Creating dependencies and resources is easy and intuitive (mostly). It also supports several languages.įigure A shows its similarities to MS Project. (Cheeky!) It's compatible with MS Project 2003, 2007, and 2010, and Linux, MacOS, and Windows, so it covers almost everybody. ProjectLibre (previously known as OpenProj) is open source project management software that openly bills itself as a replacement for MS Project. This article is also available as TechRepublic Screenshot Gallery. Be sure to read all licensing agreements to make sure you meet all requirements. All five are desktop applications for Windows, although some are compatible with Mac OS and Linux.

At the end, you'll find a short list of feature comparisons (Table A). If you're supporting a small organization with an even smaller budget, consider one of these free software management solutions. Unfortunately, proprietary software is usually expensive or ransomed via subscription fees. Poor planning is the root of most project failures and interestingly, the smaller the project, the less scrutiny the plan gets! If you're managing projects, execution will benefit from tight tracking.