GanttProject
7.0#14 in gantt chart software$5 one-timeFree planLinuxmacOSWindows
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RationalPlan
7.9#2 in gantt chart softwareFrom $4 a monthFree planWebLinuxmacOSSelf-hosted
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| Fact | GanttProject | RationalPlan |
|---|---|---|
| Company | BarD Software s.r.o. is registered in Prague, Czechia, and was founded in 2012 by Dmitry Barashev to coordinate GanttProject development and support. | The product pages identify the company as Stand By Soft; a company blog post says Stand By Soft was founded in 1997 and gives its location as Craiova, Romania. |
| Founded | 2003 | 1997 |
| Intended users | The maker describes it as best suited to small and medium businesses, including construction, architecture, engineering, pharmaceutical, and media production businesses, and also notes educational use. | The company describes Cloud as suitable for individuals and companies, while its on-premise products include single-project, multi-project, and centralized server options. |
GanttProject plans
- Free downloadFree
- Paid download—
- GanttProject desktop (free download)Free
- GanttProject desktop (optional paid download)$5, paid once
RationalPlan plans
- FREEFree
- Cloud FreeFree
- Cloud Beginner$4 a month
- Cloud Master$12 a month
- Cloud Production$19 a month
- Single Project$145, paid once
Pick GanttProject if…
GanttProject suits small and medium businesses managing structured projects with desktop Gantt planning. It also fits construction, architecture, engineering, pharmaceutical, media production, and educational use, especially when offline local files are useful.
Pick RationalPlan if…
RationalPlan suits individuals or companies that need task scheduling, resource allocation, cost tracking, and project reporting. Cloud users can collaborate with different access rights; on-premise options include single-project, multi-project, and server products.