Comparison
Free alternative to ProjectLibre
ProjectLibre is the established free desktop alternative to Microsoft Project: solid scheduling in a Java application installed on each computer. Planitude schedules in the browser and shares plans by link. Both are free, so the comparison concerns the way you work rather than price.
In brief
If you work alone on one computer and need a tool that runs offline, ProjectLibre remains a good choice. If several people need access to the same plan, or you prefer not to install Java, Planitude is the simpler option.
Feature comparison
| Feature | Planitude | ProjectLibre |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt chart with dependencies | Available | Available |
| Automatic critical path | Available | Available |
| Constraints and deadlines | Available | Available |
| Custom calendars and exceptions | Available | Available |
| Baselines | Available | Available |
| Resource assignment and over-allocation | Available | Available |
| Automatic resource levelling | Not available | Available |
| Earned Value Management (EVM) | Not available | Available |
| Monte Carlo simulation and PERT | Available | Partial |
| Multi-project portfolio | Available | Not stated |
| Calendar sync (iCal) | Available | Not stated |
| Email deadline reminders | Available | Not stated |
| Connection to ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini (MCP) | Available | Not stated |
| Keyboard-navigable grid | Available | Not stated |
| Opening .mpp files | Available | Available |
| Export to Project XML and CSV | Available | Partial |
| Browser-based | Available | Not available |
| Offline desktop use | Not available | Available |
| Read-only collaborators | Unlimited, no per-seat cost | Files must be shared manually |
| Price | Free, ad-supported | Free (open source), desktop installation |
| Hosting | Managed service, EU servers (Germany) | Your own computer |
- AvailableAvailable
- PartialPartial
- Not availableNot available
- Not statedNot stated
Where Planitude stands out
- Nothing to install or update, on any operating system.
- Several people work on the same plan and see the same version.
- Plans are accessible from a phone, without a desktop session.
Try Planitude with your own plan
Import your .mpp file and compare the dates yourself: it is the most reliable test.
Feature comparison between Planitude and ProjectLibre, checked on September 28, 2026.