planomatti / MS Project alternative
Gantt in your browser · no licence
The free alternative to Microsoft Project
The timeline in Microsoft Planner requires at least Planner Plan 1 at 10 US dollars per user per month, and the Project desktop app starts with Plan 3 (as of October 2026, according to Microsoft’s pricing page). planomatti offers a Gantt timeline with planned vs actual and milestones for free in your browser, nothing to install.
- No licence, no subscription
- Browser and app
- Hosted in Switzerland
planomatti and Microsoft Project at a glance
Microsoft Project is built for large portfolios. planomatti is for teams who want to plan simply and for free.
| planomatti | Microsoft Planner / Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Cost of a Gantt timeline | Free | From USD 10 per user per month (Planner Plan 1)¹ |
| Desktop app | Not needed, runs in browser and as an app | From Plan 3, USD 30 per user per month¹ |
| Milestones and planned vs actual | Yes | Yes |
| Scrum: sprints, story points, burndown | Yes | Partly |
| Kanban board | Yes | Yes |
| Resources and portfolios | Simple (capacity per person) | Very extensive |
| Data location | Switzerland | Depends on Microsoft 365 contract |
| Learning curve | A few minutes | Rather long |
¹ Microsoft details according to microsoft.com, USD prices billed yearly, as of October 2026. Prices and plans may change.
When planomatti is the better choice
- You want a Gantt timeline without licence fees, also for apprentices, clubs or small teams.
- Everyone should work in the browser or on the phone, without installing anything.
- You combine timeline and sprints in the same project.
- Your data should stay in Switzerland.
When Microsoft Project fits better
- You manage large portfolios with resource planning across many projects.
- Your company works fully in Microsoft 365 and already has the licences.
- You need critical path and baselines at a large scale.
For the IPA, planomatti has a dedicated template with calendar, time grid and deadline.
Get going in 3 minutes
- 01Create an account
Sign up for free, no credit card.
- 02Pick a template
Blank workspace, IPA or another template.
- 03Build your timeline
Add phases, work packages and milestones.
- 04Invite your team
By link or email, guests can also be read-only.
Frequently asked questions
Is there a free alternative to MS Project?
Yes. planomatti offers a Gantt timeline with milestones and planned vs actual for free in your browser, nothing to install.
How much does Microsoft Project cost?
According to Microsoft’s pricing page (October 2026), Planner Plan 1 with timeline costs USD 10 per user per month, Planner and Project Plan 3 with the desktop app USD 30. Check the current pricing page.
Can I import MS Project files?
There is no import. You can export your planomatti timeline as PDF, PNG, SVG or CSV.
Is planomatti suitable for the IPA?
Yes. The IPA template prepares calendar, time grid and deadline. More on the IPA page.
What does planomatti cost?
Nothing. No subscription, no credit card. All details are on the pricing page.
Gantt without licence or installation.
Free, in your browser and as an app, hosted in Switzerland.