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Online Gantt chart software: easy, quick, and effortless project planning.

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Tomsplanner is an intuitive online Gantt chart maker designed to simplify project planning and management. Bridging the gap between chaotic spreadsheets and complex project management tools, Tomsplanner offers a user-friendly drag-and-drop interface for creating Gantt charts, tracking progress, and collaborating with teams. With AI Assist for automating chart creation from simple project descriptions, over 200 templates, and flexible importing/exporting, it makes project planning accessible to everyone. Trusted by 131,000+ users in 67 countries, Tomsplanner is recognised for its simplicity, efficiency, and collaborative capabilities.

How It Works

  • Create with Ease:
    • Start from scratch, use 200+ templates, or leverage AI Assist to generate a chart from a description.
  • Drag and Drop Time Blocks:
    • Easily adjust, move, and color-code time blocks on your Gantt chart.
  • Track Progress Flexibly:
    • Monitor tasks using percentages, icons, traffic lights, or color blocks.
  • Dynamic Project Overviews:
    • Switch between yearly, monthly, weekly, daily, or 5-minute intervals.
  • Manage Dependencies:
    • Link tasks and set dependencies with a simple click.
  • Quick Filter and Search:
    • Filter by resource, activity, team, icon, or dates for fast navigation.
  • Import Existing Projects:
    • Bring in projects from Excel, MS Project, Trello, Basecamp, Google Calendar, CSV, or MPP.
  • Export and Share:
    • Export Gantt charts as PDF, image, Excel, CSV, MS Project, or JSON or share online.
  • Collaborate Online:
    • Invite team members for real-time collaboration in the browser, no installation required.

Use Cases

General Project Management
Plan and manage everything from simple personal projects to large-scale initiatives using drag-and-drop Gantt charts and real-time team collaboration.
Event & Team Planning
Coordinate events, product launches, or team workloads, providing clear visual timelines and responsibilities across any project size.
Resource & Proposal Planning
Allocate resources efficiently and create visually compelling project timelines for business development and winning new work.

Features & Benefits

  • Drag and Drop Time Blocks
  • Flexible Progress Tracking
  • Dynamic Project Overviews
  • Easy-to-Use Dependencies
  • Quick Filter & Search
  • Time-Saving Templates
  • AI Assist
  • Seamless Collaboration
  • No Learning Curve
  • Affordable for Everyone
  • Online & Web-Based
  • Customisable Planning
  • Personalise Logo (Paid Plans)
  • Embed Schedules (Unlimited Plan)
  • Local Backup & Save (Paid Plans)
  • Comprehensive Import/Export

Target Audience

  • Individuals & Freelancers:
    • Manage personal projects & daily workloads without spreadsheets.
  • Project Managers:
    • Intuitive, collaborative Gantt chart solution for overseeing projects and teams.
  • Small to Medium Businesses (SMBs):
    • Practical, cost-effective project management avoiding expensive, complex tools.
  • Large Organisations & Fortune 500 Companies:
    • Teams needing straightforward tools for project visualisations and team coordination.
  • Teams Frustrated with Spreadsheets:
    • Anyone needing an easier, clearer way to plan projects.
  • Users Seeking Simplicity:
    • Those who find traditional PM software too difficult/expensive.
  • Collaborative Teams:
    • Groups requiring easy sharing and real-time collaboration.
  • Diverse Industries:
    • Construction, design, event planning, IT, marketing, finance, general project management.

Pricing

  • Personal Account (Free):
    • 1 project schedule
    • Free updates and email support
    • Can collaborate (invited to others' schedules)
    • Cannot export, print, or share charts
  • Professional Account:
    • $9.95/month (yearly), $39/3 months (quarterly)
    • Up to 20 project schedules
    • Free updates and email support
    • Unlimited collaboration invites
    • Print, personalise logo, export (PDF, image, Excel, CSV, MS Project), local backups
  • Unlimited Account:
    • $19.95/month (yearly), $79/3 months (quarterly)
    • Unlimited schedules, all features including JSON export and embedding
    • All collaborators (even free accounts) can print your schedules
  • Corporate Account:
    • Discounts for 5+ users (save up to 50%)
    • Management dashboard for account control
    • Contact support for more details
All updates are free; some features may be paid-only. Project managers typically hold paid accounts, while team members collaborate for free.

FAQs

Is Tom’s Planner free Gantt chart software?

Yes, Tom’s Planner offers a free Personal account for creating and editing one Gantt chart. Paid accounts offer exporting, printing, sharing online, and managing multiple charts. Team members can use free accounts to collaborate on shared charts.

What features are included in the paid plan of Tom’s Planner?

Paid plans enable managing multiple charts, sharing online, collaboration, printing, personal branding, and exporting in various formats (PDF, image, Excel, CSV, MS Project, JSON for Unlimited).

Do you offer free Gantt chart templates?

Yes, there are over 200 free Gantt chart templates across industries. The AI Assist helps customise templates to project needs.

Can I download a Gantt chart to my computer?

Yes, with a paid account, you can download charts. Unlimited account allows offline backup for security and confidentiality.

What is the difference between making a Gantt chart in Excel and using Tom’s Planner Gantt chart maker?

Excel requires manual formatting and is error-prone, making sharing and version control difficult. Tom’s Planner is drag-and-drop, online, and collaborative, saving time and reducing frustration.

Is it possible to customise the Gantt chart templates in Tom’s Planner?

Yes, all templates are fully customisable. Activities and phases can be added or adjusted, and AI Assist helps further tailor schedules.

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