Your only (and best) choice in cross-platform MS Project-like PM software.
December 16, 2022

Your only (and best) choice in cross-platform MS Project-like PM software.

Anonymous | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 8 out of 10
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Overall Satisfaction with ProjectLibre

ProjectLibre was used to support cross-platform usage of project management tools in tracking and managing various projects within our organization. Primarily we use PM software to track and plan projects annually with overarching programs that coordinate smaller projects beneath.

Pros

  • Cloud-based platform (beta)
  • Familiar interface - exactly like MS Project
  • Free and open source
  • Cross-platform - Mac and Linux support

Cons

  • The UI is a bit dated
  • It's more inline with Project 2009 but the core functionalities are all there
  • Full cloud offering would be great
  • ProjectLibre is free so it has allowed us to collaborate on MS Project files for users that run a Mac or Linux machine
  • Learning curve is minimal since it so closely resembles MS Project
  • Not all MS Project features (especially the newer editions) are present but it's best for users that are not the primary PM to user ProjectLibre.
Both of those other options are paid options and do not mimic MS Project. While those tools are great in their own right, ProjectLibre is truly unique in that it basically emulates MS Project and does it really well for free.

Do you think ProjectLibre delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with ProjectLibre's feature set?

Yes

Did ProjectLibre live up to sales and marketing promises?

Yes

Did implementation of ProjectLibre go as expected?

Yes

Would you buy ProjectLibre again?

Yes

If you have multiple users on different platforms, and you need MS Project connectivity, ProjectLibre is really your only option. The cloud beta is very powerful as a single-source deployment but until that's available outside of beta, you are best to use ProjectLibre along side instances of MS Project. Depending on your user, the project files can be easily shared and stored centrally and collaborated on (not simultaneously).

ProjectLibre Feature Ratings

Project Management
6.1
Task Management
8
Resource Management
7
Gantt Charts
8
Scheduling
7
Workflow Automation
5
Team Collaboration
5
Support for Agile Methodology
5
Support for Waterfall Methodology
8
Document Management
5
Email integration
5
Mobile Access
Not Rated
Timesheet Tracking
Not Rated
Change request and Case Management
5
Budget and Expense Management
5
Professional Services Automation
Not Rated
Quotes/estimates
Not Rated
Invoicing
Not Rated
Project & financial reporting
Not Rated
Integration with accounting software
Not Rated

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