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Project Planning Software
Project planning software helps teams organize tasks, timelines, people and project work. The right fit depends on the planning views you need and whether it works on the platforms your team uses.
The signal score is out of 10; marks show whether a product has a public API, open-source code or a free tier.
- 25 platforms
- 3 with a public API on this page
- 17 with a free tier
- Checked 28 Sept 2026
- 1 RRedmineredmine.org
Redmine is a flexible, cross-platform project-management web application built with Ruby on Rails and designed for self-hosting.
- 2 RRationalPlanrationalplan.com
RationalPlan is project-management software for planning, scheduling, resource allocation, progress tracking, cost estimation and budget control.
- 3 TC
Teamwork.comteamwork.comProject management software for web, desktop, and mobile, with an API and extension.
- 4 P
ProjectLibreprojectlibre.comProjectLibre Cloud combines scheduling, resources, risk, cost, performance, team collaboration, and AI in one project model.
- 5 T
Twprojecttwproject.comProject planning with time tracking on web or self-hosted systems, plus a free plan and 15-day trial.
- 6 B
Basecampbasecamp.comBasecamp describes itself as project management software for organizing work, discussions, decisions, files, deadlines, and project delivery.
- 7 F
Freedcampfreedcamp.comFreedcamp describes itself as project management software that helps teams streamline projects, processes, workflows, time tracking, and issues.
- 8 PP
Project Plan 365projectplan365.com - 9 O
OpenProjectopenproject.orgOpenProject is web-based project management software for classic, agile, or hybrid projects.
- 10 NNutcachenutcache.com
Nutcache combines project planning, task management, time tracking, budgeting, team collaboration, and invoicing in one platform.
- 11 G
GanttPROganttpro.comGanttPRO is online Gantt chart software for planning and managing simple tasks and complex projects.
- 12 A
ActiveCollabactivecollab.comActiveCollab describes itself as a productivity and collaboration workspace for service businesses, including agencies and consultancies.
- 13 MPMicrosoft Projectmicrosoft.com
Planner brings tasks, to-do lists, plans, and projects together in one online work management experience.
- 14 MPMerlin Projectprojectwizards.net
Merlin Project is a project management app with Gantt, Kanban, mind map and workload views using one data source.
- 15 T
Taigataiga.ioTaiga is open-source project management software for cross-functional teams using Scrum and Kanban.
- 16 PProofHubproofhub.com
ProofHub is project management and team collaboration software for teams of all sizes.
- 17 W
Workzoneworkzone.comProject planning software with guest access and time tracking, plus a 14-day trial.
- 18 RRedboothredbooth.com
- 19 FS
FastTrack Scheduleaecsoftware.comFastTrack Schedule is project management software for planning, tracking, and reporting projects.
- 20 C
Celoxisceloxis.comCeloxis is enterprise project and portfolio management software for teams managing complex work.
- 21 T
TeamGanttteamgantt.comProject planning with Gantt charts, time tracking, and automation on web, iOS, and Android.
- 22 ZP
Zoho Projectszoho.com - 23 PPP4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)perforce.com
- 24 AP
Asta Powerprojectelecosoft.comAsta Powerproject is construction planning software for projects ranging from single-storey extensions to megaprojects.
- 25 P
ProjectManagerprojectmanager.com
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How to choose
Which planning views and controls do I need?
Choose a tool with the views and controls that match how you plan work. Compare Gantt charts, task dependencies and baseline tracking.
A Gantt chart lays tasks out on a timeline. Dependencies show which tasks rely on others; baseline tracking lets you compare a plan with its starting schedule.
Does it help me manage people and resources?
Look for resource management if you need to plan how people or other resources are assigned to project work.
Check project templates too if you want to start from a reusable project plan.
Which platforms does it need to run on?
Choose a product that supports the platforms your team relies on. The board compares web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and API availability.
Check the product details for the specific platform support you need before deciding.
Can I try it for free, and what does it cost?
Compare free plans, free trials and paid starting prices. A free plan and a time-limited trial are different ways to try a product.
Pricing may be per user or quoted on request, so check the listed terms against your team's needs.
Can it connect to the tools we already use?
Check for a public API if you need a way for software to exchange information with other apps. The API mark indicates whether one is listed.
Confirm that the connections you rely on are supported before choosing a project planning tool.
Questions
What should I look for in project planning software?
Compare planning features such as Gantt charts, task dependencies, baseline tracking, resource management and project templates, then check platform support and price.
What does a Gantt chart do?
A Gantt chart lays project tasks out on a timeline, helping you view the schedule.
What is the difference between a free plan and a free trial?
A free plan is an ongoing free option; a free trial gives temporary access before a purchase decision.
How can I tell whether project planning software works on my device?
Check its platform support for web, iOS, Windows, Android or macOS, depending on what you use.
What does a public API mean for project planning software?
A public API is a published way for other software to exchange information with the product. Check whether it supports the connections you need.
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