Best Project Scheduling Software for Construction Teams

Procore is the most complete scheduling system in this list for general contractors, because it ties the schedule to drawings, RFIs, submittals, change orders, budgets, and daily logs in one place. The schedule tool links tasks with dependencies and a critical path, and field crews update progress from mobile devices, so the office sees the same plan the site sees. Daily logs record weather, labor, and equipment, which gives a project manager a full record of what happened each day.

Pricing is by quote, based on annual construction volume, which means small builders must talk to sales before they know the cost. That is the main drawback: a team of 10 will pay far more than the $8 to $39 per user tools in this list, and a full rollout takes weeks of setup and training. For general contractors running several large projects at once, Procore is the standard choice, and the depth justifies the price. Smaller teams should weigh Fieldwire first.

Price: quote only

Free plan: No

Website: procore.com

Buildertrend fits residential builders and remodelers that schedule jobs from the first estimate to the final handover. Schedules, budgets, change orders, selections, and client messages sit in one system, so a builder can plan a home, share the schedule with the homeowner through a client portal, and track costs without a separate accounting tool. Templates for common job types speed up scheduling for builders that repeat similar projects.

Pricing is by quote, with no published rates, so a builder must book a demo and talk to sales to get a number. There is no free plan, and new users should budget several days to learn the layout. The scheduling tools are simpler than Microsoft Project, with limited critical path features, so teams that need rigorous critical path analysis should pair it with a dedicated scheduler. For a residential builder that wants one system for sales, scheduling, and client communication, it is a strong fit.

Price: quote only

Free plan: No

Website: buildertrend.com

Autodesk Construction Cloud suits large construction teams that schedule across many projects and need drawings, models, and documents in one system. The Docs module stores the current drawing set, Build adds schedules, RFIs, submittals, and daily logs, and Cost tracks budgets and change orders, all sharing one data model. A planner can link the schedule to the model and the drawing set, so the whole team works from the same record.

Pricing is by quote, with modules sold separately, so a team must talk to sales to get a number for the combination it needs. There is a 30-day free trial, but no free plan. Setup takes admin time, and the system is more than a small builder needs. For large teams that already use AutoCAD or Revit and want one cloud platform for documents, schedules, and costs, Autodesk Construction Cloud is a strong choice.

Price: quote only

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Website: construction.autodesk.com

Microsoft Project is the classic scheduling tool for construction teams that need full critical path, baselines, and resource leveling. Plan 1 at $10 per user per month covers web-based scheduling with grids, boards, and timelines, which is enough for a team that plans and tracks dates. Plan 3 at $30 per user per month adds the desktop app, resource management, and demand planning, while Plan 5 at $55 adds portfolio management and optimization.

There is no free plan, only a 30-day free trial, and Plan 1 lacks the desktop app that many planners rely on for complex schedules. The interface is powerful but takes time to learn, and field staff will find it harder to use than Fieldwire or Buildertrend. For teams already on Microsoft 365 that need rigorous scheduling with critical path and baselines, Microsoft Project remains the benchmark, and it pairs well with a field tool for site work.

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

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Website: microsoft.com

Smartsheet fits construction teams that already think in spreadsheets, since its grid layout feels familiar while adding Gantt charts, dependencies, and critical path. The Pro plan at $9 per user per month includes Gantt view, 10 sheets, and basic reports, which covers a small team scheduling one or two projects. The Business plan at $19 per user per month adds resource management, advanced reports, and proofing, which suits teams that track labor and equipment across jobs.

There is no free plan, only a 30-day free trial, so a team pays from the start. Smartsheet has no built-in RFIs, punch lists, or drawing markup, so field teams will need a companion tool for site work. The interface can feel dense for field staff who only need a simple task list. For office teams that schedule with sheets and need strong reports, Smartsheet is a solid and affordable choice.

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

Free plan: Free trial (30 days)

Website: smartsheet.com

TeamGantt suits small builders that want a clear Gantt chart without paying per user, since it charges a flat monthly fee per account. The Base plan at $59 per month covers 5 projects with unlimited managers and collaborators, so a builder can share the schedule with subcontractors and clients without buying a seat for each one. Drag-and-drop timelines, dependencies, and critical path are easy to learn, and the Builder Edition from $199 per month adds lookahead schedules.

The free Personal plan covers 1 user, 1 project, and 40 tasks, which is enough for a trial. The Base plan caps at 5 projects, and Business from $120 per month is needed for baselines and advanced dependencies. TeamGantt has no built-in RFIs, budgets, or field punch lists, so it works best as a scheduling view alongside a field tool. For small builders that want a simple, shareable schedule at a flat price, it is hard to beat.

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

Free plan: Yes

Website: teamgantt.com

GanttPRO is built around the Gantt chart, which makes it a good fit for construction teams that plan work as a timeline first and a task list second. Every plan, including Core at $8 per user per month billed annually, links tasks with all four dependency types, reschedules linked tasks automatically, and includes the critical path and baselines. The interface is clean, and a planner can build a full project schedule in an afternoon.

There is no free plan, only a 14-day free trial, so a team pays from the start. Resource management and workload views start on the Business plan at $17 per user per month billed annually, which is a jump for teams that track labor across jobs. GanttPRO has no field tools, RFIs, or drawing markup, so site crews will need a separate app. For office planners that want a focused Gantt tool at a low per-user price, GanttPRO is a strong pick.

Price: $8 per user/month (billed annually)

Free plan: Free trial (14 days)

Website: ganttpro.com