GanttProject

Can't beat what you get for a free cross-platform Project Planning Software

Comments: I used to use Gantter, but then they started charging. I have tried ProjectLibre but it is a bit steep of a learning curve. This software hits what I need which is free and simple to use. This gets the job done everytime for my 3 month customer projects. I only use about two-three resources which makes my planning a bit simpler. The webpage export is great as is the png output. Makes it easy to share.

Pros:

I am mainly a Linux user and this software along with ProjectLibre are the only Gantt Software I can find that isn't web-based or charged for. This is very easy to get up and going and export a simple project roadmap for customer review.

Cons:

The UI is still probably a work in progress. I don't really mind that much but it doesn't blow you away. There are not tons of features, but has everything I use. I am not a Project Manager though.

Very Powerful Open Source Project Management and Schedule Software

Pros:

compatible across multiple platforms and softwares, user interface and

Cons:

We are using desktop versions and editing common files in cloud storage so there is the risk of overwriting files and losing work.

GanttProject a basic alternative to manage a project

Comments: I have done five small projects with the tool, it has been useful and excellent at the level of expressing the goals of those involved, the participants, the time of development of each task, activity, types of associated deliverables and the participants of each of the activities , level of responsibility and hours of dedication, really that is very useful in terms of the general visualization of the goal.
Unfortunately I can not automatically define in this software the levels of resource overload, the critical path of the processes and the possible bottlenecks of the process.
In general, the software is good and practical at your level.
I can define and design a project for free and manage the main structure of the project, share it with the people involved and they can deploy it by installing the tool in any existing operating system

Pros:

If you want to create or manipulate a Gantt chart without having to pay for the license of a commercial program, this open source program is a good option because it is easily manipulated, the menu bars are very similar to other programs aimed at managing of projects and instinctively you get what you're looking to develop. It is universal since it allows you to import and export files made in MSProject and CSV, with the software you can perform the PERT without problems, although the graphic representation is very generic and unattractive, the performance of the program in projects of academic or small scale is outstanding. You can install in Windows, Mac and Linux, It has good compatibility. It is free download, although the developers appreciate some donation, very suitable for students, universities, companies that handle small projects and little staff. Does not consume many computer resources, the software weighs only 14MB.

Cons:

It allows you to allocate the human resource and time, but does not perform complex analysis of those components, you can not easily identify who is overloading tasks, where is the critical path? What processes are the bottlenecks? The design is very primitive, lacks development, but it is like that small car that allows you to reach the goal at a moderate speed The printing of the diagrams is cumbersome, you must work with care in the design of the printing area, the software is associated more with the visualization than with the printing of reports. GanttChart is not compatible with the spring XER format, it must be passed through MSproject

Good Alternative for project management

Pros:

The initial setup is very easy which is a very good aspect of it. The software is very simple and charts are easy to make. The resource management is simple which was the most i used in this software.

Cons:

There are not much cons in this software, it is simple and easy to use. It would be great to have a mobile application of it.

GanttProject

Pros:

Easy to use and share to plan project with stage

Cons:

Basic ergonomics and few import/export tools to other applications

Long time user

Comments: Very easy to use. Easy to enter tasks and view gantt charts.

Pros:

Could manage several projects at the same time

Cons:

Don't know - it met our needs. Used it to manage several projects at one time

useful tracking tool

Pros:

The ability to easily add scheduled items and move them to the correct order

Cons:

Not sure that I have a least feature yet.

GanttProject-good experiences

Pros:

Very good and intuitive software with a steep learning curve

Cons:

...none, perhaps missing integration into common office products..

GanttProject

Comments: GanttProject is an excellent tool for managing projects.

Pros:

GanttProject is a powerful, free project scheduling and management tool that helps me stay organized and on track with my projects. I love that it allows me to break down my tasks into smaller, manageable pieces and set deadlines and milestones to ensure that I'm meeting my goals. It also helps me keep track of resources and costs, which is important when managing a budget.

Cons:

I do not dislike anything about this product.

One of the best project managers in local applications

Comments: Have a tool that allows me to organize my projects in a visual way, easier to present to clients or users outside the area, with which they can better understand the times each task takes.

Pros:

GanttProject is one of the best local tools for project management, it allows you to visualize your projects in a graphic way, being more pleasant for introductions to your team or clients, opting for a simple image of a complex system, helping your presentation and understanding, showing in graphical ranges how much it takes to develop each task, group that participates and more, all this of its more known tool the gantt diagram, is a very unique way to organize the projects and facilitate their understanding and progression.

Cons:

One of the most important disadvantages is that the bars do not indicate the amount of work but only the time invested, this does not allow to see how many resources will participate in the task, the case can be presented where a shorter bar actually takes much more work and personnel involved which brings confusion or detracts from the diagram.

Top Tier Open Source

Pros:

GanttProject is a free, open-source project management software that allows users to create and manage Gantt charts for their projects. The software is easy to use and offers a variety of features such as task dependencies, resource management, and team collaboration. It also allows users to export their charts in a variety of formats, including PDF and PNG. Overall, GanttProject is a great option for individuals and small teams looking for a simple and effective project management tool.

Cons:

GanttProject may not be as feature-rich as some paid alternatives.

A good alternative to manage projects

Comments: Although it is a bit complicated when using it for the first time, with a few days of practice you can use the tool very easily, allowing you to manage your projects without inconvenience.

Pros:

One of the things I like most about ganttproject is that it is completely free! In addition to this, I can download it to my machine and work with it anywhere without the need to be connected to the internet; it is very easy for me to place activities, dependencies and see them automatically in a diagram.

Cons:

Its interface is a bit complicated, which does not make it very intuitive. For the inexperienced user it could be a headache to generate a gantt chart with this software.

Great concept, old interface design

Comments: I used it with team school projects and GanttProject was a great way to understand how much time each part of the team will take.
It actually help me relax when I could see that we had time for each part of the process, as long as everyone was aware of what was left to do.

Pros:

GanttProject is good option for project management since it helps you to visualice yours and all your team workflow. I like it how you can have subtasks ad how yo can project them on a timeline with exact dates. Understanding Gantt charts will help you have more control over your time, and it is specially usefull when dealing with tight deadlines. This app will help you to see the big picture and realize what you need to do faster but also, what kind of tasks can be done at the same time.

Cons:

What I don't like about this software it's the design. It looks old and it is not as intuitive as it could be. That's why it will work with you only if you have some previous information on how to manage and incorporate Gantt technique on your project managment. Otherwise, it will only appear as something complicated that wil take you more time of your workflow. If they could improve the visual design of the interface, i bet it could be more user friendly and actually make you believe it is helping you to make your workflow easier and faster.

my first choice when I start to plan a new project

Comments: I always picked Gantt Project to make the planning of my project and the follow up of them: it's easy, simple and super practical!! I recommend it for sure

Pros:

The best features of this software is the dependance option that adapts the following tasks when one needs to be moved, we can also directly set up manually a dependance by a number of day when we do not work certain days which is very useful!

Cons:

When you want to export the planning; if it's a big one it is hard to have it readable on one page sometimes

Mac Project Manager

Comments: I'm a Mac user and test several apps, but I use Gantt Project from 2015 to all my projects, great software.

Pros:

Intuitive, easy to use, the perfect Mac Project Manager, compatible whit Ms Project.

Cons:

The graphic environment is a little heavy and poor.

Just Gantt but Gantt

Pros:

The software is fully concentrated on the Gantt diagram and a task must have a start date and end date. Other kinds of tasks are not included.

Cons:

There are other project softwarres more completed

A step up in functionality from Excel.

Comments: Overall, I liked the software's features offered beyond spreadsheets. However, I found the ease of use lacking and have reverted back to Excel.

Pros:

The specific function the software brings to creating and managing a Gantt chart adds value over using a spreadsheet. Dependent tasks and stacking timelines are much easier than in Excel.

Cons:

Dragging sub-tasks to move their parent is clunky and bug ridden. This occasionally results in a task being duplicated.

A good alternative to working with a Gantt

Comments: I planned in its moment a project, so of this way, we had more control over all task and its time.

Pros:

Despite the product is few know, it has a basic functionality as schedule tasks, link all task, create a critical path, export information. this product achieves its functionality as well.

Cons:

Sincerely the first thing that I saw was the poor user interface, the product would be more attractive for the users.

Perfect software to make your Gantt diagrams

Pros:

It allows you to perform your Gantt diagrams, ordering your tasks quickly and easily, allowing you to calculate the critical path

Cons:

In my opinion this program has no problem

Great product and easy to use.

Comments: This product has made my life very easy. I had to plan a project and this software gave me clarity and focus to ensure success.

Pros:

At a basic level it provides everything you need to get a project planned and to execute it well. It is very easy to open and use and easy to make adjustments on the fly. The interface is easy to read and understand and the GANTT chart is very clear and easy to follow.

Cons:

More functionality would be nice, but the base product is great. It would be good to have some control over the look and feel of some features such as to lock the zoom level on the GANTT chart or to customise the task list view to display information you'd like to see.

An app for projects and other things for free

Pros:

Use Gantt Project is very easy, because this app includes a basis menu to add the task, manage the calendars and set specific features to your projects, but the most important of all, is the Resource Chart option, where you can manage Human Resources, Assign Resources, and Monitor the task assignments, you can find all that things in this free app.

Cons:

In some aspects the app is very basis, the interphase is a little ugly, and the way the app manage the data is a little gross, and only uses basis elements of a project leaving behind important aspects, like a milestones or red routes.

Use for Work to Create Project Timelines

Pros:

Great to get a basic timeline up for a project. Can input different steps and due dates of each step in the project.

Cons:

Can not put the fine details of each project step in order to better understand how the project is going.

Awesome tool for project management

Comments: Overall its a great management tool and helps you in organising your projects and making sure you meet all the deadlines.

Pros:

GanttProject helps in efficiently organising your projects and all the documents related to these projects. Support is available for wide variety of formats. You can load them up and get started with keeping track of your project's progress.

Cons:

UI/UX can be improved when compared with some of the other project management products available in the market.

An option for people who works with projects

Comments: It is a free option, but not the best one.

Pros:

It is very light its does not weight to much, it is available in iOS, Linux and Windows, and it is free for everybody to use without any cost, come with basic tools and you can use anywhere you want.

Cons:

It is very basic and simple, you only a Gantt Chart with no other options to put information on your project so it is very limitated, I think they have to improve a lot this app.

GanttProject is Great!

Comments: With Gantt chart, we're able to put together a schedule, quickly, easily and for no cost, to help our clients understand the scope of our project! It's been great!

Pros:

GanttProject allows me to quickly make project schedules to share with my team or with clients to easily track status and project completion.

Cons:

I do wish you could customize the look of the charts a little more, but for a free resource, what they have works great!