What it does
ProjectLibre Desktop is a free, open-source project scheduling application for Windows, macOS, and Linux. It supports Gantt charts, work breakdown structures, dependencies, critical path, resources, costs, baselines, earned value, and Microsoft Project file compatibility.
Plan a project locally with dependencies, constraints, calendars, baselines, critical-path analysis, resources, and cost tracking. ProjectLibre Desktop is distinct from the vendor’s cloud product and is promoted as a free, open-source desktop application. It can open Microsoft Project files and keep project data on the computer. See the desktop product page and desktop documentation.
Strengths
- Free desktop app provides professional scheduling and earned-value features.
- Supports Microsoft Project file compatibility and project migration.
- Local project files do not require cloud hosting.
Watch out for
- Desktop collaboration is limited compared with the separate ProjectLibre Cloud service.
- Advanced project concepts may be more than lightweight task management requires.
Best for
- Project managers seeking an offline Microsoft Project alternative
- Teams migrating existing Microsoft Project files to a desktop planner
Sources
- ProjectLibre Desktop and (Oct 25, 2026)
- Overview of ProjectLibre — ProjectLibre Desktop Documentation and (Oct 25, 2026)