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LibrePlan vs RationalPlan
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 LinuxSelf-hostedWeb
Visit LibrePlan Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
RationalPlan covers scheduling, resource planning, cost tracking, and budget management, with Cloud and on-premise options. The free Cloud plan has defined project, task, storage, and user caps, while paid desktop products have listed one-time prices.
Visit RationalPlanThe facts
| LibrePlan | RationalPlan | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | Not published | No |
| Runs on | Linux, Self-hosted, Web | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Cloud Beginner: $4 per user a month |
| Plans published | 2 | 11 |
| Maker | LibrePlan | RationalPlan |
| Website | libreplan.dev | rationalplan.com |
| On gantt chart software | #9 of 46 | #13 of 46 |
LibrePlan: what it does well
RationalPlan: what it does well
- Includes Gantt charts with dependencies and critical-path detection.
- Can open and edit Microsoft Project files.
- Free Cloud plan includes two users.
- Project Server can be installed on a private network.
- License includes one year of upgrades and priority support.
What to know first
- Free Cloud accounts are deleted after 60 days of inactivity.
- Single Project and Multi trials have a 20-task limit.
- Cloud browser page says Edge lacks some functionality.
- Single Project costs $145, paid once.
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