planomatti / Gantt instead of Excel
Timeline without formulas
Gantt chart instead of Excel: free and together
A timeline in Excel starts fast and then becomes tedious: colouring bars by hand, formulas for planned vs actual, versions sent around by email. planomatti draws the Gantt timeline automatically, calculates planned vs actual and everyone works live on the same plan.
- Free, no subscription
- Export as PDF, PNG, SVG, CSV
- Hosted in Switzerland
planomatti and Excel at a glance
Excel can do almost anything, but a timeline stays manual work. planomatti is built exactly for that.
| planomatti | Excel / spreadsheet | |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt bars | Automatic from start and duration | By hand or with formulas |
| Planned vs actual | Automatic, incl. milestones | Build your own formulas |
| Collaboration | Live, everyone on the same plan | Versions by email or a shared file |
| Tasks, checklists, comments | Yes | No |
| Scrum and Kanban | Yes, with the same tasks | No |
| On the phone | Yes, as an app | Limited |
| Cost | Free | Part of Microsoft 365 |
| Custom calculations | No | Yes, anything |
Still want a spreadsheet? The Excel timeline template is a free download.
When planomatti is the better choice
- Several people work on the same timeline.
- You want to track planned vs actual without formulas.
- Your timeline comes with tasks, checklists and a board.
- The plan should be exported nicely, e.g. for IPA documentation.
When Excel is enough
- You plan alone with just a few rows.
- You need your own calculations, e.g. costs or budgets.
- The requirements explicitly ask for an Excel file.
Tip: export your planomatti timeline as CSV and keep working with it in Excel.
From Excel to Gantt in 3 minutes
- 01Create an account
Sign up for free, no credit card.
- 02Pick a template
Blank workspace, IPA or another template.
- 03Move your rows
Add phases and tasks with start and duration.
- 04Share or export
Invite your team or save as PDF, PNG, SVG, CSV.
Frequently asked questions
Can I create a Gantt chart without Excel?
Yes. In planomatti you add tasks with start and duration and the bars appear automatically. It’s free.
Can I get my timeline back into Excel?
Yes, via CSV export. You can also export as PDF, PNG and SVG.
Is there an Excel template for the timeline?
Yes, the timeline template (Excel) is a free download.
Does planomatti work on my phone?
Yes, in the browser and as an app with push notifications.
What does planomatti cost?
Nothing. No subscription, no credit card. All details are on the pricing page.
No more colouring bars by hand.
Free, together, hosted in Switzerland.