Microsoft Project Alternatives

Microsoft Project is described as 'Manage scheduling, task and budget management with ease. Integrates with Microsoft Office, supports workload analysis and provides robust project tools' and is a popular project management tool in the office & productivity category. There are more than 100 alternatives to Microsoft Project for a variety of platforms, including Web-based, Windows, SaaS, Mac and iPhone apps. The best Microsoft Project alternative is ProjectLibre, which is both free and Open Source. Other great apps like Microsoft Project are Trello, GanttProject, Taiga.io and Kan.bn.

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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, 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. Planview AdaptiveWork, previously Clarizen, is a solution that provides project management offices (PMOs) and service delivery teams with task visibility. It automates workflows, manages risks, and delivers business impact.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

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    • Online
     
  2. This Project Management App comes with FREE training videos, software, articles and tips to help you manage projects!

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Google Chrome
     
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    ProjectManager.com vs Microsoft Project Comments
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    ProjectManager.com is a good alternative to Microsoft Project because it has many of the same features, such as Gantt charts, except on a flexible, cloud-based platform.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    • ProjectManager.com is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  3. 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)
     
  4. Easy to use project management software to plan, track, and report projects. Leading Windows and Mac project management software including FastTrack Schedule.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
     
  5. Oracle's Primavera is focused exclusively on helping project-intensive businesses manage their entire project portfolio lifecycle, including projects of all sizes.

    27 Oracle Primavera alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
     
  6. Priority Matrix icon
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    Priority Matrix software helps managers prioritize, focus, and work smarter. It allows you to seamlessly communicate team priorities and keep track of the moving parts of your projects, promoting accountability and clarity across multiple platforms.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • iPad
    • Online
    • Android Tablet
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Google Chrome
    • Firefox
     
  7. Assembla icon
     40 likes

    Online workspaces with best of breed tools like Tasks & Issue Management, SVN & Git Repositories, Kanban Cardwall, Wikis, File Sharing, GDocs & Dropbox Integration, Milestones Management, Time Tracking, Support Tool for Clients, Backlog Manager, Custom Reporting

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Assembla vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Apple King
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    Online web service, not a fully operational application!

    • Assembla is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Calligra Plan icon
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    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

    Platforms

    • Linux
    • Haiku
     
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    Calligra Plan vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Raf10
    Positive
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    In a case, it did what was needed, offline and without advertisements.

    • Calligra Plan is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  9. Mavenlink icon
     23 likes

    Mavenlink gives your team a cloud-based solution for managing the entire project delivery lifecycle. Complete projects, track time, plan resources, and monitor financial performance — all in a single, user-friendly software.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • 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.

    22 Merlin Project alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

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    • Mac
     
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    Merlin Project vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Apple King
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    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
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    Unique way of synchronising, mobile option available, great GUI, many features.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    andreaskanner
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    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. Freedcamp icon
     130 likes

    Whether you plan your day, organize a camping trip or lead a work project, Freedcamp is in the center of it all. Our free plan has tasks(in list and kanban view), milestones, discussions, calendar, time-tracking and password management.

    221 Freedcamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    Freedcamp vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
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    Freedcamp is a good collaboration tool, it's not a project management solution.

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