{"id":7009,"date":"2024-03-28T12:04:00","date_gmt":"2024-03-28T12:04:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/?p=7009"},"modified":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-07-23T00:00:00","slug":"best-gantt-chart-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/plaky.com\/blog\/best-gantt-chart-software\/","title":{"rendered":"12 Best Gantt Chart Software: Tested & Reviewed (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Imagine launching a high-stakes product \u2014 one with tight deadlines, multiple teams, and many moving parts. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, picture trying to manage it all through countless meetings and scattered spreadsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chaos, right?<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This is where Gantt charts<\/strong> shine. As a visual timeline<\/strong> showing tasks as bars to let teams track progress and deadlines, a Gantt chart brings structure to complex projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

To help you find the best Gantt software for your needs, I tested several apps that offer this feature either through a free plan or a free trial.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Keep reading to see all the details!<\/p>\n\n\n

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WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n

Top 12 Gantt chart tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

A total of 12 Gantt chart apps made it onto my list. Here\u2019s what you can expect in my reviews further in the article!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Tool<\/strong><\/th>Best for<\/strong><\/th>Free trial<\/strong><\/th>Free plan<\/strong><\/th>Lowest price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Plaky by CAKE.com<\/td>Affordable Gantt charts<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$3.99\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Smartsheet<\/td>Excel enthusiasts<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u274c<\/td>$9\/member\/month<\/td><\/tr>
monday.com<\/td>Project planning<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$9\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr>
GanttPRO<\/td>Gantt beginners<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u274c<\/td>$7.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
ClickUp<\/td>Feature-rich customization<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$7\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Hive<\/td>Fast-paced teams<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$3\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
TeamGantt<\/td>Complex projects<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$49\/month\/manager<\/td><\/tr>
Asana<\/td>Task-oriented teams<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$10.99\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Notion<\/td>Free Gantt charts<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$10\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Instagantt<\/td>Standalone Gantt simplicity<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u274c<\/td>$12\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Toggl Plan<\/td>Resource management<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$5\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Jira<\/td>Agile teams<\/td>\u2714<\/td>\u2714<\/td>$7.53\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Criteria for choosing Gantt chart software<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Opting for the right Gantt chart tool isn\u2019t that straightforward because not all apps offer the same benefits. However, the decision doesn\u2019t have to be difficult either \u2014 just look into the following questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n