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 ProjectLibre, which is also Open Source. 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 GanttProject, Focalboard, ClickUp and Bitrix24.

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Microsoft Project alternatives are mainly Project Management Tools, but if you're looking for Task Management Tools or Team Collaboration Tools you can filter on that. Other popular filters include Open Source, Linux + Open Source, Linux, Free, Windows + Open Source, Android 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. ProjectLibre icon

    ProjectLibre

     74 likes

    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...

    39 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    ProjectLibre vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Top Positive Comment
    Guest
    10

    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.
    3 of 7 comments
    • ProjectLibre is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • ProjectLibre is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  2. 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
     
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    GanttProject vs Microsoft Project Comments
    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
    • GanttProject is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • GanttProject is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
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  6. ClickUp icon

    ClickUp

     101 likes

    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.

    183 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    ClickUp screenshot 1
     
  7. Bitrix24 icon

    Bitrix24

     61 likes

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

    379 Bitrix24 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Bitrix24 vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    0

    It is just a task board with chat features. There are no real tracking features like gantt chart and definitely no resource leveling

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Bitrix24 is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bitrix24 is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  8. 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.

    58 ProjeQtOr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
    Gantt Planning
     
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    ProjeQtOr vs Microsoft Project Comments
    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.
    • ProjeQtOr is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  10. LibrePlan icon

    LibrePlan

     42 likes

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

    Cost / License

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
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  11. 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.

    56 Calligra Plan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
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    Calligra Plan vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Raf10
    Positive
    0

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

    • Calligra Plan is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  12. Rachota icon

    Rachota

     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 types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    Day view on tasks planned for selected day.
     
  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.

    40 Taskjuggler alternatives

    Cost / License

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Windows
    • Mac
    Resource report - Only available in the deprecated version 2.x
     
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    Taskjuggler vs Microsoft Project Comments
    caiocco
    Negative
    0

    No graphical user interface. One needs to properly write a text file describing the whole project (official site has examples, though).

    • Taskjuggler is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  15. My Personal Kanban icon

    My Personal Kanban

     9 likes

    This is a one page HTML/JavaScript application for people who would like to use simple and basic Kanban board for their personal stuff

    It is a single page JavaScript application with very basic functionality.

    121 My Personal Kanban alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • JavaScript
    My Personal Kanban screenshot 1
     
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