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 GanttProject, ClickUp, Focalboard and Basecamp.

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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, Windows + Open Source, Android and Online + Free. 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...

    39 ProjectLibre alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • BSD
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    Comments about ProjectLibre as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    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
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    • 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. 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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    Comments about GanttProject as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    fm123
    Positive
    3

    i found it more precised,understandable and user friendly

    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).

    Guest
    Negative
    -1

    Do not work with app files

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    3 of 4 comments
    GanttProject icon
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    • GanttProject is Free and Open SourceMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • GanttProject is Privacy focused and LightweightMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  4. ClickUp icon

    ClickUp

     100 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.

    175 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. Basecamp icon

    Basecamp

     242 likes

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

    112 Basecamp alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application types

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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    Comments about Basecamp as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    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.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Guest
    Negative
    1

    No task dependencies, no Gantt chart.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    Basecamp icon
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    • Basecamp is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
  8. Markwhen icon

    Markwhen

     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.

    Cost / License

    • Free
    • Open Source (MIT)

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Online
    • Self-Hosted
    • Visual Studio Code
    • Docker
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  10. Wrike icon

    Wrike

     319 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.

    138 Wrike alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
    Project management in Wrike
     
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    Comments about Wrike as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    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 icon
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    • Wrike is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  11. 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.

    68 Plane alternatives

    Cost / License

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    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
    • Software as a Service (SaaS)
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  12. 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.

    419 monday.com alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

    Application types

    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • iPad
    • Android Tablet
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    Comments about monday.com as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Guest
    Negative
    2

    It's an online service, not an application.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
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    • monday.com is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
  14. 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.

    375 Bitrix24 alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Freemium
    • Proprietary

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    Platforms

    • Mac
    • Windows
    • Linux
    • Online
    • Android
    • iPhone
    • Android Tablet
    • iPad
    • Self-Hosted
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    Comments about Bitrix24 as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    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.
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    Bitrix24 icon
    • Bitrix24 is Freemium and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is Paid and Proprietary
    • Bitrix24 is Customizable, Lightweight and Privacy focusedMicrosoft Project is not according to our users
  15. OmniPlan icon

    OmniPlan

     29 likes

    OmniPlan is a program designed to help you create logical, manageable project planning documents. With OmniPlan you can break down tasks, optimize the resources needed for your project, control costs, and monitor your entire project at a glance.

    98 OmniPlan alternatives

    Cost / License

    • Paid
    • Proprietary

    Application type

    Platforms

    • Mac
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    Comments about OmniPlan as an Alternative to Microsoft Project
    Guest
    Positive
    1

    Full-featured mac project management software, including all the important features of MS Project that other alternatives lack, such as network diagrams; it's basically MS Project but with a UI that isn't horrible.

    Review by a new / low-activity user.
    OmniPlan icon
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    • OmniPlan is Paid and ProprietaryMicrosoft Project is also Paid and Proprietary
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