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GanttTool vs Merlin Project
Both stand on gantt chart software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan Web
GanttTool combines timeline planning, dependency checks, export options, and a free plan without an account requirement. Its terms do not guarantee security or uninterrupted service.
Visit GanttTool Free plan iPhoneMac
Merlin Project offers multiple planning views, offline operation, file-format exchange, and team controls across Mac and iOS. Its separate Express, iPad, and Mac plans provide clear options, but the trial’s post-expiry viewer cannot edit or export.
Visit Merlin ProjectThe facts
| GanttTool | Merlin Project | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | Not published |
| Runs on | Web | iPhone, Mac |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Merlin Project Express: $69.99 a year |
| Plans published | 1 | 6 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | gantttool.com | projectwizards.net |
| On gantt chart software | #21 of 46 | #17 of 46 |
GanttTool: what it does well
- Unlimited charts and projects on the free plan
- AI assistant edits tasks, dates, dependencies, and milestones
- Exports charts as SVG, PNG, or PDF
- Chart data is processed locally in the browser
What to know first
- Service is provided without a security guarantee
- No guarantee of uninterrupted access
Merlin Project: what it does well
- Gantt, Kanban, mind map, and workload views
- Offline use with automatic resynchronization
- Files stored on devices or personal cloud
- Broad project import and export formats
- Teamwork, resource pools, rights, annotations, and comments
What to know first
- Mac minimum is macOS Ventura 13
- iOS minimum is iOS 16
- Trial becomes read-only without editing or export
- Mac plan costs US$22.99 per month
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