Microsoft Project Alternatives for Mac

Microsoft Project is not available for Mac but there are plenty of alternatives that runs on macOS with similar functionality. The best Mac alternative is ProjectLibre, 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 available for Mac so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Mac alternatives to Microsoft Project are Trello, GanttProject, Wrike and ClickUp.

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  1. ClickUp icon
    Sponsored

    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.

    290 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Apple Watch
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
  2. ProjectLibre icon
     76 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...

    47 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    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.

    Top Negative Comment
    Guest
    0

    It doesn´t shows all the columns that are in an mpp file

    Guest
    Positive
    0

    I work on MacBook Pro so MS Project is not compatible.

    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
  3. Trello icon
     1257 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.

    271 Trello alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • 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
    _user_
    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

    • Trello is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • Trello is CustomizableMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  4. 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
  5. Wrike icon
     323 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.

    202 Wrike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Wrike vs Microsoft Project Comments
    ok3141
    Negative
    0

    This is web-based service. There's no standalone apps available.

    Apple King
    Negative
    4

    This is not real project management application at all!

    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
  6. ClickUp icon
     105 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.

    290 ClickUp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

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

    Basecamp is a web-based project collaboration tool that allows groups of people to share files, meet deadlines, assign tasks, and centralize feedback.

    167 Basecamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
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    Basecamp vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Apple King
    Negative
    3

    Comparing Basecamp with MS Project is like comparing shoes with a car to go from A to B!

    Guest
    Negative
    2

    Basecamp is very simple project management software. MSP - is the complex software with a lot of functionality and methodologies. MSP is a decision for project professionals with cost value support, advanced resource management, gantt graphics and many other things.

    Guest
    Negative
    1

    No task dependencies, no Gantt chart.

    • Basecamp is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Plane icon
     24 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.

    92 Plane alternatives

    Cost / License

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
     
  9. Markwhen icon
     15 likes

    Interactive tool transforming Markdown-like text into cascading timelines. Supports date styles, images, links, offers multiple views like calendar, map, Gantt, and timeline, with features for editing, tagging, and real-time updates, for seamless personal or professional use.

    8 Markwhen alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Docker
     
  10. Worklog icon
     8 likes

    Worklog is a local-first desktop project manager for small development teams. It is built for fast, keyboard-first planning with a Kanban workflow and zero cloud dependency for core usage.

    63 Worklog alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
     
  11. Addicted icon
     8 likes

    A lightweight project manager that goes beyond tasks—showing you the impact of your work in an addictive, stock-market-style dashboard.

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
     
  12. monday.com icon
     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.

    523 monday.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
     
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    1
    monday.com vs Microsoft Project Comments
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    It's an online service, not an application.

    • monday.com is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
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