
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.
We looked at five things when comparing free Gantt chart tools:
Tools that hide Gantt behind a paywall or make it unusable without upgrading are not included.
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
Best for solo projects or small teams evaluating Gantt tools before committing to a paid plan.
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
Best for individual project managers who need a free offline Gantt tool without internet dependency.
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
Best for teams already using Asana's free tier who need a proper Gantt view without upgrading to Asana Premium.
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
Best for small teams or freelancers who need Gantt plus basic project management tools for one or two active projects.
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
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 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.
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.
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.
If data residency matters, you can self-host the open-source Community edition at no cost.
Self-hosting keeps your data entirely on your own infrastructure.
| Tool | Free plan limit | Gantt on free | Collaboration | Time tracking | Paid plans from |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Worklenz | No account needed; export PNG, PDF, SVG, CSV | Yes | No | No | Free (Gantt chart maker) |
| TeamGantt | 1 project, 2 users | Yes | No | No | $19/user/mo |
| GanttProject | Unlimited (desktop) | Yes | No | No | Free forever |
| Instagantt | 3 Asana projects | Yes | Yes | No | Requires Asana subscription |
| Zoho Projects | 2 projects, 3 users | Yes | Yes | Yes | $4/user/mo |
| Wrike | Unlimited users | No | Yes | No | $9.80/user/mo |
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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