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GanttProjectMicrosoft Project
Free

Free to use with no subscription; an optional cloud service is also available.

 Paid

Project Standard 2024 costs $679.99 and Project Professional 2024 $1,129.99 as one-time…

Windows, macOS, Linux Windows, Self-hosted
  • Runs offline with data stored locally
  • Opens Microsoft Project MPX, MPP and XML files
  • Detailed scheduling and resource management
  • Timesheets for payroll, tracking and invoicing in the Professional edition
  • Lacks some high-end enterprise features of Microsoft Project
  • Exports to Microsoft Project only in XML/MSPDI format
  • Expensive one-time licences
  • Some editions are not available in every market
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Open source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
No account needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked September 23, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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