Free Microsoft Project Alternatives for Windows

There are many alternatives to Microsoft Project for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best free Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting free Windows alternatives to Microsoft Project are Trello, GanttProject, ClickUp and Wrike.

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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, Free, Linux + Open Source, Linux, Android, Online + Free and Project Management. 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...

    40 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

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    • 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. Trello icon

    Trello

     1248 likes

    Organize and visualize tasks with Trello's boards, lists, and cards. Customize workflows for projects, streamline team collaboration, and integrate tasks seamlessly without starting from scratch. Suitable for meetings, onboarding, and brainstorming with proven playbooks.

    196 Trello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Android Wear
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Trello vs Microsoft Project Comments
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    Negative
    0

    Looking for a project scheduler program, Microsoft Project does that and lays out a gantt style chart, trello is more like a collect all software more like evernote, which is not a project scheduler program

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • Trello is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trello is CustomizableMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  4. 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
    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).

    fm123
    Positive
    3

    i found it more precised,understandable and user friendly

    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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    ClickUp

    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, str...

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    ClickUp

     103 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.

    215 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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

    Wrike

     322 likes

    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.

    167 Wrike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Wrike vs Microsoft Project Comments
    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.

    • Wrike is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  10. Plane icon

    Plane

     22 likes

    Open source alternative supporting project management, issue and task tracking, custom workflows, Kanban, list, calendar views, analytics, imports, secure encryption, Slack and GitHub integrations, Agile and Waterfall frameworks, and advanced customization.

    72 Plane alternatives

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    • Mac
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    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  11. monday.com icon

    monday.com

     48 likes

    Transform team work habits with an intuitive platform offering customizable workflow solutions, enterprise-grade security with certifications, and features that imbue data ownership, ensuring privacy and control across global processes.

    461 monday.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    monday.com vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    It's an online service, not an application.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • monday.com is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  12. 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.

    389 Bitrix24 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    • 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
  13. Teamwork.com icon

    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
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

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

    Paymo

     77 likes

    Streamline task management with visual boards, schedule resources, track time and expenses automatically, invoice clients, collaborate with teams and clients on one platform, monitor project profitability and performance, and manage work on mobile devices.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
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  15. 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

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    • 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
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