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, SaaS, Windows, 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 Redmine.

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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, Linux + Open Source, Online + Free, Project Management and Windows + Open Source. 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. Merlin Project icon
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    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
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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.

    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
  2. Connecteam icon
     1 like

    Connecteam is an all-in-one employee management app designed and built for the deskless employee. From retail to construction to hospitality to security guards and more, Connecteams makes it easier to manage all employees from one place.

    47 Connecteam alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Chrome OS
    • Self-Hosted
     
  3. 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
  4. Process Street icon
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    Process Street is a modern process management platform for teams. We help teams share their core processes, then transform them into powerful no-code workflows.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    • Windows
    • Android
    • iPad
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
     
  5. Open Workbench is an open source Windows-based desktop application that provides robust project scheduling and management functionality and is free to distribute throughout the enterprise. When users need to move beyond desktop scheduling to a workgroup, division or...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Alerts

    • Discontinued

    Platforms

    • Windows
     
  6. 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.

    225 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.

    • Freedcamp is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  7. Introducing ProjectHive - the ultimate project management tool that brings all your projects, campaigns, and operations under one roof. With ProjectHive, you can easily manage and track your team's progress, assign tasks based on availability, and visualize project timelines...

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  8. ITM Platform icon
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    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
     
  9. GanttPRO icon
     13 likes

    Plan, schedule, and track projects visually with interactive Gantt charts, auto-scheduling, resource management, critical path analysis, collaboration features, task dependencies, ready-made templates, import/export, filters, and multiple team views.

    39 GanttPRO alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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    GanttPRO vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Positive
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    The software is a good looking, easy-to-understand way to work with tasks and projects. It is quite simple to work in but at the same time, powerful and robust solution.

    • GanttPRO is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  10. The remote worker's Swiss army knife! Organize your team, delegate projects, assign tasks, include clients, and utilize private chats to get the most out of your business. Do all of this in one software, and best of all, you can start for free.

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Online
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  11. Birdview Project Management is a versatile solution, built to adapt to your business growth with total project visibility. Manage multiple projects efficiently with customizable views, central data, and balanced team workload.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Windows
    • Online
     
  12. Nifty icon
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    Nifty is a comprehensive project management platform designed to streamline your operations by bringing together multiple functionalities into a single interface. This software offers a suite of features including Discussions, Tasks, Docs, Roadmaps, and Files, all centralized in...

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
     
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