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The best alternative to Microsoft Project is GanttProject, 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 so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting alternatives to Microsoft Project are Taiga.io, Redmine, OpenProject and Enoxo Planner.

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  1. 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?

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Linux Mint
    • Ubuntu
     
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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

    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
  2. Taiga.io icon
     306 likes

    Agile project management platform with visual Kanban and Scrum boards, issue and ticket tracking, customizable workflows, dashboard/reporting, time tracking, multilingual support, free and premium SaaS, Open Source, and integrations for team collaboration.

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Online
    • BSD
    • Self-Hosted
    • Django
    • Angular
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
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    Taiga.io vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    3

    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.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    It applies the modern project management methodologies (scrum, sprint, kanban...)

    Guest
    Negative
    -2

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

    3 of 4 comments
    • Taiga.io is Freemium and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  3. Redmine icon
     399 likes

    Redmine is a flexible project management web application. Written using Ruby on Rails framework, it is cross-platform and cross-database.

    292 Redmine alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Online
    • MySQL Community Edition
    • Self-Hosted
    • MariaDB
    • Ruby
    • Microsoft SQL Server
    • Cloudron
    • Ruby on Rails
    • PostgreSQL
     
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    Redmine vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    11

    Redmine has to much focus on software development. It is not a good fit for other kinds of projects.

    Guest
    Negative
    6

    It can not level resources and can not run on desktop as a standalone application.

    Guest
    Positive
    2

    Open source, many features, self hosted.

    • Redmine is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • Redmine is Customizable, Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  4. OpenProject icon
     133 likes

    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.

    243 OpenProject alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Cloudron
     
  5. Enoxo Planner icon
     7 likes

    Combining 13 modules for task management, scheduling, budgeting, habit tracking, and journaling in a privacy-focused platform, this organizer uses zero-knowledge encryption, offers lifetime updates for a one-time payment, and securely hosts data in the EU.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  6. Teamwork.com icon
     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

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  7. Paymo icon
     78 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.

    358 Paymo alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
     
  8. 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.

    60 ProjeQtOr alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Self-Hosted
     
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    ProjeQtOr vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Positive
    0

    It's Open Source, has a good manual and it's up to date.

    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

    • ProjeQtOr is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  9. ONLYOFFICE Projects, part of the ONLYOFFICE suite, is an app created for everyone who wants to bring ease to project communication, keep up team productivity, get quick access to the assignments, and control progress.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  10. Merlin Project icon
     10 likes

    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.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
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    Merlin Project vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Apple King
    Positive
    0

    Intuitive, compatible with Microsoft Project, runs natively on macOS and iOS. Real time collaboration, unique UI and sleek design. Fully loaded with professional features and views like: Kanban, Gantt chart, Mind map, multi project management and so much more! Best solution for all professional project managers, architects and all people working with projects!

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    Unique way of synchronising, mobile option available, great GUI, many features.

    andreaskanner
    Positive
    0

    I love this app, its so intuitive and easy to use, even its a fully loaded project management software for professionals and everybody who needs project management on the Mac. The most recent version of Merlin Project 5 even has agile pm with great Kanban board views.

    • Merlin Project is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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.

    58 Calligra Plan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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. ITM Platform icon
     1 like

    ITM Platform offers practical and powerful project management solutions as well as portfolio management, projects programs, resources, and services.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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