RationalPlan

Timeline & Gantt Freemium

RationalPlan is project planning software built around Gantt-chart scheduling, resource leveling, cost tracking, and earned value analysis, following a PMBOK-style methodology. It's available as a desktop app for Windows, Mac, and Linux, as a browser-based cloud version, and as an on-premise server edition, and it can open and edit Microsoft Project files.

Plans range from a free cloud tier with limited projects and storage up to paid multi-project cloud subscriptions and one-time on-premise licenses. It suits project managers who want traditional, structured scheduling without committing to Microsoft Project or a fully collaborative cloud suite.

At a glance

Who's it for?

It suits project managers and planners who want traditional, critical-path Gantt scheduling and the option to run it on-premise or offline.

Strength

Its flexibility across desktop, cloud, and on-premise deployment makes it attractive for organizations with specific hosting requirements.

Trade-off

Its interface and collaboration tools are less modern than cloud-first competitors, and the free tier is quite limited.

When to choose it

A strong option for planners who need PMBOK-style Gantt scheduling with the choice to run it offline or on their own servers.

Why teams choose it

  • Gantt charts with critical path and resource leveling
  • Works as desktop, cloud, or on-premise software
  • Opens and edits Microsoft Project files
  • PMBOK-aligned planning approach

FAQ

Is RationalPlan free to use?

RationalPlan offers a free plan, with paid tiers available for more advanced features.

Does RationalPlan have desktop or mobile apps?

RationalPlan is available on Web, Desktop.

Is RationalPlan cloud-based or self-hosted?

RationalPlan offers both cloud (SaaS) and self-hosted deployment options.

What team sizes is RationalPlan built for?

RationalPlan is designed for these team sizes: Solo / Freelancer, Small team, Mid-size.

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