An alternative to spreadsheet planning

Tired of wrestling with Excel for resource planning? Ganttic gives you the flexibility of spreadsheets—without the chaos. It’s a dedicated, web-based planner built to save time, cut stress, and keep projects moving.

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Hassle-free planning

Ganttic is an Excel replacement that combines the versatility of spreadsheets, with the dedicated features of a project resource planner. Saving you time and preventing stress.

Resource agnostic

Schedule any resource type for projects and tasks: people, equipment, vehicles, tools, facilities, and more.

Dedicated features

Monitor resource utilization, track project progress, & build reports. Mix and match features for customizable planning.

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Import spreadsheets

Get started today by importing pre-existing spreadsheet data. Upload your CSV and bypass time-consuming setup.

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It filled the space previously attempting to be filled by hundreds of Excel Gantt charts that could not easily be compared on a large scale.

Cameron M., Strategy & Planning Analyst

Universal planner

An Excel substitute that embraces versatility, but with added power and precision. Effortlessly plan people, equipment, rooms, and vehicles with the same flexibility you love.

Fast task scheduling

Click, drag and drop to schedule tasks. Assign work to multiple resources with just a few clicks. Or shift whole projects, along with their connected tasks. An Excel replacement that’s not only fast, but efficient.

Error-proof project planning

Clearly see who’s free and who’s already booked. Eliminating double-bookings and potential delays. Real-time updates and web-based access means there’s no confusion about the “right version” of the plans.

Organize complex data

Create custom data fields then use them for intuitive organization, grouping, and filtering. Stop flipping through countless sheets and losing track of valuable info.

Dynamic overview

Visual Gantt charts allow you to effortlessly dig deep into project specifics or zoom out for the big picture. Say goodbye to static grids and embrace a visual, intuitive platform that breathes life into your project schedules.

Monitor & optimize resource usage

Resourcing in Excel keeps you in the dark about hours and workload. Ganttic automatically tracks resource utilization – ensuring your team isn’t overworked, but you get the most out of equipment. Optimize utilization, while avoiding burnout.

Hear it firsthand

“When we were planning resources with Excel, we had something like Ganttic in mind. We were looking for a resource management tool that looked like Ganttic. Then we came across Ganttic and it felt like a perfect fit. It quickly became our main resource planning tool.”

Lauri Reinart, Chief Structural Engineer
Innopolis Engineering

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An Excel replacement with the right features

Customizable User Rights

Control users’ access with customizable permissions and user hierarchies.

Automated Reports

Save time by building report templates that are automatically sent to your boss’ or clients’ inboxes.

Utilization Rates

See who or what’s available to take on new work and optimize resource utilization.

Avoid Overbookings

Get alerted to project bottlenecks and sort out overbookings before schedules go out.

Color & Highlight

Keep the color schemes you’re used to with various options to highlight booking types, clients, holidays, and more.

Custom Data Fields

Custom data fields provide the info you need without making a mess of schedules or flipping through multiple sheets.

Pricing

Ganttic proved to be the better alternative than all these old-school Excel sheets for resource management.

Manuel D., CTO

Secure, cloud-based collaboration.

For more than 13 years, Ganttic has been the trusted solution for teams who’ve outgrown spreadsheet planning.

Industries

Construction sites, pipelines, movie sets & more

DIFFERENT Countries

Clients connect their teams across the world

Less Data entry

Reduce planning time & manual input

Projects created

Events, contracts, experiments & beyond

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Replace Excel, but maintain workflow

Move across platforms with ease. Sync Ganttic’s resource planner with Google or Outlook Calendar. Create custom integrations via Ganttic’s API or with a quick Zap from Zapier. Ganttic connects teams and tools in a way that spreadsheets can’t.

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Instantaneous updates

Stop worrying whether your team checks their inboxes if changes are made to their schedules. Ganttic’s cloud-based platform updates in real-time. And with alerts, calendar syncs, or a mobile app you can save yourself the trouble of keeping staff informed of updates.

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Free unlimited users

Every Ganttic price plan allows unlimited users. There’s no need to pay more for collaboration and extra licenses. Adjustable permissions ensure transparency, but keep you in control.

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Why do you need an alternative to Excel?

Balance

As your organization grows, spreadsheets become more unwieldy. A replacement to Excel’s chaotic sheets that will help you grow more sustainably.

Connection

Break free from spreadsheet limitations with real-time collaboration. Effortlessly ensure every team member is on the same page.

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Efficiency

Adapt to change seamlessly. Make adjustments on the fly without compromising project schedule integrity.

Read what our clients have accomplished

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“We are taking on a lot more projects and hired more carpenters. Ganttic is a great scheduling tool for our current and future projects.“

Carl Christianson

Owner & Superintendent

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“This is awesome, we can track every single piece of equipment. We can keep track of where everything is in real-time.”

Allison Stroebele

Regional Director

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“After I started using Ganttic, for the first time ever, I was able to send our client a roadmap of their possible projects for the year.”

Joe Jenkins

Digital Resourcer

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“We had a lot of equipment being moved from one testing site to another, it was necessary to have a detailed plan of what will be used and where.”

Dr. Dimitris Katsaounis

Technical manager

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“We were looking for a resource management tool that looked like Ganttic. Then we came across Ganttic and it felt like a perfect fit.”

Lauri Reinart

Chief Structural Engineer

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“At some point, we needed software allowing us to be more accurate, and to assign resources faster and accessible online. Ganttic covers our needs.”

Fred Lavenaire,

Head of Bus and Light railway

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FAQ

Ganttic is better at Excel for resource planning in the following areas:

Visual Planning: Unlike Excel’s grid format, Ganttic provides intuitive Gantt charts and visual timelines, making it easier to manage and track projects and resources at a glance.
Real-Time Collaboration: Multiple users to access and update plans simultaneously, ensure everyone is on the same page. Whereas the limited collaboration in Excel can lead to confusion and version control issues.
Resource Management: Specialized tools for allocating and managing resources, provide optimal utilization.
Live Updates: Real-time updates and insights are crucial for dynamic project environments. While Excel requires manual updating, without offering live data integration.
Accessibility: Ganttic is accessible from any device with an internet connection, making it easy to update and view plans on the go.
Scalability: Excel can become cumbersome and error-prone as data complexity increases. While Ganttic scales with your organization’s needs, handling complex projects and numerous resources efficiently.
Integration: Integrating with your favorite work tools Ganttic fits seamlessly into your existing workflow.

Ganttic can replace various spreadsheet templates used for resource and project management, such as:

Resource Capacity Planning Templates: Ganttic offers an intuitive and visual alternative, making it easier to manage and forecast resource needs.
Project Resource Planning Templates: Instead of relying on project resource planning template Excel free versions, Ganttic provides real-time updates and automated tracking, enhancing accuracy and efficiency.
Resource Planning for Multiple Projects: Begin managing resources across multiple projects with a centralized, scalable solution.
Free Resource Planning Templates: Move beyond basic template downloads, and begin benefiting from advanced features like real-time collaboration, visual Gantt charts, and comprehensive reporting.
Team Availability and Scheduling: A clear view of team availability, eliminates the need for separate resource planning templates, while also ensuring better coordination and resource utilization.

While Excel is great for simple lists and static data, it falls short when it comes to dynamic planning. Ganttic gives you real-time visibility, automated conflict detection, and easy drag-and-drop scheduling—all in a tool built specifically for resource and project planning.

Yes! You can import your current spreadsheets directly into Ganttic. That means no starting from scratch—just a smarter way to keep working with the data you already have.

Anything you manage—people, equipment, rooms, vehicles, or tools. Ganttic lets you customize your resource types and track them across projects with ease.

Not at all. If you’re comfortable with spreadsheets, Ganttic will feel familiar—but with more power under the hood. Plus, our intuitive interface helps you get up and running quickly.

An alternative to spreadsheet planning

Free for 14 days. No credit card required.