Free, open-source alternatives to Microsoft Project
Project planning with Gantt charts. 3 apps you can run yourself instead of Microsoft Project, sorted by how well they replace it. Each one is open source, so your data stays with you.
OpenProjectBest match
Manage your projects, tasks and goals. Collaborate via work packages and link them to your pull requests on Github.
ProjeQtOr
Complete, mature, multi-user project management system with extensive functionality for all phases of a project.
Leantime
Lean project management system for small teams and startups helping to manage projects from ideation through delivery.
Side by side
| App | Stars | License | Activity | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| OpenProject | 16,400 | GPL-3.0 | Ruby, Debian packages, Docker | |
| ProjeQtOr | - | AGPL-3.0 | PHP | |
| Leantime | 11,820 | AGPL-3.0 | PHP, Docker |
Why replace Microsoft Project?
Microsoft Project works, but your data lives in someone else's account, the price can change at any time, and features can disappear. An open-source app you run yourself is yours: you choose where it runs, who can see the data, and when to update.
Questions
What is the best free alternative to Microsoft Project?
OpenProject is the closest open-source replacement for Microsoft Project in our list. ProjeQtOr and Leantime are worth a look too, depending on what you need.
Can I self-host an alternative to Microsoft Project?
Yes. All 3 apps on this page are open source and can run on your own server, usually with Docker, or on a managed host that installs them for you.