Microsoft Project Alternatives for Windows

    There are many alternatives to Microsoft Project for Windows if you are looking for a replacement. The best Windows 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 Windows so hopefully you can find a suitable replacement. Other interesting Windows alternatives to Microsoft Project are GanttProject (Free, Open Source), Basecamp (Freemium), ClickUp (Freemium) and Freedcamp (Freemium).

    This page was last updated Oct 21, 2021
    1. monday.com Work OS is far more than a project management tool. It is an intuitive platform that helps transform the way teams work together, meet deadlines, and build a culture of transparency.
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    2. ProjectLibre is a Java-based project management solution that gives Microsoft Project a run for its money.
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      ProjectLibre vs Microsoft Project opinions
      Most users think ProjectLibre is a great alternative to Microsoft Project.
      ProjectLibre has been downloaded over 4,700,000 times for a reason. It is clearly the best alternative to MS Project. Gantt chart, Network Diagram, WBS, RBS... earned value costing etc. It is a clone of MS Project
      Top positive comment  about 1 year ago

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      It is open source and capable to open MS Project files.
      Top positive comment  over 4 years ago

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      I work on MacBook Pro so MS Project is not compatible.
      Positive comment • 8 months ago

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      It works really well, has a Desktop version and is compatible with MS Project.
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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      It is very similar to Microsoft Project, but free. The GUI is a bit old styled, but the resulting project graphics are good and uses the same style as Microsoft Project.
      Positive comment • over 2 years ago

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      gustavoalbertoelizondo OpenSource and easily manages to do most of the basic things you can do with MS Project.
      Positive comment • about 4 years ago

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    4. 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? * Gantt chart. - Create work breakdown structure, draw dependencies, define milestones.
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      GanttProject vs Microsoft Project opinions
      Most users think GanttProject is a great alternative to Microsoft Project.
      fm123 i found it more precised,understandable and user friendly
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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      matthewrayner It is great because it gives you gant charts free. thats the only thing it does though and though it;s great some of the others do offer more features however this is the best one that is free to use
      Positive comment • almost 4 years ago

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      bartovan 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).
      Positive comment • over 1 year ago

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      Do not work with app files
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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    5. Project Management & Team Communication Software.
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      Basecamp vs Microsoft Project opinions
      This alternative is disputed. Basecamp is still a legitimate alternative to Microsoft Project, but it might have issues that some users think are important.
      Macopode Comparing Basecamp with MS Project is like comparing shoes with a car to go from A to B!
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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      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.
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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      No task dependencies, no Gantt chart.
      Negative comment • over 1 year ago

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    6. ClickUp is an all-in-one project management platform that eliminates the need of using more than one tool for your organization’s workflow.
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    8. 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.
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      Freedcamp vs Microsoft Project opinions
      Most users think Freedcamp is a great alternative to Microsoft Project.
      Freedcamp is a good collaboration tool, it's not a project management solution.
      Negative comment • about 3 years ago

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    9. monday.com Work OS is far more than a project management tool. It is an intuitive platform that helps transform the way teams work together, meet deadlines, and build a culture of transparency.
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      monday.com vs Microsoft Project opinions
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      It's an online service, not an application.
      Negative comment • over 3 years ago

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    10. Some companies already use Bitrix24 for project collaboration and customer management. Tasks, chats, contacts and VoIP calls - all in one suite. Free for up to 12 users.
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    11. ZenTao is an open source project management tool, supporting Scrum. It integrates product management, project management, bug management and QA management, etc., covering all lifecycle of software development.
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    12. 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.
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