Faster and more intuitive than Microsoft Project, the Smartsheet online work execution platform is the easiest way to create Gantt charts for all of your project and work management needs.
With over 80,000 brands and millions of information workers that trust Smartsheet to get work done, it’s easy to understand why 96% of customers say they would recommend Smartsheet to a colleague.
With its easy-to-use, familiar spreadsheet interface, teams can quickly create Gantt charts in a few easy clicks. Plus, Smartsheet works with the tools you already use, so you won’t miss a beat.
Improve Collaboration
Share your work with key internal and external stakeholders and attach files and information in context with your Gantt chart, creating one central location for project details.
Gain Real-Time Visibility
Empower team members to manage their work from anywhere at any time, and roll up multiple Gantt charts into a real-time dashboard, providing a view into status across projects.
It is so easy, so intuitive. Every project is unique and different and Smartsheet allows us to really tailor the needs to the specific client and the team using it.
Kristen Komassa, Associate Vice President of Corporate Solutions
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The Essential Capabilities You Need in an Online Gantt Chart Tool
Organize & Schedule Tasks
Break down complex project timelines into manageable tasks and organize them by project phase.
Drag & Drop Gantt Bars
Easily drag and drop Gantt bars to adjust your timeline. Underlying dates automatically adjust.
Set Durations & Dependencies
Set durations for each task and then assign dependencies to ensure proper order of completion.
Adjust Gantt Colors
Keep tasks organized with color coded Gantt bars, organized by phase, task type, or task owner.
Collaborate with Comments
Track conversations right in your Gantt chart to ensure everyone is on the same page.
Change Column Types
Reduce manual work by setting specific column types, like checkbox, date, contact, and symbol.
Set Alerts & Reminders
Automatically notify team members and stakeholders of upcoming due dates and milestones.
Identify Critical Path
Highlight critical path with the click of a button, so you know which tasks must be completed on time.
Share with Stakeholders
Share your project with internal and external stakeholders to ensure visibility.
Store Files & Key Information
Attach files and key documentation right to your Gantt chart project plan to keep details in context.
Track Milestones
Identify milestones on your Gantt chart to provide a view into progress and ensure you hit important dates.
Assign Tasks
Set clear expectations and increase accountability by assigning tasks to individual team members.
Import & Export Your Work
Import existing work from Excel, MS Project, Google, and Trello, and, export to PDF and PNG files.
Change Views
Work how you want to by easily switching between grid, Gantt, calendar, and Kanban card views.
View Status on Dashboards
Provide stakeholders with a high-level view of key metrics and progress on real-time dashboards.
Manage Resources
Allocate resources to tasks within your project plan, and track progress and workloads right within your Gantt chart.
Access Your Work on Mobile
Use the Smartsheet mobile app for Android and iOS devices to access and manage work from anywhere, at any time.
Stay Integrated
Keep work connected with integrations in Smartsheet, like Google, O365, Dropbox, Salesforce, Jira, and more.
See How You Can Easily Create Your Gantt Chart in Smartsheet
Teams of All Sizes Use Simple Gantt Charts in Smartsheet
Select a Gantt chart template below to get started quickly.
We can see changes at a glance, attach documents, and run reports for a quick snapshot of our progress. The ease of use and powerful collaboration features make Smartsheet a great tool to support key processes at World Vision International.
Juan Bertoldi, Senior Advisor - Strategy
FAQs About Smartsheet Gantt Chart Software
With all the options out there, you likely have questions about what makes Smartsheet the best Gantt chart software. Here are answers to the top asked questions.
With dependencies in Smartsheet, you can set when certain tasks need to be finished before others can start. Plus, with critical path, you can quickly identify which tasks need to be finished for your project to be complete, in just one click.
Apply conditional formatting to give you a quick view into which tasks are at risk of being delayed, in order to adjust resources or dates to keep your project on track. As you make changes, your Gantt timeline will automatically adjust.
Originally, Gantt charts were created manually with magnetic blocks on a board or paper and pencil. Now, with Gantt chart software, you get a real-time way to track & manage project timelines, share with team members, and make adjustments with reduced effort.
Online Gantt charts in Smartsheet empower you to access and manage your project timelines from anywhere at any time. Share your work with internal and external team members to collaborate on plans no matter where they are located.
All changes in Smartsheet are tracked in real time. Additionally, with Activity Log, you can see change history, including who has viewed a sheet, what changes were made, and when those activities occurred, all logged in one location.
With a free, 30-day trial in Smartsheet, you can start creating custom Gantt charts for your next project. It’s quick and easy, there’s nothing to install, and no credit card is required. Start creating your Gantt chart in Smartsheet, today!
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We compared the basic functionality of the top work and project management platforms to help you determine which is the best Gantt chart software for your organization.
Smartsheet
MS Project
Wrike
Asana
Zoho Projects
Workfront
Price
From $7 / user / month
From $7 / user / month
From $9.80 / user / month
From $10.99 / user / month*
From $2.50 / user / month*
From $30 / user / month
Free Trial
30-day, full functionality
14-day, limited functionality
14-day, limited functionality
30-day, full functionality
10-day, full functionality
None
Project Management
Drag & Drop
x
o
x
x
x
x
Dependencies
x
x
x
x
x
x
Milestones
x
x
x
x
x
x
Critical Path
x
x
x
o
x
x
Resource Management
x
x
x
o
x
x
Collaboration
Share (Internal or External)
x
o
x
x
x
o
Comments
x
x
x
o
x
o
File Attachments
x
o
x
o
x
x
Alerts & Notifications
x
x
x
x
x
x
Update Requests
x
o
x
o
o
o
Change History
x
o
o
o
o
o
Flexible Work Management
Workflow Automation
x
o
o
o
o
o
Filters
x
o
x
o
x
o
Import & Export
x
o
x
x
x
o
Kanban Card View
x
o
x
x
x
x
Roll-Up Dashboards
x
o
x
o
o
x
Mobile App
x
o
x
x
x
x
Or, if you're looking for a free or simple, one-off Gantt chart, consider the following tools.
Smartsheet
TeamGantt
TeamWeek
Project Manager.com
GanttProject
GanttPro
Price
From $7 / user / month
From $9.95 / user / month*
From $3.50 / user / month*
From $15 / user / month
Free
From $5.90 / user / month
Free Trial
30-day, full functionality
30-day, full functionality
14-day, full functionality
30-day, full functionality
Unlimited, full functionality
14-day, full functionality
Project Management
Drag & Drop
x
x
x
x
o
x
Dependencies
x
x
o
x
x
x
Critical Path
x
o
o
o
x
x
Resource Management
x
x
x
x
x
x
Collaboration
Share (Internal or External)
x
x
x
x
x
x
Comments
x
x
o
x
o
x
File Attachments
x
x
o
x
x
x
Alerts & Notifications
x
x
o
x
o
x
Update Requests
x
o
o
o
o
o
Change History
x
x
o
o
o
x
Flexible Work Management
Filters
x
x
o
o
o
x
Import & Export
x
x
o
x
x
x
Kanban Card View
x
o
o
o
o
x
Reports & Dashboards
x
o
o
x
o
o
Mobile App
x
x
x
x
o
o
*These tools also have a free offering with limited functionality. Because of the limited functionality, the free versions are not considered true Gantt chart software options.
It is so easy, so intuitive. Every project is unique and different and Smartsheet allows us to really tailor the needs to the specific client and the team using it.
We can see changes at a glance, attach documents, and run reports for a quick snapshot of our progress. The ease of use and powerful collaboration features make Smartsheet a great tool to support key processes at World Vision International.