Simple Gantt at a glance
Simple Gantt is built for teams that want to create project timelines without spending hours learning project management software. It focuses on:
- •Visual Gantt charts
- •Task management
- •Dependencies
- •Milestones
- •Clear project status
- •Fast onboarding
The goal is simple: create your first project in minutes and keep your team on schedule.
Microsoft Project at a glance
Microsoft Project (now part of the Microsoft Planner family for cloud plans) is designed for professional project managers and large organizations managing complex projects. Depending on the plan, it includes:
- •Gantt charts
- •Critical path analysis
- •Baselines
- •Resource management
- •Portfolio management
- •Cost and budget tracking
- •Advanced dependencies
- •Multiple project views
- •Integration with Microsoft 365 and Teams
It is widely used for construction, engineering, IT, and large enterprise projects.
The biggest difference
Simple Gantt
Built around one philosophy:
“Project planning should be simple enough that your whole team actually uses it.”
Instead of dozens of project management features, it focuses on creating clear timelines that help small teams stay organized.
Microsoft Project
Built for organizations that require advanced scheduling, resource optimization, portfolio planning, and detailed project control.
It offers multiple task, resource, and assignment views, including Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, Tracking Gantt, Resource Sheet, and more.
Pricing comparison
Simple Gantt
- ✓Free plan
- ✓Fixed monthly pricing
- ✓Unlimited users on Premium
- ✓No per-user pricing
Microsoft Project
Microsoft offers several plans:
- •Planner Plan 1: $10/user/month
- •Planner & Project Plan 3: $30/user/month
- •Planner & Project Plan 5: $55/user/month
- •Higher-tier plans add baselines, resource management, portfolio management, budgeting, and the desktop app
Which tool should you choose?
Choose Simple Gantt if you want:
- ✅A clean, intuitive interface
- ✅Fast onboarding
- ✅Visual project planning
- ✅Fixed pricing
- ✅Unlimited users
- ✅A lightweight solution for small teams
Choose Microsoft Project if you want:
- ✅Enterprise project management
- ✅Critical path analysis
- ✅Resource and portfolio management
- ✅Budget and cost tracking
- ✅Deep Microsoft ecosystem integration
- ✅Advanced scheduling capabilities
Frequently Asked Questions
Is SimpleGantt an alternative to Microsoft Project?
Yes. If your primary goal is creating visual project timelines and collaborating with a small team, SimpleGantt offers a simpler alternative. Microsoft Project is designed for organizations with more advanced scheduling and project management requirements.
Which tool is easier to learn?
SimpleGantt is intentionally designed around a focused feature set so teams can get started quickly. Microsoft Project offers extensive scheduling and planning functionality, which typically requires more time to learn and configure.
Which tool is better for small businesses?
If your business mainly needs to plan projects, assign tasks, and track progress visually, SimpleGantt is a strong fit. If you manage large, complex projects with advanced resource allocation, budgeting, or portfolio requirements, Microsoft Project is likely the better choice.
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