GanttProject vs Project Plan 365
GanttProject
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Project Plan 365
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| Figure | GanttProject | Project Plan 365 |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | Free | $0.83/mo |
| Free plan | Yes | — |
| Free trial | — | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | Yes | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | Yes |
| Linux | Yes | — |
| iOS | — | Yes |
| Android | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 4 | 2 |
| Spec score · Gantt Chart Software | 8.4 (#9) | 8.1 (#19) |
| Founded | 2003 | 2001 |
| Intended users | The maker describes it as best suited to small and medium businesses, including construction, architecture, engineering, pharmaceutical, and media production businesses, and also notes educational use. | The maker describes plans for individual project managers, business teams, and enterprise portfolio management, and lists industry solutions including construction, software development, and education. |
| Scheduling | It supports task hierarchies, dependencies, constraints, automatic scheduling, milestones, and project baselines. | It provides Gantt charts, resource and cost calculations, critical paths, and baseline comparisons. |
| Security and privacy | The desktop privacy policy says purchase and app data are transmitted over secure channels and that the payment processor does not provide GanttProject with card numbers. | The privacy policy says application diagnostic and usage data collection is optional and that this data is not shared. |
| Support | The Support Portal is the default support channel, and public discussions are encouraged unless a question is confidential. | The maker provides a support contact for technical problems and application issues, plus a demo booking option. |
Plans
GanttProject
- Free downloadFree
- Paid downloadPrice not published
- GanttProject desktop (free download)Free
- GanttProject desktop (optional paid download)$5, paid once
In their own words
GanttProject
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Project Plan 365
Project Plan 365 helps manage project tasks, resources, and costs from planning through completion. It provides Gantt charts, resource and cost calculations, critical paths, baseline comparisons, and reports on project costs, resource allocation, schedules, and team assignments. The app uses Microsoft Project’s.mpp file format, allowing users to open and save plans without import or export. Business includes real-time collaboration on project files. Named cloud services and connections include Google Drive, Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, SharePoint, Microsoft Project Server, and BaseCamp. It runs on Android, iOS, macOS, web, and Windows. The pricing page lists a free plan and a 14-day trial with Standard and Business features; a credit card is required to start the trial. Trial subscriptions renew and charge after the trial unless auto-renewal is canceled before expiry. Standard is listed at $9.99 a year (billed $9.99/month when purchased annually; page also shows $10.99/month). Business is listed at $16.19 a year (billed $16.19/month when purchased annually; page also shows $17.99/month). The maker describes plans for individuals, business teams, and enterprise portfolio management.