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Best Gantt Chart Software

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The short answer

GanttPRO is the top pick for most teams that need a dedicated Gantt chart, because it combines critical path, baselines and dependencies at $7 per user per month when billed annually, below the general project tools here. Teams that want a simple shared timeline can start with TeamGantt, while Microsoft 365 teams may prefer Microsoft Planner.

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Key takeaways

  • GanttPRO leads on dedicated Gantt features at $7 per user per month billed annually.
  • TeamGantt is the only flat fee option here, at $59 per month for Base, which suits a small team with few projects.
  • Microsoft Planner Plan 1 is web only, with no baselines and no critical path, so check those limits first.
  • Smartsheet, monday.com, Wrike, Teamwork, ClickUp and Asana all start below $11 per user per month billed annually, while Airtable starts at $20.
  • Every tool here offers a free plan or a free trial, so a team can check the Gantt view before choosing a subscription.

Comparison

How these compare
ToolBest forPrice rangeFree plan
GanttPRODedicated Gantt charts$7 per user/month (billed annually)Free trial (14 days)
TeamGanttSimple shared timelines$59 per month (flat, Base plan)Yes
Microsoft PlannerMicrosoft 365 teams$10 per user/month (billed annually, Plan 1)Free trial (30 days)
SmartsheetStructured project sheets$9 per member/month (billed annually)Free trial (30 days)
monday.comVisual team boards$9 per seat/month (billed annually)Yes
WrikeCross team project work$9.80 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
TeamworkClient project delivery$9.99 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
ClickUpAll in one work tracking$9 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
AsanaTeam task coordination$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)Yes
AirtableFlexible project records$20 per user/month (billed annually)Yes

How we choose

We reviewed the vendor pricing pages, product docs and feature pages for each tool, and we compared the Gantt features each vendor lists. We checked starting price, free plan or trial, dependencies, critical path, baselines, milestones and auto scheduling, and we noted where a feature needs a higher tier. We did not use customer counts, awards or test results. Prices here are the starting prices shown on the vendor pricing pages on 2026-11-13.

Our full method

The shortlist

★ Best overall

GanttPRO

Best for Dedicated Gantt charts

  • Dedicated Gantt focus with critical path and baselines
  • Resource workload view shows who is overbooked
Price$7 per user/month (billed annually)
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GanttPRO is built around the Gantt chart, so the timeline is the main workspace rather than an extra view. Tasks link with dependencies, and the chart shifts linked dates when a predecessor moves. Milestones mark key dates, and the critical path highlights the chain of tasks that controls the finish date.

Baselines record the original plan, so a manager can compare planned dates with current dates after changes. The workload view shows allocation across people, which helps a lead spot overbooking. Auto scheduling keeps dependent tasks in order.

The trade off is scope. GanttPRO does less outside timeline planning than a general project platform, so teams that also need docs or chat will need another tool. The 14 day trial gives time to check the chart against a real project plan.

Price: $7 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: ganttpro.com

Watch out for

  • No free plan, only a 14 day trial
  • Advanced reporting sits on higher subscription tiers
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TeamGantt

Best for Simple shared timelines
$59 per month (flat, Base plan)

TeamGantt keeps the Gantt chart simple, with drag and drop bars, dependencies and milestones on one shared timeline. A manager can move a bar, extend a date or link tasks. The flat $59 per month Base plan covers 1 manager and 10 collaborators.

Baselines are available, and the chart shows progress against each task. Dependencies link tasks so a delay in one task can be seen in the next, and milestones mark review points or delivery dates. The free Personal plan covers 1 user, 1 project and 40 tasks.

The main limit is scale. Base allows 5 projects and 150 tasks per project, so a team with many parallel projects will need a higher tier or a different tool. It fits best where a clear shared timeline matters most.

Price: $59 per month (flat, Base plan)

Free plan: Yes

Website: teamgantt.com

What we like

  • Flat monthly fee suits small teams
  • Simple drag and drop timeline editing for managers

Watch out for

  • Base plan allows only 5 projects and 150 tasks per project
  • Pricing grows as more projects are added
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Microsoft Planner

Best for Microsoft 365 teams
$10 per user/month (billed annually, Plan 1)

Microsoft Planner Plan 1 adds a timeline view to task boards, so a team already using Microsoft 365 can plan dates without adding a separate system. Tasks carry start and finish dates, owners and checklists, and the timeline shows those tasks as bars. Dependencies link tasks.

The timeline view is useful for a simple schedule, but it is not a full Gantt tool. Plan 1 has no baselines, so there is no saved original plan to compare against slipped dates, and it has no critical path view. It is web only, with no desktop client, and every user also needs a Microsoft 365 licence.

Planner suits a team that wants light date planning inside Microsoft 365. A team that needs baselines, critical path or auto scheduling should look at GanttPRO instead.

Price: $10 per user/month (billed annually, Plan 1)

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Website: microsoft.com

What we like

  • Fits teams already using Microsoft 365
  • Board, grid and timeline views share the same tasks

Watch out for

  • Web only with no desktop client, no baselines and no critical path
  • Every user also needs a Microsoft 365 licence
4

Smartsheet

Best for Structured project sheets
$9 per member/month (billed annually)

Smartsheet builds its Gantt view on top of sheet rows, so each task is a row with dates, owner and status. The Gantt chart draws those rows as bars, and dependencies link tasks so a change in one date can shift the next. Milestones mark key dates, and critical path shows the tasks that control the finish date.

A team should check which plan includes baselines and reporting, since those features sit on higher plans. Auto scheduling is also on higher plans.

Smartsheet fits teams that want one structured record for a project, with the Gantt chart as the visual layer. The 30 day trial is a good time to check whether the sheet layout and plan limits match the way the team works.

Price: $9 per member/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Website: smartsheet.com

What we like

  • Gantt view built on familiar sheet rows
  • Dependencies and critical path support structured plans

Watch out for

  • Gantt features need the Pro plan or higher
  • Interface can feel heavy for simple timeline work
5

monday.com

Best for Visual team boards
$9 per seat/month (billed annually)

monday.com adds a Gantt view to its boards, so the same tasks that appear as cards can also appear as bars on a timeline. Dependencies link tasks, milestones mark key dates, and the chart can show progress against each bar. A manager can switch between board, timeline and Gantt views without re entering task data.

The Gantt view needs a subscription plan, and the entry Basic plan does not include all Gantt features. Critical path, baselines and auto scheduling sit on higher tiers, so a team that needs those features should check the plan details before choosing.

monday.com suits a team that wants a visual workspace first and a Gantt chart second. It works well where the timeline is one view among several, rather than the main planning tool.

Price: $9 per seat/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: monday.com

What we like

  • Gantt view shares data with boards and timelines
  • Dependencies and milestones are easy to set up

Watch out for

  • Gantt view needs a subscription plan, not the free plan
  • Critical path is not on the entry Basic plan
6

Wrike

Best for Cross team project work
$9.80 per user/month (billed annually)

Wrike offers a Gantt chart that can show tasks from more than one project, which helps a team that runs work across departments. Dependencies link tasks, milestones mark key dates, and the critical path view shows the chain that controls the finish date. Baselines record the original plan.

Auto scheduling can move dependent tasks when dates change. Progress, owners and dates sit on the same bars, and the wider workspace adds request forms and approvals.

The free plan does not include the Gantt chart, so a team needs a subscription plan to use it. Setup also takes time, because Wrike has many options for folders and workflows. It fits best where several teams share one system and need a timeline that spans projects.

Price: $9.80 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: wrike.com

What we like

  • Gantt chart links tasks across teams and projects
  • Critical path and baselines support larger plans

Watch out for

  • Gantt chart needs a subscription plan, not the free plan
  • Setup takes time for a team new to Wrike
7

Teamwork

Best for Client project delivery
$9.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Teamwork is built for client work, and its Gantt view shows project tasks, milestones and dependencies on one timeline. A manager can link tasks, set milestones for client reviews or delivery dates, and see progress against each bar. Task lists, time tracking and milestones share the same project record, so the timeline stays linked to the work behind it.

Dependencies show what must finish before the next task can start. Baselines and critical path features sit on higher tiers, so a team that needs those should check the plan that includes them before choosing Teamwork.

Full Gantt work needs a subscription plan. Teamwork fits agencies and service teams that bill by project and need a timeline their clients can follow.

Price: $9.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: teamwork.com

What we like

  • Gantt view suits client work with milestones
  • Task lists, time tracking and milestones share one plan

Watch out for

  • Advanced Gantt features need higher subscription tiers
  • Reporting depth is limited on the entry plan
8

ClickUp

Best for All in one work tracking
$9 per user/month (billed annually)

ClickUp adds a Gantt view to task, doc and goal features, so the timeline can sit beside lists, boards and calendars. Dependencies link tasks, milestones mark key dates, and the critical path view shows the tasks that control the finish date. Baselines are on higher plans, and auto scheduling can move dependent tasks when dates change.

The Gantt view needs a subscription plan, and some of the deeper Gantt options sit on higher tiers. A team should check which plan includes the Gantt features it needs before committing.

ClickUp suits a team that wants one workspace for many kinds of work, with the Gantt chart as one view among others. The range of options can feel crowded at first, so set up one project well before adding more.

Price: $9 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: clickup.com

What we like

  • Gantt view is part of a wide feature set
  • Dependencies, milestones and critical path are available

Watch out for

  • Gantt features need a subscription plan, not the free plan
  • The wide feature set can feel crowded at first
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Asana

Best for Team task coordination
$10.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Asana offers a Timeline view that works like a Gantt chart, with tasks shown as bars, dependencies linking tasks and milestones marking key dates. A manager can drag a bar to change a date, and dependent tasks can shift in line with the change. The view is clear and simple, which suits teams that coordinate work across many people.

The entry Starter plan includes the Timeline view, but baselines, critical path and some auto scheduling options need higher tiers. Asana calls the view Timeline rather than Gantt, and the feature set is lighter than a dedicated Gantt tool.

Asana fits teams that coordinate tasks across departments and want a clear shared timeline. The free plan covers basic task work, while the subscription plans add the Timeline view and deeper project features.

Price: $10.99 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: asana.com

What we like

  • Timeline view links tasks with dependencies
  • Milestones and progress tracking are clear and simple

Watch out for

  • Timeline is not a full Gantt chart on the entry plan
  • Baselines and critical path need higher tiers
10

Airtable

Best for Flexible project records
$20 per user/month (billed annually)

Airtable builds its Gantt view on linked records, so a project can hold tasks, owners, dates, budgets and files in one base. The Gantt view draws those records as bars, with dependencies linking tasks and milestones marking key dates. The same data can also appear as a grid, calendar or kanban view.

The Gantt view needs a subscription plan, and Airtable has the highest starting price in this comparison at $20 per user per month billed annually. That price may be hard to justify for a team that only needs a timeline.

Airtable fits teams that plan around linked data and want a Gantt view on top of that data. The free plan is useful for checking the record layout before choosing a subscription plan.

Price: $20 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Yes

Website: airtable.com

What we like

  • Gantt view draws on flexible linked records
  • Timeline and calendar views share the same data

Watch out for

  • Highest starting price in this comparison at $20 per user per month
  • Gantt view needs a subscription plan

What to check before you buy

Check four points before choosing a Gantt tool. First, confirm that the plan you will buy includes the Gantt features you need, because critical path, baselines and auto scheduling often sit on higher tiers. Second, check the dependency rules. Third, check the free plan or trial limits, including projects, tasks and users. Fourth, check whether every user needs another licence.

The table works out the cost for a team of 10. GanttPRO at $7 per user per month is $70 per month for 10 people when billed annually. Microsoft Planner Plan 1 at $10 per user per month is $100 per month for 10 people when billed annually, TeamGantt Base is a flat $59 per month, not per user, for 1 manager and 10 collaborators, within its 5 project and 150 task per project limits.

Use this checklist before buying. Confirm the Gantt view is included in the plan you will buy. Confirm dependencies, milestones, critical path and baselines are included. Confirm the number of projects and tasks the plan allows. Confirm the trial length and what happens when it ends. Confirm the monthly cost for your team size.

FAQ

What is the best Gantt chart software for a small team?

GanttPRO is the best choice for a small team that needs a dedicated Gantt chart, because it offers dependencies, critical path, baselines and a workload view at $7 per user per month billed annually. TeamGantt is a good alternative where a simple shared timeline and a flat $59 per month fee matter more than deep Gantt features.

Do I need a dedicated Gantt tool or a general project tool?

Choose a dedicated Gantt tool such as GanttPRO when the timeline is the main plan, with many dependencies, a critical path and baselines that must stay visible. Choose a general project tool such as Asana, monday.com or ClickUp when the timeline is one view among boards, docs and task lists.

What is the difference between a baseline and a milestone in a Gantt chart?

A baseline is a saved copy of the original plan, with planned start and finish dates for each task, so a manager can compare the current dates with the plan after changes. A milestone is a single date on the chart that marks a key event, such as a review, approval or delivery.

Can I use a Gantt chart for free?

Yes, several tools in this list offer a free plan, including TeamGantt, monday.com, Wrike, Teamwork, ClickUp, Asana and Airtable, while GanttPRO, Microsoft Planner and Smartsheet offer free trials of 14 or 30 days. Free plans often limit the Gantt view, projects or tasks, so check those limits before relying on a free plan for a live project.

How much does Gantt chart software cost for a team of 10?

The cost depends on the tool and the plan. GanttPRO costs $70 per month for 10 people at $7 per user per month billed annually. Microsoft Planner Plan 1 costs $100 per month for 10 people at $10 per user per month billed annually, before the Microsoft 365 licence cost. TeamGantt Base costs a flat $59 per month for 1 manager and 10 collaborators.

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