Planitude vs GanttPRO: online Gantt with .mpp files, free
Both open Microsoft Project files and provide a Gantt chart in the browser. The differences lie in per-user pricing, the scheduling engine and the terms that apply once the trial ends.
In this article
GanttPRO and Planitude address the same need: an online Gantt chart that is easy to share and able to read Microsoft Project files. GanttPRO meets it with a polished product and paid plans; Planitude with a scheduling engine modeled on MS Project and no per-user cost.
The comparison below is based on data from GanttPRO’s official pages.
Who GanttPRO and Planitude are for
GanttPRO is designed for teams looking for a ready-to-use online Gantt tool that are willing to pay per user: workload management and budget planning are included in the Business plan[1].
Planitude is designed for those who want to plan as in MS Project without a subscription:
- project managers who work with dependencies, constraints and the critical path;
- teams that receive
.mppfiles from clients or stakeholders and need to return a file that MS Project can read; - organizations that want to make the plan accessible to everyone without seat limits.
Comparison at a glance
| Feature | Planitude | GanttPRO |
|---|---|---|
| Opening .mpp files | Available.mpp/ | Available.mpp from Microsoft Project 2003 to 2019 |
| Export | AvailableMicrosoft Project XML, CSV, print/ | AvailableAvailable |
| Dependencies (4 types, with lag) | AvailableFS, SS, FF and SF, with lag | Not statedNot stated |
| Critical path | Availableon demand, with total float | AvailableAvailable |
| Baselines | Availablesaved automatically at first progress; slippage in days | AvailableAvailable |
| Calendars and holidays | Availableworking calendars with exceptions | Partialcalendar exceptions from the Advanced plan (USD 10) |
| Date constraints | Availableconstraint dates and deadlines | Not statedNot stated |
| Resources and over-allocation | Availableproject members assigned to tasks, daily workload, over-allocation warnings | Availableworkload management (Business plan) |
| Costs and budget | Partialfixed and baseline costs from imported files; no budget view | Availablebudget planning (Business plan) |
| Earned Value Management (EVM) | Not availableNot available | Not statedNot stated |
| Automatic resource levelling | Not availableapplies the leveling delay from .mpp files; does not calculate it | Not statedNot stated |
| Views | AvailableSummary, Gantt, list, board, calendar, workload | AvailableGantt, board, list, calendar, portfolio, workload |
| Collaboration | Availableowner, editor and viewer roles; comments with @mentions | AvailableAvailable |
| Public sharing | Availableread-only public link | Availableprivate sharing link |
| Interface languages | Available10 | Available15+ listed on the pricing page |
| Self-hosting | Not availablemanaged service, EU servers (Germany) | Not statedNot stated |
| Entry price | Availablefree, ad-supported | Not availableUSD 7 per user/ |
| Free plan | Availableall features, no seat limit | Not available14-day trial only |
The data is the same as in our full comparison and on the Planitude and GanttPRO page. When a cell reads “Not stated”, it means that GanttPRO does not provide the information on the pages consulted, not that the feature is missing.
Scheduling
Both calculate the critical path and manage baselines[1]. Planitude makes the typical MS Project capabilities available to every user, with no higher tiers:
- FS, SS, FF and SF dependencies with lead and lag;
- date constraints and deadlines;
- project and resource calendars with holidays and exceptions (in GanttPRO, calendar exceptions are available from the Advanced plan[1]);
- multi-level subtasks created with Tab, as in MS Project;
- baselines with the variance of each task, and a version history for restoring earlier states.
Import, export and migration
GanttPRO imports .mpp files from MS Project 2003 to 2019[2]. Planitude reads .mpp, Microsoft Project XML and Primavera .xer files, importing tasks, dependencies, calendars and baselines, with a report of the items that could not be mapped; assigned resources are listed in each task’s notes so they can be reassigned to project members.
For output, Planitude exports to Microsoft Project XML, CSV for Excel and print/PDF: a useful capability when a client works in MS Project and expects to receive a compatible file.
Collaboration
GanttPRO allows projects to be shared through a private link[1]. Planitude offers link invitations with roles (owner, editor, viewer), comments with mentions, unique task keys, a change history and a read-only public link for people without an account.
Pricing
GanttPRO starts at USD 7 per user per month billed annually (Core plan); calendar exceptions require the Advanced plan, from USD 10[1]. After the 14-day trial, a subscription is required[1]. Planitude is free, supported by advertising, with no limit on the number of users and no trial period that expires.
Languages, data and AI assistant
GanttPRO lists more than 15 languages on its pricing page[1]; Planitude is available in 10 languages and hosts data on servers in the European Union, in Germany. Planitude includes an AI assistant that reads the plan, proposes changes for you to confirm and generates a first version of a plan from a description, as well as API keys and an MCP server for integration with Claude, ChatGPT, Gemini, Cursor and VS Code.
How to move from GanttPRO to Planitude
- Export your projects from GanttPRO to an MS Project-compatible format, if your plan allows it, or to a spreadsheet.
- Create a free Planitude account.
- Import the
.mppor.xmlfile and review the import report. - If you start from a spreadsheet, copy the rows from Excel and paste them into the Planitude grid: names, durations and indentation become tasks and subtasks; then add the dependencies.
- Save a baseline and invite your team by link.
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Create a free accountConclusion
GanttPRO is a mature online Gantt tool, with a wide choice of languages and portfolio capabilities on its higher tiers. Planitude focuses on a different aspect: the scheduling logic of MS Project, two-way exchange with Microsoft files and no per-user cost. For many teams, that is the most relevant combination.
Frequently asked questions
Does Planitude open the same .mpp files as GanttPRO?
Planitude reads .mpp files created with Microsoft Project, as well as Microsoft Project XML and Primavera .xer. GanttPRO states that it imports .mpp files from MS Project 2003 to 2019[2].
Does GanttPRO offer a free plan?
On its pricing page, GanttPRO offers a 14-day free trial, not a permanent free plan[1].
Can the plan be returned to a client who uses MS Project?
Yes. Planitude exports to Microsoft Project XML, a format that MS Project opens directly.
Which of the two supports more languages?
GanttPRO lists more than 15 languages[1]; Planitude supports 10, including Italian, German, Japanese and Chinese.
Sources
Every fact about the products mentioned comes from these official pages, checked in September 2026. Prices are list prices, in the currency and billing period shown by the vendor, and may change.
- Pricingganttpro.com
- MS Project importhelp.ganttpro.com
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