Merlin Project vs Rillsoft Project
Merlin Project
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| Figure | Merlin Project | Rillsoft Project |
|---|---|---|
| Price from | $5.83/mo | €60/mo |
| Free plan | — | — |
| Free trial | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | — | — |
| Web | — | Yes |
| Windows | — | Yes |
| macOS | Yes | — |
| Linux | — | Yes |
| iOS | Yes | — |
| Android | — | Yes |
| API | — | Yes |
| Self-hosted | — | Yes |
| Plans published | 6 | 39 |
| Spec score · Gantt Chart Software | 8.0 (#23) | 8.6 (#6) |
| Headquarters | Melle, Germany | Rillsoft GmbH lists its postal address in Leonberg, Germany. |
| 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. | The software exchanges data with Microsoft Project through XML and Microsoft Excel through CSV. |
| Integrations | The maker lists integrations and file exchange with Apple Calendar, Contacts, iCloud Drive, Mail and Reminders, Dropbox, Microsoft Office and Microsoft Project. | Rillsoft Project supports MS Project import and export via XML and MS Excel import and export via CSV. |
| Intended users | The maker presents the Mac edition for individual users and teams and the Express edition for personal or small projects. | Rillsoft describes the product as suitable for mid-sized industrial companies, engineering offices, technical and IT service providers, manufacturing teams and PMO organizations. |
| Purpose | Merlin Project is a project management app with Gantt, Kanban, mind map and workload views using one data source. | Rillsoft Project supports project planning, scheduling, resource planning, capacity planning, multi-project planning and project controlling. |
| Support | The maker provides email support, a community forum, manuals, FAQs, templates and live or recorded trainings. | A software service agreement includes feature updates, program corrections, and support by phone, remote access and email; annual cost is 15% of list license cost with a €300 minimum. |
| System requirements | The stated minimums are macOS Ventura 13 on Mac and iOS 16 on iPhone or iPad. | Desktop installation is supported on Windows 10, Windows 11 and corresponding Windows Server versions. |
Plans
Merlin Project
- Merlin Project Express$6.99 a month
- Merlin Project for iPad$9.99 a month
- Merlin Project for Mac$22.99 a month
- Merlin Project Express$69.99 a year
- Merlin Project for iPad$99.99 a year
- Merlin Project for Mac$229.99 a year
Rillsoft Project
- Light — single-user license€357, paid once
- Light — single-user license€357 a month
- Standard — single-user license€579 a month
- Standard — single-user license€579, paid once
- Professional — single-user license€899 a month
- Professional — single-user license€899, paid once
- Enterprise — single-user license€1,399, paid once
- Enterprise — single-user license€1,399 a month
- Light — floating license€413 a month
- Light — floating license€413, paid once
In their own words
Merlin Project
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Rillsoft Project
Rillsoft Project supports project planning, scheduling, resource and capacity planning, multi-project planning, and project controlling. Scheduling tools include Gantt charts, task dependencies, automatic scheduling, critical path analysis, and buffer times. A shared resource pool tracks capacity, qualifications, working times, and availability across parallel projects; capacity analysis can flag demand and bottlenecks before specific employees are assigned. Project controlling compares progress, schedules, effort, and costs with reference plans to identify variances. The software imports and exports MS Project data through XML and Excel data through CSV. It is a Windows desktop client that can work with local project files, an on-premise Integration Server, or Rillsoft Cloud. A full-function trial lasts 30 days; afterward, projects can be read but not created or edited. Freeware is limited to private, non-commercial use, while Reader can view but not edit saved projects. Single-user licenses are listed from €357 a month, plus applicable VAT.