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Updated November 2026

Best Free Online Gantt Chart Tools in 2026

Free online Gantt chart tools comparison

Finding a free Gantt chart tool that actually works is harder than it sounds. Most tools lock Gantt views behind paid plans, cap you at one or two projects, or give you a stripped-down version that breaks the moment you need collaboration or time tracking alongside it. This guide covers six tools with genuine free Gantt access: what you actually get, where the limits hit, and which one holds up for real team use.

We cover Worklenz, TeamGantt, GanttProject, Instagantt, Zoho Projects, and Wrike.

How we evaluated these tools

We looked at five things when comparing free Gantt chart tools:

  • Whether Gantt is actually available on the free plan — not just a trial or upsell
  • How many projects and users the free tier supports
  • Whether the tool includes collaboration features on the free tier
  • Whether time tracking is built in or requires a paid upgrade
  • How complex the setup is and whether there is a hosted option

Tools that hide Gantt behind a paywall or make it unusable without upgrading are not included.

1. TeamGantt

TeamGantt is one of the oldest dedicated Gantt tools and the one most people find first when searching for free options. The free tier gives you one project with up to three users and a functional drag-and-drop Gantt interface.

The product is polished and genuinely easy to use. Dependencies, milestones, and task assignments all work on the free plan. Where it falls short is scale: one project is a real constraint for any team juggling multiple workstreams.

Free plan

  • 1 project, up to 3 users
  • Full Gantt with dependencies and milestones
  • No time tracking on free tier

Best for solo projects or small teams evaluating Gantt tools before committing to a paid plan.


2. GanttProject

GanttProject is a free, open-source desktop application for Gantt charts. It runs on Windows, Mac, and Linux and does not require an account or subscription. There is no seat cap because it runs locally.

The tradeoff is that it is a desktop app, not a web tool. Collaboration means exporting and sharing files manually. If you are working solo or need a simple offline Gantt tool, it gets the job done at zero cost. For team work, the friction adds up quickly.

Free plan

  • Unlimited projects and tasks (local)
  • Gantt and resource chart views
  • Export to PDF, PNG, and CSV
  • No real-time collaboration

Best for individual project managers who need a free offline Gantt tool without internet dependency.


3. Instagantt

Instagantt is a Gantt-focused interface built on top of Asana. The free tier lets you connect up to three Asana projects and view them as Gantt charts. The chart itself is clean and well-designed.

The catch is that you need an Asana account and your data lives in Asana, not Instagantt. If your team is not already using Asana, you are signing up for two tools to get one feature. For existing Asana users who just want a Gantt view, it fills a genuine gap.

Free plan

  • Up to 3 Asana projects
  • Drag-and-drop Gantt with dependencies
  • Requires Asana account

Best for teams already using Asana's free tier who need a proper Gantt view without upgrading to Asana Premium.


4. Zoho Projects

Zoho Projects' free tier allows up to two projects and three users, with Gantt charts included. It is a full-featured project management tool, not just a Gantt viewer, so you also get task boards, file storage, and basic reporting.

The free tier is more complete than TeamGantt's for users who want Gantt alongside task management in one place. The limitation is the two-project cap, which becomes a constraint for teams running multiple client projects or workstreams simultaneously.

Free plan

  • 2 projects, up to 3 users
  • Gantt charts with task dependencies
  • Basic time tracking included
  • 5GB file storage

Best for small teams or freelancers who need Gantt plus basic project management tools for one or two active projects.


5. Wrike

Wrike's free tier supports unlimited users and covers task management, board views, and basic project structure. However, Gantt charts are not available on the free plan — they require a paid Business or Enterprise tier.

Wrike is on this list because it frequently appears in free Gantt chart searches, and clarifying the actual situation saves time. If you need Gantt on the free plan, Wrike is not the right choice.

Free plan

  • Unlimited users on free tier
  • Task management and Kanban boards
  • No Gantt on free plan
  • 2GB storage

Best for teams that need a free task management tool and plan to upgrade later for Gantt access. Not suitable if Gantt is a current requirement.


Worklenz: a free Gantt chart maker, plus Gantt inside the full app

Worklenz has a free online Gantt chart maker that needs no account. Add tasks and dates, set dependencies, and export the chart as PNG, PDF, SVG or CSV. It's the quickest way to get a one-off timeline in front of a client or your team.

Worklenz

Best free option

If you need Gantt as part of ongoing project management, the Worklenz app has a Gantt view next to Kanban and list views, time tracking and the workload view. In the cloud app, Gantt is read-only on the Pro plan and fully editable on Business; the Free plan doesn't include Gantt.

What you get

  • Free Gantt chart maker: No signup. Add tasks, dates and dependencies, then export to PNG, PDF, SVG or CSV.
  • Gantt in the Worklenz app: Read-only Gantt on the Pro plan; full Gantt editing on Business.
  • Kanban and list views: Switch between Kanban and list views on any project without losing data.
  • Team workload view: See capacity across team members and projects, on the Pro plan and up.
  • Time tracking: Task timers and timesheets on the Pro plan and up.
  • Budget tracking: Project budgets and costs alongside the timeline, on the Business plan.

The Gantt chart maker is free and needs no account. App features are on the plans shown; Pro and Business have a free trial with no credit card.

Self-hosting option

If data residency matters, you can self-host the open-source Community edition at no cost.

  • Docker Compose setup: Self-hosted deployment using Docker Compose.
  • Unlimited users: The Community edition has no user cap.
  • Your own infrastructure: Data stays on your servers. No third-party cloud dependency.
  • AGPL-3.0 licensed: Fully open source. Inspect, modify, and deploy the code yourself.

Self-hosting keeps your data entirely on your own infrastructure.


Free Gantt chart tools at a glance

ToolFree plan limitGantt on freeCollaborationTime trackingPaid plans from
WorklenzNo account needed; export PNG, PDF, SVG, CSVYesNoNoFree (Gantt chart maker)
TeamGantt1 project, 2 usersYesNoNo$19/user/mo
GanttProjectUnlimited (desktop)YesNoNoFree forever
Instagantt3 Asana projectsYesYesNoRequires Asana subscription
Zoho Projects2 projects, 3 usersYesYesYes$4/user/mo
WrikeUnlimited usersNoYesNo$9.80/user/mo

Which tool should you use?

If you need a Gantt chart for one project and want the simplest possible setup, TeamGantt's free tier works well. The interface is clean and it gets you running quickly. The one-project cap becomes a problem if you are managing more than a single workstream.

If you are already on Asana and just want a Gantt view, Instagantt bridges that gap without migrating your data. For teams not on Asana, the two-tool setup is more friction than it is worth.

If you just need a Gantt chart today, use the free Worklenz Gantt chart maker: no account, and you can export when you're done. If you need Gantt as part of full project management with time tracking and workload, the Worklenz app covers that on paid plans (full Gantt editing on Business), so compare it on price with TeamGantt and Zoho Projects.

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