Merlin Project

Spec sheet

Purpose

Merlin Project is a project management app with Gantt, Kanban, mind map and workload views using one data source.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Intended users

The maker presents the Mac edition for individual users and teams and the Express edition for personal or small projects.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Integrations

The maker lists integrations and file exchange with Apple Calendar, Contacts, iCloud Drive, Mail and Reminders, Dropbox, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Privacy

The maker says the app is fully GDPR-compliant and does not require a data processing agreement.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Support

The maker provides email support, a community forum, manuals, FAQs, templates and live or recorded trainings.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Headquarters

Melle, GermanyRead 28 Sep 2026 · projectwizards.net

Founded

2004Read 28 Sep 2026 · projectwizards.net

Data storage

Project files are stored on the user's devices and, if enabled, personal cloud storage; the maker says its servers do not process project data.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Enterprise

Enterprise benefits are available only through the maker's PW Store and include volume discounts from 10 licenses and central license management.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Express availability

Merlin Project Express is included at no extra cost with a Setapp subscription.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Import and export

Supported formats include Microsoft Project MPP, MPX and XML, CSV, iCalendar, MindManager, FreeMind, OmniPlan and OPML, with exports including PDF and images.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Offline use

The maker says all features are available offline and changes sync automatically when the device is back online.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Sync

Patented MagicSync reconciles changes from multiple users and devices without producing conflict files, according to the maker.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

System requirements

The stated minimums are macOS Ventura 13 on Mac and iOS 16 on iPhone or iPad.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Team features

The Mac and iOS versions list teamwork, a central resource pool, user passwords, feature-oriented access rights, annotations and comments.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Trial and viewer

The download page lists 30-day trials for Merlin Project and 14 days for Express; after the full-featured trial, the app becomes a free viewer with read access but no editing or export.Read 11 Oct 2026 · projectwizards.net

Plans and prices

Every Merlin Project plan and price →

Where Specifiction places it

• Gantt Chart Software#23 of 468.0
• Project Planning Software#16 of 258.2