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ProjectLibre
Free Project Management Solution
4.2
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ProjectLibre Reviews & Product Details

ProjectLibre Overview
What is ProjectLibre?

ProjectLibre is an open-source project management solution that provides alternatives for Microsoft Project desktop. The platform caters to sectors such as government, non-profits, and small agencies, and works seamlessly with  ProjectLibre Cloud and ProjectLibre enterprise. Key features include Gantt charts, network diagrams, WBS/RBS charts, earned-value costing, network diagrams, resource histograms, multi-project resource pools, and histograms. ProjectLibre is accessible on Linux, Mac OS, or Windows platforms and is compatible with Microsoft Project files.

Company ProjectLibre
Year founded 2012
Company size 2-10 employees
Headquarters San Francisco Bay Area, California, United States
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ProjectLibre Product Details
Capabilities
OSS
Segment
Small Business
Mid Market
Enterprise
Deployment Cloud / SaaS / Web-Based, Desktop Linux, Desktop Mac, Desktop Windows, On-Premise Linux, On-Premise Windows
Support 24/7 (Live rep), Chat, Email/Help Desk, FAQs/Forum, Knowledge Base, Phone Support
Training Documentation
Languages English
ProjectLibre Features
Agile Methodologies Support
Budget Management
Calendar Integration
Client Portal
Collaboration Tools
Customizable Dashboards
Dependency Tracking
Document Management
File Sharing
Gantt Charts
Integration with Third-Party Apps
Issue Tracking
Kanban Boards
Milestone Tracking
Mobile Access
Notifications and Alerts
Portfolio Management
Progress Tracking
Project Planning
Project Templates
Real-Time Updates
Reporting and Analytics
Resource Management
Risk Management
Role-Based Access Control
Sprints Management
Task Management
Team Communication
Time Tracking
Workflow Automation
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Last updated: August 08, 2025
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35 ProjectLibre Reviews
4.2 out of 5
Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Oct 18, 2019
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Nice and small software to manage your project/time"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

Amazingly small software but very useful. It is very easy to use. No more procrastination

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

Wish it can be linked to phone and computer calendar to set up some useful reminder. Not a big deal but sometimes it is needed

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

Managing my time and project to keep track of the progress. Most of the times the adjustment are needed. It is extremely useful and really make me work more efficiently. I feel I have more time to enjoy my hobbies after using this.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 31, 2018
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Scalable software- from small to large businesses"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

The free trial is two weeks long, and you get a feel for how efficient the software is and if it will work for you. It is multi-user and multi-project. This software features an open source desktop. Soon, ProjectLibre will also feature cloud project management.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

I could not find a reason to dislike this software.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

This is a global community software and is helpful in project management. It is an open source replacement for Microsoft Project desktop.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 13, 2016
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Really great Product"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

I really like all the functionalities offered. The different applications are very similar to Microsoft, and that makes it an easy transition. Also, very cost effective!

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

The only thing "negative" is that, if you know Microsoft products really well, it can be difficult to located similar options on ProjectLibre. It's probably still there, just in a different spot, and/or with a different name.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am the owner of my business, and the soleemployee. The savings, especially compared to buying something like Microsoft office, is significant.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 16, 2020
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"ProjectLibre - Power Project Management"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

The software is easy to use and user friendly. It did not take much time to get a handle of its features. I was able to create time phased budgets and Gantt charts for the first time shortly after installation.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

The user interface lacks the visual flair of its competitors but this is a minor issue considering the ease of use/ available features.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

ProjectLibre has assisted in growing my knowledge about project management. The benefits is that the software affords me the ability to manage and track projects from start to finish without leveraging multiple pieces of software.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jan 29, 2018
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Very useful application for project management"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

Its very simple and easy to use, more easy than microsoft project, its very intuitive . Has a number of advanced features which are very useful for project management.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

its cloud support and collaboration features need some improvement. the GUI could be done more user friendly which will make it very appealing.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use it for managing construction projects, found the software very useful and made my task very easy to achieve.

Enterprise (> 1000 emp.)
Jul 28, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Solid solution for an open source project"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

This is a great solution to MS Project - I've used it to build schedules for various projects and really like it

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

The only issue I have is that you can not change the colors

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

schedule

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 19, 2016
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Essential part of my days"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

I you are looking for a good free-purchase software for the tracking and task-setting, as well as resource management, this is likely your option at the time.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

Compared with a BIG Project Management software there is a difference on performance and usability as well as exporting the data from one of your projects.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

The Fast-Free project management documentation

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 24, 2018
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.0
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"great software"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

an easy to use software and friendly interface, no need to read instruction, know to use right away

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

allowance to zoom in and zoom-out a time frame. Functions allow mouse drag to zoom in a certain time frame

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

schedule the time. plan experiments and manage to complete the project on time. increase efficiency

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 01, 2018
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Overall Rating:
3.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Good Free Project Management Software"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

What I really like about ProjectLibre is that I can create Gantt charts and project plans.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

Printing the charts to show what you want takes a little bit of getting used to.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

I am able to create project plans and track timelines.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Sep 01, 2018
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Overall Rating:
3.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Great Free Project Management Software"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

I like that ProjectLibre is a free project management software that allows me to create project plans and Gantt charts.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

The user interface can be better. It is not as easy as others.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

I use ProjectLivre to create Gantt charts, project plans, and reports.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 24, 2018
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Overall Rating:
3.5
AG
Verified Reviewer
Founder
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"Adequate software"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

This is an adequate substitute for Microsoft project. It’s very intuitive to use.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

It requires JavaScript and isn’t widely used.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

This helps my colleagues and I collaborate on our projects.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jul 02, 2023
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Ing MSc José Antonio M. avatar
Ing M Sc José Antonio M.
Catedrático Universitario
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"The closest thing to Microsoft Project"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

It covers 95% of the functionality that every project manager needs to manage small to medium size projects and you can't beat the price!!

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

It lacks some import/export functionalities and maybe some reporting capabilities.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

All types of projects from small to medium. Quick and easy way to plan, schedule and monitor project execution.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Apr 13, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
YL
Yuvraj L.
Founder
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"Recommended for project management!!"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

One best feature that it is free to use. It is a cost effective amd a user friendly project management software. Its hierarchial organization of projects is the feature that makes it unique.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

Sometimes the application crahes in between and also the work gets lost. Sometimes diagrams also gets messed up and it is almost impossible to reassign all the tasks.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

It helps me to decide the budget and the time period required for a certain project. It is easy to use and aslo cost effective which reduces the overall costnof the project.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Apr 11, 2023
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Overall Rating:
5.0
AS
Ashlesh S.
Founder
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"One of the best open source project management application"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

It is used to manage the infrastructure and progress of the project. We can assign project elements to the team members. The work can be viewed in a spreadsheet. The Gantt chart is handy for users.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

It isn't effortless to use for new users. The implementation of the rates of per-person work might sometimes be complex. Freezing of screen is quite often in this application.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is cost-effective and have a great user interface. The application is supported on many platforms(windows, linux). The linking of the elements to the team members is a very useful tool.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Nov 16, 2022
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
BR
Babu R.
Senior R&D Project Manager
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"Review of Project Libre"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

Free, easy to get started with it to aid in project management, lightweight in terms of memory footprint, it has major functionalities and features of similar project management tools.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

It does not support Mac OS very well, it does crash sometimes and currently, when i use apple mouse (Air Mouse) to scroll on-screen horizontally, it is not correctly performed in Project Libre.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

It is a great free tool for Project Management, and as a user, I have found it very relevant to what is preached for project management by Project Management Institute (PMI) and the likes.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Jan 05, 2022
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Overall Rating:
5.0
VT
Valmir T.
Ceo
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"Excelent tool for project manager"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

This is an excelent tool, and I love it very much.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

I wouldn't say I like only your design and navigation system.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

With ProjectLibre I solve my problem with the project manager.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Dec 31, 2021
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Overall Rating:
5.0
FC
Francis C.
Marketing Manager
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"Good to have ProjectLibre"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

This is a simple, efficient and free download program. Fit my work.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

I used to use Microsoft Project. ProjectLiber has fewer features relative to Microsoft one.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

It gives me a common platform to work with my client. I do not need my client to buy a expensive software to view my Gantt Chart.

Small Business (50 or fewer emp.)
Mar 31, 2020
 Source
Overall Rating:
5.0
Ysmael R. avatar
Ysmael R.
Data Analyst
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"ProjectLibre is so far the best GUI multi-platform open-sourced gantt chart scheduler."
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

What amazes me from other Gantt Charts is the .mpx format where you can type-in code and still open in ProjectLibre. The printing is remarkable unlike any other. You can adjust scale of the timeline and compressed everything to fit properly into the page(s).

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

Needs to improve on 1) having a Title at the headers; 2) a legend of symbols of what the bars mean; 3) a faster way/ better design in inputting calendar holidays.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

Where to place the Title of the Project for one is nowhere to be found. Although the program is easy to use by a un-experienced user.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jun 08, 2022
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Overall Rating:
4.5
AY
Aldo Y.
Civil Enginnering And Teacher
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"Very good short projects and easy to use"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

What I like the most is that everything related to project management can be applied in a very simple way without the need to load libraries or make advanced configurations as it happens with other programs.

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

A little more work could be done in the area of the graphic interface to obtain results that are a little more eye-catching for the final presentations of the projects and that are easily understood by non-experts.

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

Everything related to time and cost management of not very complex projects. However, I did not find the cost analysis part very useful, i.e. breaking down a cost into its parts.

Mid Market (51-1000 emp.)
Jan 03, 2022
 Source
Overall Rating:
4.5
Theodosios S. avatar
Theodosios S.
Project Manager, Civil Engineer, Technical Services, Design And Construction
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"Libre substitute for MS project"
What do you like best about ProjectLibre?

Can read Ms project plans with no problem

What do you dislike about ProjectLibre?

Difficult to edit MS files and edited files cannot be read by MS project

What problems is ProjectLibre solving and how is that benefiting you?

Project plans for construction