Looking for a professional intuitive robust Microsoft Project alternative?

GanttPRO is your smart way to keep complex online projects simple.

Rating 4.8

based on 1000+ reviews

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Manage projects professionally with a feature-rich project management software

  • Ease of use

    Take advantage of easy-to-use yet feature-rich software with an intuitive interface and a short learning curve.

  • Affordable solution

    Choose the most suitable plan for your needs which is much more affordable than what MS Project offers its users.

  • Quick collaboration

    Collaborate on tasks and projects in real time using comments, notifications, and mentions for quick decision making.

Why managers choose GanttPRO

  • “I've used MS Project and I admit that it is
    a super robust program. But for the money, GanttPRO is easier to use and has 90% of the features that that big guy has.”

    Blake J., Regional construction manager

  • “GanttPro really replaces Microsoft Project and Gantt features of any popular project management app out there.”

    Allan Z., CEO

  • “Our team loves using GanttPRO. It has been a very easy transition from MS Project.
    Schedules have gone a day to create to 3 to 4 hours.”

    David W., President/CEO

Higher popularity ≠ better user experience

CRITERIAMicrosoft ProjectGanttPRO
Ease of use

7.3

9.3
Ease of setup

7.5

9.3
Quality support

7.6

9.4
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CRITERIAMicrosoft ProjectGanttPRO
Ease of use

4.1

4.8
Customer service

4.1

4.8
Features

4.4

4.8
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CRITERIAMicrosoft ProjectGanttPRO
Ease of use

4

5
Customer support

4

5
Functionality

4.5

4.5
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What you get when you switch to GanttPRO Gantt chart software instead of Microsoft Project

  • Intuitive interface and no learning curve

    MS Project is a powerful project management solution with plenty of options and features. However, managers do not even know about their existence due to the complexity of the software.

    In our alternative to MS Project, everything is easy to understand thanks to the intuitive UX/UI design. No features or buttons are hidden. You and your team will start benefit from using GanttPRO right away not wasting time on a learning curve.

    Intuitive interface and no learning curve
  • Highly rated tool

    GanttPRO is a multiple award-winning tool.

    The world’s leading software review platforms recognize it as a leader in project, task, and resource management, as well as in other PM categories.

    GanttPRO is highly rated by users who consider it an excellent project management solution. Its average rating is 4.85 out of 5.

    Highly rated tool
  • Public URL

    In two clicks, share your charts with anyone you need be it a client, colleague or stakeholder. Simply create a public URL and send it to people, even not registered in the tool.

    The alternative to MS Project allows sending dynamic, static, and filtered versions of plans. Showcasing your projects to third parties has never been easier.

    Public URL
  • History of changes

    With the History of changes and Undo functions in our Microsoft Project alternative, you have a quick direct access to all the changes made from the very beginning of your plan. If something went wrong in your chart, simply undo unnecessary actions and restore the chart with the right development.

    You can even create a baseline to compare the current state of your project to its status on any day in the past.

    History of changes
  • Full-featured free trial

    Do not take just our words - get a free trial with all the functionality open and test our alternative to Microsoft Project.

    Check all the features and see for yourself how powerful GanttPRO can be for project planning and management.

    Full-featured free trial
  • Collaboration with the team

    Collaboration makes successful projects. In GanttPRO, it takes a few minutes to organize communication with your team - you don’t need any other alternatives to Microsoft Project.

    The online tool allows you to comment tasks, give details in the description field, attach files, and control in real time all the changes made by team members in your projects.

    Collaboration with the team
  • Immediate live chat support

    Do you have any questions about our Microsoft Project alternative? We will help you anytime you need it directly in the live chat.

    You don’t have to wait for delayed email replies or any other kinds of responses. You ask – we immediately answer. As easy as ABC.

    Immediate live chat support
Intuitive interface and no learning curveHighly rated toolPublic URLHistory of changesFull-featured free trialCollaboration with the teamImmediate live chat support

Rated higher than Microsoft Project by users worlwide

PLATFORMMicrosoft ProjectGanttPRO
G2 Crowd

4.0

4.7
Capterra

4.4

4.8
Software Advice

4.3

4.7
GetApp

4.4

4.8

Microsoft Project vs GanttPRO

Solution
Microsoft Project
GanttPRO
User satisfaction score according to FinancesOnline
98 %
100 %
Minimal cost per user ($)
$10 user/month
$7.99 user/month
Free version
Freemium
14-day free trialwith unlimited functionality
Free account projects
Unlimited
Unlimited
Subscription options
Annual
Monthly, Annual, Quote-based
Simple UI
No
Yes
Mobile app
No
Yes
Online support
Yes
Yes
Features
Project management
Baseline
Yes
Yes
Critical path
Yes
Yes
Project calendar
Yes
Yes
History of changes
No
Yes
Visualization
Gantt charts
Yes
Yes
Board View
Yes
Yes
Table/List view
Yes
Yes
Portfolio view
Yes
Yes
Task and time management
Bulk change
Yes
Yes
Filters
Yes
Yes
Priority
Yes
Yes
Dependencies
Yes
Yes
Advanced autosheduling
Yes
Yes
Milestones
Yes
Yes
Task hierarchy
Yes
Yes
Time log
No
Yes
Time log report
No
Yes
Deadlines
Yes
Yes
Duration & Estimation
Yes
Yes
Team and resource management
Assignees
Yes
Yes
Workload
Yes
Yes
Virtual resources
Yes
Yes
Permissions
Yes
Yes
Personal calendars
Yes
Yes
Budget tracking & analysis
Yes
Yes
Budget report
Yes
Yes
Collaboration
Real-time data synchronization
No
Yes
Attachments
Yes
Yes
Comments & mentions
No
Yes
Notifications
No
Yes
Import & Export
Advanced import & export
Yes
Yes
Export preview
No
Yes
Share via public URL
No
Yes
Other
Custom templates
Yes
Yes
Preconfigured templates
Yes
Yes
Reusable blocks of tasks
Yes
Yes
SSO
Yes
Yes
API
No
Yes

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