Quick and Simple Online Gantt Chart Software

Easily Create Online Gantt Charts in Seconds

Faster and more intuitive than Microsoft Project, the Smartsheet online work execution platform is the easiest way to create Gantt charts for all of your project and work management needs.

With over 80,000 brands and millions of information workers that trust Smartsheet to get work done, it’s easy to understand why 96% of customers say they would recommend Smartsheet to a colleague.

Colliers International
Hilton
世界宣明会
Veritiv
Aramark
Cisco
It is so easy, so intuitive. Every project is unique and different and Smartsheet allows us to really tailor the needs to the specific client and the team using it.

Kristen Komassa, Associate Vice President of Corporate Solutions

Save Time. Improve Productivity.

Businesses of all sizes, including 70% of the Fortune 500, see increased productivity and time savings due to improved collaboration in Smartsheet

300hrs

the average business leader saves per year due to improved productivity

26hrs

the average user saves per year due to increased collaboration

60658hrs

saved per year across the average organization

See How You Can Easily Create Your Gantt Chart in Smartsheet

Teams of All Sizes Use Simple Gantt Charts in Smartsheet

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We can see changes at a glance, attach documents, and run reports for a quick snapshot of our progress. The ease of use and powerful collaboration features make Smartsheet a great tool to support key processes at World Vision International.

Juan Bertoldi, Senior Advisor - Strategy

FAQs About Smartsheet Gantt Chart Software

With all the options out there, you likely have questions about what makes Smartsheet the best Gantt chart software. Here are answers to the top asked questions.

How do I know which tasks need to be finished before others can start?

With dependencies in Smartsheet, you can set when certain tasks need to be finished before others can start. Plus, with critical path, you can quickly identify which tasks need to be finished for your project to be complete, in just one click.

How will a delayed task impact the rest of my Gantt timeline?

Apply conditional formatting to give you a quick view into which tasks are at risk of being delayed, in order to adjust resources or dates to keep your project on track. As you make changes, your Gantt timeline will automatically adjust.

Why use an online Gantt chart software?

Originally, Gantt charts were created manually with magnetic blocks on a board or paper and pencil. Now, with Gantt chart software, you get a real-time way to track & manage project timelines, share with team members, and make adjustments with reduced effort.

Can I access my Gantt charts from anywhere?

Online Gantt charts in Smartsheet empower you to access and manage your project timelines from anywhere at any time. Share your work with internal and external team members to collaborate on plans no matter where they are located.

Does Smartsheet track changes in real time?

All changes in Smartsheet are tracked in real time. Additionally, with Activity Log, you can see change history, including who has viewed a sheet, what changes were made, and when those activities occurred, all logged in one location.

Can I start creating custom Gantt charts for free?

With a free, 30-day trial in Smartsheet, you can start creating custom Gantt charts for your next project. It’s quick and easy, there’s nothing to install, and no credit card is required. Start creating your Gantt chart in Smartsheet, today!

Gantt Software Comparison Matrix

We compared the basic functionality of the top work and project management platforms to help you determine which is the best Gantt chart software for your organization.

Smartsheet

MS Project

Wrike

Asana

Zoho Projects

Workfront

Price

From $7 / user / month From $7 / user / month From $9.80 / user / month From $10.99 / user / month* From $2.50 / user / month* From $30 / user / month

Free Trial

30-day, full functionality 14-day, limited functionality 14-day, limited functionality 30-day, full functionality 10-day, full functionality None

Project Management

Drag & Drop

x o x x x x

Dependencies

x x x x x x

Milestones

x x x x x x

Critical Path

x x x o x x

Resource Management

x x x o x x

Collaboration

Share (Internal or External)

x o x x x o

Comments

x x x o x o

File Attachments

x o x o x x

Alerts & Notifications

x x x x x x

Update Requests

x o x o o o

Change History

x o o o o o

Flexible Work Management

Workflow Automation

x o o o o o

Filters

x o x o x o

Import & Export

x o x x x o

Kanban Card View

x o x x x x

Roll-Up Dashboards

x o x o o x

Mobile App

x o x x x x

Or, if you're looking for a free or simple, one-off Gantt chart, consider the following tools.

Smartsheet

TeamGantt

TeamWeek

Project Manager.com

GanttProject

GanttPro

Price

From $7 / user / month From $9.95 / user / month* From $3.50 / user / month* From $15 / user / month Free From $5.90 / user / month

Free Trial

30-day, full functionality 30-day, full functionality 14-day, full functionality 30-day, full functionality Unlimited, full functionality 14-day, full functionality

Project Management

Drag & Drop

x x x x o x

Dependencies

x x o x x x

Critical Path

x o o o x x

Resource Management

x x x x x x

Collaboration

Share (Internal or External)

x x x x x x

Comments

x x o x o x

File Attachments

x x o x x x

Alerts & Notifications

x x o x o x

Update Requests

x o o o o o

Change History

x x o o o x

Flexible Work Management

Filters

x x o o o x

Import & Export

x x o x x x

Kanban Card View

x o o o o x

Reports & Dashboards

x o o x o o

Mobile App

x x x x o o

*These tools also have a free offering with limited functionality. Because of the limited functionality, the free versions are not considered true Gantt chart software options.