Microsoft Project AlternativesOnly apps categorised as Task Management Tools

The best Task Management alternative to Microsoft Project is ProjectLibre, 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 loads of them are Task Management Tools so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Task Management Tool alternatives to Microsoft Project are GanttProject, Taiga.io, Kan.bn and OpenProject.

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Microsoft Project alternatives are mainly Task Management Tools, but if you're looking for Project Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Free, Linux + Open Source, Linux, Android, Windows + Open Source 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. ClickUp icon
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    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    160 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. 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...

    38 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
     
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    Comments about ProjectLibre as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
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    It is open source and capable to open MS Project files.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    It doesn´t shows all the columns that are in an mpp file

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

    I work on MacBook Pro so MS Project is not compatible.

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

    • ProjectLibre is the most popular Windows, Mac & Linux alternative to Microsoft Project.

    • ProjectLibre is the most popular Open Source & free alternative to Microsoft Project.

    • ProjectLibre is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • ProjectLibre is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  3. GanttProject icon
     112 likes
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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?

    148 GanttProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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
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    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.
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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
  4. Taiga.io icon
     300 likes
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    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.

    223 Taiga.io alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    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
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    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.
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    Negative
    -2

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

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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
  5. OpenProject icon
     122 likes
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    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.

    201 OpenProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
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  6. Quire icon
     213 likes
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    An award-winning cloud-based Project Management software aims to help collaborative teams organize and manage from small enterprise projects to large-scale initiatives.

    438 Quire alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    Comments about Quire as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Dimi
    Negative
    0

    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 the most popular Android, iPhone, iPad & Android Tablet alternative to Microsoft Project.

    • Quire is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Fizzy icon
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    Modern kanban tool for tracking issues, bugs, ideas, and projects with auto-close for card management, public boards, webhooks for integrations, notifications stack, information surfacing for ignored cards, stamps for activity, and free for up to 1000 cards.

    52 Fizzy alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Docker
     
  8. ClickUp icon
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    All-in-one system integrates project, task, and time management with customizable modular dashboards, collaborative image annotation, multiple task views, and granular workflow customization for teams of any size or industry, streamlining complex to simple projects.

    160 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Wrike icon
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    Provides project, task, and folder management, automated workflows, templates, blueprints, AI-driven work creation, resource allocation, timeline views, and integrations to centralize, visualize, and manage collaborative work across multiple teams and channels.

    125 Wrike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium (Subscription)
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Wrike as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Apple King
    Negative
    4

    This is not real project management application at all!

    ok3141
    Negative
    0

    This is web-based service. There's no standalone apps available.

    bartovan
    Positive
    1

    Great software, very user-friendly and with loads of features (including full-blown Gantt) if you pay at least the professional subscription. Great for collaboration and project management. The free version has no Gantt, nor dependencies between tasks,which cripples it substantially in my opinion.

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

    • Wrike is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Basecamp icon
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    Basecamp is a web-based project collaboration tool that allows groups of people to share files, meet deadlines, assign tasks, and centralize feedback.

    103 Basecamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Subscription
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Comments about Basecamp as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Apple King
    Negative
    3

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

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    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.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    No task dependencies, no Gantt chart.

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

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

    • Basecamp is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
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