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The Leading Gantt chart based online project management software.

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Pros:

With thousands of community-contributed templates to choose from, I haven't had to start from scratch with any of my project plans. It's saved me so much time.

Cons:

There is no auto resource levelling which is a weakness if you are managing multiple projects that share the same resources.

Gantter ratings

Average score

Ease of Use
4.1
Customer Service
3.9
Features
4.0
Value for Money
4.1

Likelihood to recommend

7.4/10

Gantter has an overall rating of 4.1 out 5 stars based on 36 user reviews on Capterra.

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Max
Max
Manager, Professional Services & IT in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

One of the easiest ways to make a Gantt Chart in GSuite

4.0 5 years ago

Comments: This used to be the only way to make a gantt chart on Gsuite besides using Google Sheets manually. I used to use this all the time for projects and share out when this was free. Not that it costs money per user, our company went back to using Google Sheets manually or Gantt Project. The Web UI is great and you can share and export in many different ways or as a webpage which is really helpful.

Pros:

This software used to be fully free. There are a lot of integrations and the UI looks clean and easy to get going. The webpage sharing feature is great as is the other export methods.

Cons:

Now that this costs money, I am less inclined to use it. Also, sometimes the dependencies and moving things around takes a while to get used to, but that is Gantters in general.

Patrick
Project Manager in US
Architecture & Planning, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Good value for low price

4.0 4 years ago

Pros:

For a pretty inexpensive software, there are many features that can enable you to develop a thoughtful and successful schedule. I like that you can display task names on the gantt chart view. Additionally, the software operates quickly, like a google sheet, other softwares take a few seconds to comprehend inputs which can slow down productivity.

Cons:

The customer support needs some work, there is no chat feature and when you submit a request ticket, the support does not directly answer your question, to my knowledge there is no way to call for support. They refer you to watch user guide videos that are no specific to your question.

Gantter Response

3 years ago

If you ever need help learning how to use gantter, we offer One on One training with our support team specialist. You can set this up by emailing us at [email protected]. There will be a chat in the project view with our next update.

MAciej
boss in Poland
Business Supplies & Equipment, Self Employed
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

They keep charging my credit card after cancelling subscription year ago. Not responding.

1.0 2 years ago

Comments: They are still charging my credit card even the subscription has ended

Pros:

using it online together with others was good in project management tasks

Cons:

I have been using gaunter in 2021 and in the end of the year I had no use of it anymore because of business reasons. In 2022 I stopped and cancelled subscription. But few days ago, so in 2023 a year after, they have charged my credit card again. And even when I login I still see there is no subscription.

Melanie
IT Director and Computer Science Adjunct in US
Higher Education Software, 1,001–5,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Alternatives Considered:

Gantter works great for teaching project management!

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: In teaching project management at a University, it is difficult to find a product that all students can use easily and freely to allow learning to happen successfully. Gantter provides all the benefits of the more expensive project management suites with much easier use for everyone.

Pros:

It is platform independent and all in the cloud. It is very collaborative and allows quick understanding of managing a project.

Cons:

Occasionally people have issues installing the first time into their google accounts.

Nicole
Nicole
Front Office Operations / Rooms Division Management in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Hospitality, 501–1,000 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Excellent tool for Project Management!

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

I was first exposed to this software in a Project Management course I took in college years ago. I loved how Gantter looks and feels just like Google, which made it so easy for me to learn how to use and store all of my files. It also imports Microsoft Project files which is a HUGE benefit for me. I became so well acquainted with the software that I decided to purchase my own subscription of Gantter when I began my career. Not to mention its low cost for a month is very affordable in comparison to similar software I looked into. Today, as a supervisor in the Hospitality Industry I use Gantter for all of my project management needs. I have introduced the software to co-workers who later adopted Gantter as well

Cons:

I wish that there was a mobile edition available at this time, but I have been told that this will be released later in the year. That would be really cool if that's the case

David
David
Managing Partner in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Internet, 10,000+ Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Works Great for my Students

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I learned about Gantter from my students as they were working on their Senior Capstone project here at George Mason University. As there is an initiative to promote enterprise level tools and best practices to our students, I have found that Gantter is a perfect balance between ease of use and robust features and gives my students a taste of what to expect in the real world.

Pros:

Cloud based, removes the need to manage software on different platforms and OS's. Integration with MS Project, which helps with student efficiency. As the instructor, I am able to monitor the class progress without interfering with their work. Integration of Risk Management is huge, as it is always challenging to convey the importance of proper risk awareness in an academic setting. Integration with Google is also helpful as it is common that students are already set up to collaborate with their tools.

Cons:

There are always challenges when using a web based tool, but Gantter does an admirable job covering the shortcomings of browser based software.

Aaron
Aaron
Head of Project Portfolio Management in UK
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Regular user. I have managed in excess of 30 projects using Gantter.

4.0 7 years ago

Comments: The ease of use has made it a more accessible project management tool. Because staff can learn to use the tool so easily they have n=been more acceptable to using it than MSP.

Pros:

Free tool that integrates fully with Google Drive, which makes sharing easy. Easy to learn and use - much easier than MSP and other project tools.

Cons:

Printing is poor - to print large projects I have to export to MSP and then print. There is no auto resource levelling which is a weakness if you are managing multiple projects that share the same resources.

Jay
Jay
Commercial Property Manager in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Excellent product for gantt charting. Enables me to see my project and its progress at a glance.

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: If you're not familiar with gantt charts, it can be difficult to pick up, but this is not a shortcoming of the product.

Pros:

This free online tool is invaluable. I especially like how it integrates with Goggle Docs for multi-user functionality. The you-tube tutorials are outstanding and worth checking out.

Cons:

Sometimes, when I return to update, my settings from the last time I entered data are not the same. This MAY be an issue with Google Docs integration.

Marcos
Marcos
Production and Content Director in Venezuela
Verified LinkedIn User
, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Great tool for project management. It got the work done just fine...

3.0 7 years ago

Pros:

We used this tool for a little time at the office. It was very easy to use. I remember we found all the features we where looking for, specially for creating Gantt charts. And of course, it integrates with Google Drive, so we can share projects and files with everyone in the company.

Cons:

We had several issues printing Gantt charts (a resource we use A LOT!), plus the fact that there was no mobile app forced us to keep looking for other solutions...

Susan Sunita
Susan Sunita
Marketing Strategist in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

At our Marketing Agency, we use Gantter to manage internal project plans & work for our clients!

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

- The 'Suggest & Assist' feature has helps me create detailed project plans by prompting tasks, risks and resources as I'm typing my task! It gives me the confidence that I haven't overlooked something. - With thousands of community-contributed templates to choose from, I haven't had to start from scratch with any of my project plans! It's saved me so much time. - The Community Forum is full of tips & tricks, and help from peers around the world! I haven't needed to submit a ticket yet, since I always find my answers in the forum. - Everyone on our team uses Google Apps, which made Gantter very familiar and easy to use for us!

Cons:

Printing your file can be a little difficult if your plan has a detailed Gantt chart. But there are ways it can be done!

Mark
Consultant in Mexico
Design, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Deleting tasks as I type

3.0 2 years ago

Comments: Awful. The software deletes tasks as I type. I have contacted chat, no reply (48 hours), I have contacted via support ticket (no reply), and I have tried calling no answer. The software was good in the past, now unusable.

Pros:

Price, feature set, and the user interface

Cons:

The software is not working; the software is deleting tasks as I enter them. Doesn't matter where I try to enter tasks. The tasks are deleted before I can hit return.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Used the Software for: Not provided
Reviewer Source

Major usability problems

3.0 7 years ago

Comments: Learned more about the alternatives in project management software.

Pros:

Has all the needed features in an easy-to-understand configuration. Gantt chart, resource tracking, task lists all straightforward and as you'd expect coming from any kind of traditional project management software.

Cons:

Major user interface and usability issues, poor support. I struggled with heaps of unnecessary mouse clicks required to perform some operations (or at least unintuitive alternatives that I never discovered). Most grating was that scrolling was completely messed up (on my Mac OSX 10.10.5 with either Chrome or Safari). Scrolling in the main display jittered up and down at random, and trying to scroll back and forth on the Gantt timeline also caused vertical scrolling in the tasks---completely unusable. Trying to find support for these issues also led down infinite rabbit holes of trying to submit a ticket and being told I have no tickets.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Education Management, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

I use this program for my classroom activities.

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: Accessibility. Flexibility. Freedom to use it and skip bureaucracy at state university.
I know that there is always a good program that I can relay to.
No installation needed. I can open it at any time and any device.

Pros:

Easy to access in the classroom. The students can develop a project in the classroom and later they can work on the projects from home. This is needed a lot since other programs are not flexible.

Cons:

It can be sometimes bit slow to open all the projects in same classroom in Macedonia. We liked the free version.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Real Estate, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Would be the perfect PM tool if not for the price...

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: Gantter is probably the best MS Project alternative available today and if they make the right changes and improvements, it could be the MS Project killer.

Pros:

The two best things about Gantter is that it imports MS Project files correctly and that it looks/feels like a native Google App

Cons:

The pricing is excessively high compared to its competitors. It lacks a native app for desktop and mobile.

Gantter Response

3 years ago

Thank you for the great review! Keep an eye out for the next release where we will be using mobile for gantter.

Jacob
Estimator in US
Construction, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Customer Service is HORRIBLE

1.0 4 years ago

Comments: This company charged me for an entire year plan after I was inactive for almost 11 months the previous year. This place is a scam, no customer service dept. to call and discuss. They sent me a copy and past policy from their user agreement when I followed up. I highly encourage everyone to use "project libre" it is a free program and you wont be supporting this company. Think twice before using this program.

Pros:

The program itself is not bad but there is no way to communicate with this company.

Cons:

This company is essentially like working with AI, there is no way to discuss any issues you might have.

Gantter Response

3 years ago

I am sorry you feel this way. Support can be found at [email protected] where you will answer your email within 24hrs. Your subscription is always auto-renewed unless it is canceled before the renewal day. For your refund request, please refer to the Refund Terms found in our Terms of Service.

ROSS
Lecturer in Jersey
Higher Education Software, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1+ year
Reviewer Source

Gantter as a classroom based support tool

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: This tool makes teaching more relevant and provides a more enjoyable experience for the students as they can be more interactive than merely reading a book or watching a video. By being involved they gain a far greater understanding of the product and the importance of it.

Pros:

An excellent tool that is simplistic to use and very well received by students as simplifies a complex subject and brings it to life in a way the students can better relate to

Cons:

Nothing in particular. Lack of knowledge of intricacies of the product presents some challenges but there is support and students are very intuitive and overcome obstacles

Mary
Teacher in Australia
Education Management, 51–200 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Gantter for use in VCE Software Development

4.0 6 years ago

Comments: When we (students and myself) have contacted Gantter Customer service, they have been quick to respond and accommodate. But sometimes the request hasn't followed through and by the time my students visit Gantter again to update their SAT criterion, they've lost access.

Pros:

The software is accessible anytime, any place. My past students have stated how easy it is to use and they like it because they use Google Chrome already and like that it is just a Google Add-On. I like it also for it's ease of use and taught as a teaching tool.

Cons:

That you only get a limited free subscription. Last year my Y12 students used it and requested an extension but it was not given, so had to re-do their SAT using another project management tool which took time out of their already limited timeframe.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

One of the Best software

5.0 7 years ago

Comments: Free tool that integrates fully with Google Drive, which makes sharing easy.

Pros:

This is Web based Software. It is support Windows and Mac also. We can use this software in more than 15 languages. This is best software for Small business as well as big company.

Cons:

It can be sometimes bit slow to open all the projects in same time. Printing is poor - to print large projects I have to export to MSP and then print.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Computer Software, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

Tried to use it, not worthy

3.0 6 years ago

Pros:

Gantter is a tool for project management, although it allows to have several projects the easy of use of the solution is really a pain. Seems to be an old fashioned tools

Cons:

User interface is not nice, its sluggy, and does not respond as you expect. Not recommended.

Michael
Project Management Trainer in South Africa
Education Management, 11–50 Employees
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Gantter - Great for training and ease of use

5.0 5 years ago

Comments: I use it as a tool when training people in project management. It is excellent software

Pros:

I train people in project management at the KZN Business Training Centre in South Africa. I use Gantter in the training for people to capture their projects. I encourage them to continue to use the paid version in their organisations, which probably leads to more uptake of the product. Gantter is easy for learners to grasp in the limited duration of the course, and they love it! It is great for me as the facilitator as they experience great learning and are able to get hands on, and see meaningful results

Cons:

Nothing I don't like - it serves our purposes perfectly

Mike
Mike
Managing Director in US
Verified LinkedIn User
Management Consulting, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 6-12 months
Reviewer Source

High Quality Inexpensive Project Tool

5.0 6 years ago

Comments: I'm a consultant who uses Gantter for my client projects and have now have clients using it.

Pros:

1) Work Breakdown process is easy and mimics other popular tools. 2) Task Types - handles fixed duration, units or work. 3) Resources - Easy to assign and customize the calendars of resources. 4) Constrains - Effectively handles constraints. 5) Critical Path - Highlights critical path. 6) Gantt Chart - Easily cusomizable. 7) Easy to learn and teach others 8) Price - This is the best part, it's too cheap to turn down!

Cons:

Reporting is not extensive. Can't filter tasks.

Verified Reviewer
Verified LinkedIn User
Construction, 2–10 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

Gantter

3.0 5 years ago

Comments: My overall experience with Gantter is, this could become a great tool for our team to ensure we stay on time and on budget

Pros:

What I liked about the software is that allows my team to easy, track time and budget throughout the whole project

Cons:

What I like the least about this software is that it was a little hard to learn. The learning curve for me was a little longer than I thought it would be.

Gantter Response

3 years ago

If you ever need help learning how to use gantter, we offer help videos and One on One training with our support team specialist. You can set this up by emailing us at [email protected]

Rosemary
Technology Teacher in Australia
Used the Software for: 2+ years
Reviewer Source

Gantter App: this is a feature rich product with much scope for customisation.

5.0 7 years ago

Pros:

This software has capabilities that make it an industry standard - it is an opportunity to built marketable skills in our students before they leave school. It is also instrumental in managing their time.

Cons:

The process of adding students to a subscription is cumbersome as only one student can be added at a time. I would like the facility to upload a CSV file of emails directly from our welfare system.

Harold
Harold
Personal docente in Chile
Verified LinkedIn User
Design, Self Employed
Used the Software for: Free Trial
Reviewer Source

The visual work

4.0 5 years ago

Pros:

This it's very easy to customize and order the team target

Cons:

not is compatible with other software about organizations

Daniel
Daniel
Consultor Jr in Venezuela
Verified LinkedIn User
, 201–500 Employees
Used the Software for: 1-5 months
Reviewer Source

It has helped me a lot when creating the planning of my degree project

3.0 6 years ago

Pros:

The fact of not having to download the application to be able to make my gantt diagrams and my plans, as well as the inclusion of google contacts for sending information and assigning activities. The inclusion of the gantter as a complement to google drive where I can save all the documentation and planning so that it can be shared and modified by all the users involved with my planning. Compatibility with programs such as Microsoft project and the ability to export to various formats such as Xml, PDF and JPG

Cons:

Sometimes it is a bit annoying the way in which the same program handles the times of the tasks, having many options more than versatile makes it a little difficult to use the application and how it automatically makes changing dates almost impossible. perform simple planning.