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Merlin ProjectMicrosoft Project
Paid

Paid software with a free 30-day trial.

 Paid

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

macOS, iOS Windows, Self-hosted
  • Gantt, Kanban, mind map and workload views share one data source
  • Works offline without a browser or constant connection
  • Detailed scheduling and resource management
  • Timesheets for payroll, tracking and invoicing in the Professional edition
  • Apple platforms only
  • Paid after the trial period
  • Expensive one-time licences
  • Some editions are not available in every market
Downloadable app Downloadable app, Self-hosted
Closed source Closed source
License not stated License not stated
Not stated if an account is needed Not stated if an account is needed
Works offline Not stated if it works offline

Checked October 2, 2026

Checked October 2, 2026

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