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What is ProjectLibre?

ProjectLibre is an open source project management software built as a software as a service (SaaS) deployment.

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Popular Features

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  • Resource Management (14)
    7.9
    79%
  • Task Management (14)
    7.3
    73%
  • Scheduling (14)
    7.3
    73%
  • Budget and Expense Management (14)
    6.2
    62%
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What is ProjectLibre?

ProjectLibre is an open source project management software built as a software as a service (SaaS) deployment.

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What is OpenProject?

OpenProject GmbH is a provider of open source project management, collaboration and issue tracking software for teams. OpenProject supports classic, agile as well as hybrid project management along the entire project life-cycle.

What is Microsoft Project?

Microsoft Project is a project management software. It provides core PM functionality, including agile workflow support and resource management. Project can be deployed in the cloud or on-premise.

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Features

Project Management

Project management software provides capabilities to streamline management of complex projects through task management, team collaboration and workflow automation

6.8
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Professional Services Automation

Features that support professional services organizations

6.6
Avg 7.4
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Product Details

What is ProjectLibre?

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Frequently Asked Questions

ProjectLibre is an open source project management software built as a software as a service (SaaS) deployment.

Reviewers rate Mobile Access highest, with a score of 9.5.

The most common users of ProjectLibre are from Mid-sized Companies (51-1,000 employees).
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Reviews and Ratings

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ProjectLibre is a versatile project management software that has found various applications across different industries and educational settings. Users have reported using ProjectLibre to efficiently manage projects and teach students about project management concepts in IT management courses. With its compatibility with Windows 10 and Linux operating systems, the software is used by IT departments to effectively manage infrastructure and development projects. It provides a user-friendly alternative to MS Project, allowing users to open MS Project files and create diagrams and graphics to enhance project management and control.

Businesses have also benefited from using ProjectLibre to streamline project management processes. The software helps companies manage projects, timelines, and requirements, providing clear and functional organization of activities. For those who are number-resistant or find time management complicated, ProjectLibre offers an intuitive interface and tools that simplify the process. In addition, it can be used as a low-cost replacement for Microsoft Project, providing functionality to track projects and milestones without requiring a Microsoft Project license.

In educational settings, including teaching environments and product development settings, ProjectLibre has proven to be a valuable tool. Instructors use it to educate students on project management concepts and allow them to develop project plans and Gantt charts. Meanwhile, in product development, the software ensures efficient planning and coordination by allowing simultaneous work on different aspects of a project. Through its open-source nature, ProjectLibre offers workflow design, project tracking, and expense tracking capabilities.

Furthermore, ProjectLibre supports cross-platform usage of project management tools within organizations. It enables tracking and managing various projects seamlessly while eliminating the need for costly licenses associated with competitors like Microsoft or WPS Office. As an alternative option that provides similar functionality without payment requirements, ProjectLibre continues to gain popularity among users seeking cost-effective solutions for their project management needs.

Overall, users have found ProjectLibre to be a valuable tool in managing projects efficiently, teaching project management concepts, creating Gantt charts, simplifying time management, and delivering cost-effective project management solutions.

Users of ProjectLibre commonly recommend the following:

  1. Spend time learning the software: Users suggest investing time in familiarizing oneself with ProjectLibre before embarking on a project. By taking the time to understand its features and capabilities, users can make the most out of the software and effectively manage their projects.

  2. Provide a help/manual document: Many users recommend having a comprehensive help or manual document available for new users. This resource would assist them in understanding the various functionalities and navigating through the software more easily, facilitating a smoother onboarding process.

  3. Alternative to Microsoft Office: Users who are frustrated with Microsoft Office and its constant updates find ProjectLibre to be a suitable alternative. They appreciate that it is open source and continuously developed, offering a refreshing change from traditional project management software options.

Attribute Ratings

Reviews

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Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
ProjectLibre is used by our IT department to manage our infrastructure and development projects. We've been using it for many years and best of all, the software is open source and compatible with our Windows 10 and Linux operating systems that our IT team uses in the office. The software allows us to go further and we have the routine of creating diagrams and different types of graphics to improve our management and control of micro activities within the projects of the areas. It has a friendly and intuitive interface and with a simple training it is possible to master all the features.
  • It supports Microsoft Project files.
  • Allows you to create Gantt Chart, PERT, Data Structure and other charts.
  • Friendly interface.
  • Allows you to export files to PDF.
  • Reports.
  • Manage IT department resources, as well as keep track of dates and deadlines.
  • I've had incidents of crashing and freezing of the screen a few times.
ProjectLibre is very similar to Microsoft Project, but it is free. It has a user-friendly interface that is simple to understand and use. Best of all is its compatibility to import and export data to Project and PDF without any restriction. ProjectLibre is very important to execute medium and large scale projects that we develop. There is a possibility to create many diagrams, with Gantt and PERT being the most used by me. I feel like you don't lose anything to any paid competitor software
Project Management (14)
95%
9.5
Task Management
100%
10.0
Resource Management
100%
10.0
Gantt Charts
100%
10.0
Scheduling
100%
10.0
Workflow Automation
90%
9.0
Team Collaboration
90%
9.0
Support for Agile Methodology
90%
9.0
Support for Waterfall Methodology
100%
10.0
Document Management
80%
8.0
Email integration
90%
9.0
Mobile Access
100%
10.0
Timesheet Tracking
90%
9.0
Change request and Case Management
100%
10.0
Budget and Expense Management
100%
10.0
Professional Services Automation (4)
97.5%
9.8
Quotes/estimates
100%
10.0
Invoicing
90%
9.0
Project & financial reporting
100%
10.0
Integration with accounting software
100%
10.0
  • Provides greater organization of teams and compliance with deadlines and work responsibilities.
  • Open source software at no additional cost.
Score 9 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
Our company needed software to manage projects, times and requirements, without forgetting important activities and sequentialities. Our main problem was the inexperience, due by the fact that we had never used project management software. It was essential for us to find a simple tool, within everyone's reach that would allow us to organize the activities clearly and functionally.
  • Simplicity: tool easy to use
  • Functional: a software that does what we need
  • User friendly: excellent interface for all users
  • Change color to gantt bar
  • Project header title is missing
  • Data on the management of project costs
In my opinion, ProjectLibre is recommended for all those who need a quick tool, easy to use and simple for the management of project activities, and its related dependence and priorities. It is less appropriate when looking for a software that manages project costs and other expenses data relative to an activity/project.
Project Management (14)
55%
5.5
Task Management
90%
9.0
Resource Management
90%
9.0
Gantt Charts
100%
10.0
Scheduling
90%
9.0
Workflow Automation
60%
6.0
Team Collaboration
70%
7.0
Support for Agile Methodology
80%
8.0
Support for Waterfall Methodology
N/A
N/A
Document Management
80%
8.0
Email integration
N/A
N/A
Mobile Access
N/A
N/A
Timesheet Tracking
60%
6.0
Change request and Case Management
N/A
N/A
Budget and Expense Management
50%
5.0
Professional Services Automation (4)
7.5%
0.8
Quotes/estimates
N/A
N/A
Invoicing
30%
3.0
Project & financial reporting
N/A
N/A
Integration with accounting software
N/A
N/A
  • Resource optimization
  • Improvement of the organization of activities
  • Precise answers to the management
We decided to go with ProjectLibre because it is a free tool and there is a great community that supports us in case there are any questions or concerns about the software. This has allowed us to be able to invest time without having to worry about licensing costs or anything else.
Patrick Stephens | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User
Incentivized
I have to start this with a caveat because, if we had been able to get past a personal hurdle, I would have pushed for its use in the company I consulted with everyone. We approached it in the hopes of managing several employees, as well as the timeline of their work. Previously, the company used Excel and Sheets (Google Drive) (more on this in a bit). It addresses the complications of time management for those who are number-resistant; ie - more visually friendly.
  • Visual management of time!
  • Realistic management (multiple projects at once because not all projects operate independently of others where time is concerned).
  • Data handling - reports, etc...
  • I will get into this more, but comparisons. Comparison is the evil twin of this program.
You have to come in without bias and looking forward to embracing a new program. That sounds a bit biased myself, yes, but this program would have been perfect for the organization I consulted with. Absolutely perfect. But out of twelve individuals, only one had an open mind and wanted to explore the program. The remainder saw the program and said "Oh, it's like Excel, I'll just use that instead..." because they knew Excel. ProjectLibre is FUNCTION-centric, not pretty for the sake of being pretty. Once you get into it, you will fall in and love it. If you know marketing automation software, you will know how to use this program. I highly recommend it for anyone who wants to manage their time visually, in a program that is built to be what they need and not just something that looks good on a second monitor when the boss walks in.
Project Management (14)
53.57142857142857%
5.4
Task Management
100%
10.0
Resource Management
100%
10.0
Gantt Charts
N/A
N/A
Scheduling
100%
10.0
Workflow Automation
100%
10.0
Team Collaboration
80%
8.0
Support for Agile Methodology
N/A
N/A
Support for Waterfall Methodology
N/A
N/A
Document Management
100%
10.0
Email integration
N/A
N/A
Mobile Access
N/A
N/A
Timesheet Tracking
90%
9.0
Change request and Case Management
N/A
N/A
Budget and Expense Management
80%
8.0
Professional Services Automation (4)
25%
2.5
Quotes/estimates
100%
10.0
Invoicing
N/A
N/A
Project & financial reporting
N/A
N/A
Integration with accounting software
N/A
N/A
  • While the company didn't go with it because of what I'd witnessed, I have recommended it to many people I felt fell within their scope. For them, I can see it streamlining their workflow and giving them more time to focus on other things, rather than dwelling on how to run a workflow program.
ProjectLibre is open-sourced, so constantly on the verge of getting better. I think this one is more suited against other workflow programs because it is built for function and (like referenced in another section) not meant to be something you can distract your boss with to prove you're working. It is uniquely functional.
There are a lot of discussions online about it, and a customer addition based manual. While that can lead to some confusion, I am not the kind of person who likes talking on the phone. So it is easier to go online with ProjectLibre!
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