Free 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 free Linux alternative is ClickUp. If that doesn't suit you, our users have ranked more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Project and many of them are free and available for Linux so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Linux alternatives to Microsoft Project are Focalboard, ProjectLibre, GanttProject and Agila.

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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.

    More about ClickUp on AlternativeTo320 ClickUp alternatives

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    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Since 2017

    Platforms

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

    54 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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  3. GanttProject icon
     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?

    168 GanttProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

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    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
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  4. Agila icon
     10 likes

    Agila is a collaborative Kanban workspace for teams that want Jira-like structure without living in Jira. Run it self-hosted with Docker (MIT) or use the hosted service.

    38 Agila alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

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    • New

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Linux
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Self-Hosted
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  5. Worklog icon
     10 likes

    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.

    70 Worklog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  6. Bitrix24 icon
     62 likes

    Replace a multitude of services and apps with a single ecosystem for your business to work in. Explore the tools of Bitrix24.

    435 Bitrix24 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Since

    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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  7. ProjeQtOr icon
     15 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.

    59 ProjeQtOr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2011

    Platforms

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

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

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    • Since 2012

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  9. Calligra Plan icon
     12 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 type

    Since

    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
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  10. Kanbito icon
     3 likes

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

    72 Kanbito alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2026

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Mac
    • Linux
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  11. 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.

    133 Rachota alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Since

    • Since 2009

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
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  12. Taskjuggler icon
     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

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    • Since 2010

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
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