Time axis
Days, weeks or hours
Time runs horizontally. In planomatti you choose the grid: 30 minutes, 1, 2 or 4 hours, or full days.
planomatti / Gantt chart
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Create a Gantt chart online for free
A Gantt chart shows which task happens when and how long it takes, as bars on a time axis. With planomatti you create one for free in your browser, plan together with your team and see the actual time next to the plan.
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Autumn campaign · TimelinePlanned / actual
Concept
Production
Review
Launch
What is a Gantt chart?
The Gantt chart is the best known way to show a project schedule. It answers at a glance: what happens when, how long does it take, and where do we stand?
Rows
Phases and work packages
Each row is a task. Phases group related packages, for example concept, build, test.
Bars
Duration and position
Length shows the duration, position the period. planomatti shows two bars per row: planned and actual.
Milestones
Key moments
Diamonds mark dates such as a decision, sign-off or launch, with planned and reached date.
Status
Where do we stand?
Because planned and actual sit side by side, you see at once which packages are late and where there is slack.
Team
Who does what?
Each package has an owner. Everyone sees the same status, and changes appear for all within seconds.
Your Gantt chart in 5 steps
- 01Create a project
Pick the “Waterfall project” template, set the start day, number of working days and days off.
- 02Phases and packages
Add phases and the work packages below them, each with an owner and a priority.
- 03Draw the plan
Paint the planned time straight into the grid, move it or drag it longer.
- 04Set milestones
Place key dates as diamonds. Reached milestones are filled in.
- 05Track and share
Log actual time or use the timer, then export as PDF, PNG or SVG or share a read-only link.
Gantt and Kanban, the same tasks
Many teams plan roughly in the Gantt chart and work day to day on a board. In planomatti each task is stored only once: move a card to “In progress” on the Kanban board and the timeline shows it too, and vice versa.
Agile teams can combine the Gantt chart with sprints: phases and milestones in the timeline, delivery in two-week sprints.
Exports for presentations and reports
- The whole timeline or each day separately
- PDF and SVG (vector, sharp in any layout)
- PNG at 300 dpi for Word, PowerPoint or InDesign
- All days at once as a ZIP
- Planned vs actual as CSV for Excel
More on the approach: how to create a project plan and how to create a project timeline, with a dated example.
Online Gantt instead of Excel?
| planomatti | Excel template | Desktop software | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Cost | Free | Free (with a licence) | Often free |
| Work together at the same time | Yes, live | Files back and forth | No |
| Planned vs actual per package | Automatic | Build your own formulas | Partly |
| Milestones with planned and actual date | Yes | Design it yourself | Partly |
| Usable on a phone | Yes, also as an app | Limited | No |
| Kanban for the same plan | Yes | No | No |
More details: Gantt chart instead of Excel.
Frequently asked questions
Is planomatti really free as a Gantt tool?
Yes. Timeline, milestones, planned vs actual, exports and any number of members are free, with no credit card, no trial period and no ads.
Do I need software or an app?
No. planomatti runs in the browser. If you like, you can also install it as an app on Mac, Windows, iPhone or Android, straight from the browser.
Can I export the Gantt chart as PDF or image?
Yes. The whole timeline or each day separately as PDF, SVG or PNG (300 dpi), all days as a ZIP and the numbers as CSV.
How fine can the timeline be?
In a grid of 30 minutes, 1 hour, 2 hours, 4 hours or full days. You can change the grid at any time and keep your planning.
Can several people plan at the same time?
Yes. Each change is saved individually and appears for everyone within seconds. Roles decide who may edit or only read.
What is the difference between planned and actual?
Planned is the time scheduled for a work package, actual is the time really spent. planomatti shows both as separate bars and calculates the gap per package and phase.
Your timeline in 10 minutes.
Sign up for free, pick a template, add your phases. Done.