icon

    Gantter

     85 likes

    Community-Powered | Cloud-Based | Project Management & Scheduling

    Construct a building. Create a website. Plan a wedding. From the most traditional to the most unique scheduling needs. Gantter and the power of its community helps you do it better.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Gantter screenshot 1
     

    • Gantter is the most popular SaaS alternative to Merlin Project.

    • Gantter is Paid and ProprietaryMerlin Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  9. 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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  10. RationalPlan icon

    RationalPlan

     9 likes

    Easy to use project management software best suited for novice or accidental project managers but powerful enough for more advanced ones. Includes Gantt charts, timesheets, working calendars, resource leveling, cost tracking and portfolio management.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
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  11. RDI-Manager icon

    RDI-Manager

     3 likes

    Manage your activity in Research, Development and Innovation in a simple, efficient and structured way with RDI-Manager.

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    RDI-Manager screenshot 1
     
  12. OrgBusiness Gantt Chart icon

    OrgBusiness Gantt Chart

     14 likes

    The Gantt Chart is a modern and extremely easy-in-use project plan system. This system allows you to specify complex tasks sequences - a task or multiple tasks can be required to be completed before other tasks can be started.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    A extremely easy-in-use project plan system.
     
  13. FoxPlan icon

    FoxPlan

     77 likes

    Improve the management of your projects and services with the ready-to-use Saas solution FoxPlan

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Project dashboard
     
  14. Taskjuggler icon

    Taskjuggler

     7 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    Resource report - Only available in the deprecated version 2.x
     
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