GanttProject

Pros

It's a good software for planning and project management I always use it. It's simple and works properly.

Cons

Unfortunately you can't use it for several projects at the same time because the gantt chart becomes complicated and unreadable.

Pros

Free product with tons of features to help manage projects. Easy and intuitive to learn

Cons

It can sometimes lag or glitch when editing event details, possibly fixed in updates.

Pros

Being open souce it is a simple solution that can be hosted on-premises. We can use it whenever the customer environment is closed or the information needs to be archived later.

Cons

Reporting features need more options, specially to manage Agile/Scrum projects. Integration to manage Sprints could be useful as well.

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Reasons for Choosing GanttProject

Switched From

Reasons for Switching to GanttProject

Pros

It's free, simple, basic functions, all that it's immediately necessary to start a project.

Cons

Ease of use for certain functions by drag and dropping (for example to set the completion percentage; UI.

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Reasons for Switching to GanttProject

Pros

straightforward and user-friendly, for basic project planning without an overwhelming set of features. It’s great for small to medium projects

Cons

GanttProject is desktop-based, allowing you to work offline, which is handy in environments with limited internet connectivity.

Pros

The best thing about GanttProject is the fact that it's been around, multiplatform and free for many years now, and it comes with a strong community.It's easy to find tutorials and/or support on the existing features, making it very accessible to anyone who would like to try Gantt Charts organisation for their own project.

Cons

GanttProject is lacking a proper bug management, at the moment of the review, there are many bugs related to the management of time off that makes the software almost unusable for a proper and professional management.It's fine for small teams, and projects, but as soon as you want to expend to large range of teams and employees, with various holidays and time off, it doesn't deliver, and the tool becomes almost unsable.

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Reasons for Switching to GanttProject

Pros

- simple to use
- clear presentation
- auto generate critical path

Cons

- the ui/ux i.e. you have to hit the first letter twice in all inputs... weird

Pros

Ease of use. User friendly. Not that complicated.

Cons

So far nothing is not to like with this GanttProject

Pros

GanttProject is very easy to setup and use

Cons

To simple and not easy to track resources

Pros

its free and very easy to pick up, a great option if there's not a lot in the budget

Cons

can have a budget look to the pdfs, sometimes awkward when making back adjustments

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

Pros

Honestly, I've been using this freeware program for MANY years and has helped me prepare gantt charts for many things, including but not limited to, detailed production schedules for film projects. I've also used it to create a development schedule for a mobile app I'm involved with. It's pretty easy to use once you understand the basics of gantt charts and you'll never use another program again. The best part is I've been using this software for a long time and have never had to pay a cent to use it. Can you say that about other similar products out there that have the same features? SIMPLY AMAZING. I'm so happy to see this company still up and running and wish them nothing but the best as we move further into 2018. Give it a shot, you have nothing to loose, literally. 9/10!

Cons

Nothing. It's free. It's simple. It's awesome. OK... if I had to get "picky", I'd maybe say the one thing that could make this better would be if they had an online version where you can access your gantt charts anywhere on-the-go. Other than that though, nothing to complain about!

Pros

The software has a clean and intuitive interface. It doesn't have all the features of MS Project, but for a free software it's quite complete. I can keep track of the tasks on it and set up the precedence without any problems.

Cons

Some information takes a lot of clicks to enter, especially the custom column data you enter. Developers could simplify the layout.

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.

Pros

I use GanttProject on my Macbook and it has been my go-to tool when I look to create a project timeline. The software is free so there is no excuse not to try it. I have used MS Project in the past and I would say that GanttProject is easier to use (especially for smaller projects) and definitely more economical than paying for Project.

Cons

I have no cons. It does its intended job extremely well.

Pros

- Very easy to teach and use. Our newcomers pick this up quickly.
- Its simple but packed with many options
- Makes life much easier as a project manager

Cons

- The text font gets a little weird when you re-size the screen you're working on
- Nothing else really, it's a nice product

Pros

Easy to create tasks, you can create dependencies between them and you can include elements such as costs, differentiate tasks by colors, define their duration among others. You can easily see the progress of each task or the project in general.

Cons

This program is very easy to use, however it still has some defects when it is running, a disadvantage is that it does not allow the printing of the diagrams pert.
It does not allow to see free days assigned to specific resources within the Gannt chart.

Pros

GanttProject is very user friendly and much easier to get running than most other Gantt chart software.

Cons

Very minimalistic, could use some more features in future upgrades

Pros

simplicity, speed, efficiency. So I can summarize this software. Increase performance when planning your project and simplify the work of a project manager

Cons

I think it can be improved a bit more at the interface level. Make it a bit more intuitive so that it is not complicated when working on the gantt diagrams or the planning of my projects

Pros

It does all the basic stuff you'd expect, is very intuitive and comes without the annoying "I know better than you" features you get with a certain popular paid-for planner. It's compatible with MS Project files & can import/export them as well as to CSVs. IT uses the common short cut keys too.
It's reliable which is more than I can say for some other online apps. Updates get applied regularly and everything is still there.
I got the basics of my first plan functional within a couple of hours of downloading it (100+ lines).

Cons

It's a bit clunky in places e.g. when entering a new task you have to overtype the default name, but that's just a minor point.

Pros

it is very easy to link tasks, add remove or edit. The overall appearance of the program is very simple but still accomplishes everything you need it to.

Cons

It was a little tricky to figure out how to un link tasks from one another that were accidentally linked

Pros

I like how easy this software was able to figure. I am also impressed with how affordable this software is to use. I was able to create a Gantt chart the first day upon use of this software. This is the software of choice at my university, therefore, it must be legitimate.

Cons

Adding little details to my GanttProject proved to be difficult to figure out without training. I was also unimpressed by how low quality the design is on the software itself. It is not very appealing.

Pros

It has the basic functionalities and most used in this type of programs. Good presence Possibility of export / import to more common formats.

Cons

It does not allow to see free days assigned to specific resources within the Gannt chart, if the general free days.

Pros

Valid alternative to Microsoft Project, it permits to keep trace of the various tasks and provide a GANTT to the customer

Cons

Various operations are more complicated to do compared to other commercial alternatives.

Pros

It has a free version that's make it the best quality/cost compromise :-)

Cons

Not at MS PROJECT level for interface & ease of use

Pros

The simplicity of utilisation and the functionnality

Cons

When there have many tasks to organised, the visual is too small

Pros

its a software very easy to use and lightweight

Cons

the software sometime it come out sudden error

Pros

After trying several softwares, GanttProject is the best free option I've found. It pretty easy to use and have the main features I need.

Cons

Not totally compatible with MS Project. It's a little bit hard to export the files in formats other than .gan

Pros

GanttProject is very effective for the purpose - make a Gantt diagram. It is easy to use and free of charge.

Cons

It doesn't contain so much features as some rivals, but it fits the purpose.

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.

Pros

Easy to use and share to plan project with stage

Cons

Basic ergonomics and few import/export tools to other applications

Pros

simple to use, does all the basics well
easy onboarding

Cons

some of the form behaviour is a bit different from visio but a small learning curve.
It might struggle within very large enterprise projects with hundreds of contributors - i havent tested

Pros

It makes the project management process so smooth

Cons

Sometimes the app gets laggy. however it's rare

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.

Pros

Very good and intuitive software with a steep learning curve

Cons

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

Pros

The price. For basic features, a basic price is fair

Cons

Not as quick and intuitive to use as some others

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.

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Reasons for Choosing GanttProject

Reasons for Switching to GanttProject

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

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.

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.

Pros

- The simplicity of the software. Fast and easy to setup. Also non-PMs understand it.
- Resource Management with conflict checks
- Sequencing of Tasks/WBS

Cons

- Printout of GANNT chart very hard and complicated. Hard to get the scaling to work

Pros

You can have GanttProject for free or low price, and it is very easy to use, export and import projects, print a Gantt or Pert, and in addition to Project Management, we can manage resources and estimate costs.

Cons

When we have to move a task from a future date to a near date, the tasks connected to this task, by precedence connector, are not moved back automatically, which requires us to move those tasks too, manually. In these cases, we are using the task's properties called "earliest begin" to choose one date earlier.

Also, I'd like to have GanttProject running on iOS and Android devices.

Pros

I like how easy it is to use. Adding, removing, or editing tasks is easily done. The amount of detail you can attach to tasks or groups of tasks is very useful. I like how you can visualize tasks in a timeline fashion (with dates easily visible), and keep tabs on what is happening with reference to other tasks in the project (ie, parallel paths data). Adding or removing time from tasks integrates nicely with tasks that reference them, making it easy to make adjustments.

Cons

Two things I dislike about this: 1. Zooming in and scrolling on the timeline is so hard to use. If your project does not fit nicely within the couple of zoom levels, it does make it hard to visualize everything. Then, scrolling is sometimes almost impossible. Sometimes the left-right scrolling does not work, and sometimes you can't scroll enough to see your entire project. That seems like a bug that could be fixed. 2. The export features are lacking. You can print or save as a .pdf but there are no formatting options. So, your large project timeline you email to your colleagues is a several page document that simply chops up the timeline into tiles. Basically, only those with GanttProject installed can view the timeline.

Pros

This very complete application for project management, has one of the most familiar diagrams in the computer world, focused on seeing the duration times of each task and which task precedes another, excellent for organizing projects and always having the application without depending on a connection, is open source and free.

Cons

Currently, there is a lack of improvements and the addition of tools and functionalities with which other applications for project management count, so to stay in the market fight they must improve.

Pros

GanttProject is not a simplified project management tool. It is a powerful tool because it offers all you need to control activities, resources and deliverables.

It has a simple interface, use a few computer resources and it's free of charge for any purpose.

It offers good resources to work with external people, sharing the project plan in the network, and importing/exporting content (as possible) to traditional commercial products.

Cons

Collaboration resources are still weak and are in need of improvement.

It is not ready for new agile initiatives reducing the scope of its use.

Pros

GanttCloud is extremely beneficial to my team. It is reasonably priced and allows many people to edit tasks from separate locations and even at the same time (merging).

Another key feature is the ability to have "parent" tasks which creates a flow-down structure. When 4 tasks all rely on getting lab access, they all adjust as a person adjusts the date in which they received lab access.

Cons

There is no handbook. Some features are clunky. Dates of events sometimes will not accurately reflect the constraints of parent events (it is hard to figure out why).

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.

Pros

Ease of use, import of MS Project Files. Flexible roles and other features, so you can get it as you need it.
Drag and drop alteration of dependencies and delays.

Cons

Only one project open at a time, report format is cumbersome and not very editable.

Pros

I'm a relatively new user to Gantt Project. I began looking for a good Gantt Chart application several months ago to help organize AV technical installations in a detailed, organized fashion and found Gantt Project through my Avixa training course. I love that's it's freeware! It's a great, powerful tool for creating and organizing basic projects and tracking/planning your progress along the way. There are a few different way to view and edit your data but overall it was very intuitive to get up and running quickly. It also supports different operating systems.

Cons

It isn't cloud based for collaboration with a team in real time...so for my team we will keep the files on cloud based storage and can work on them one at a time. Using the software on a Mac I discovered a glitch...when scrolling the calendar from left to right or vice versa using two-finger scroll, it seems to malfunction and only want to move forward in time. You can get back to an earlier date by manually clicking and dragging.

Pros

I love this tool! Easy to work in it, gantt is very usefull, it is free, it gives you no limits.

Cons

The only constraint here is the thing that this software is not online... If I would need to use some other computer than mine, I'd need to save a project and transfer... Not very useful and a step backwards in the time of cloud software.... Overall it is an amazing solution!