ConceptDraw PROJECT
Project management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
- Features
- Ease of use
- Ease of management
- Quality of support
- Affordability
- Market presence
Take the quiz to check if ConceptDraw PROJECT and its alternatives fit your requirements.
$299 one-time
Free Trial
Free version unavailable
Small
Medium
Large
- Accommodation and food services
- Manufacturing
- Transportation and logistics
What is ConceptDraw PROJECT
ConceptDraw PROJECT is a desktop project management application used to plan, schedule, and track projects using Gantt charts, task lists, and resource assignments. It targets project managers and teams that prefer locally installed software for building project plans, baselines, and reports. The product emphasizes Microsoft Project file compatibility and integration with other ConceptDraw tools for diagramming and collaboration workflows.
Strong Gantt scheduling tools
ConceptDraw PROJECT provides detailed Gantt chart planning with task dependencies, milestones, critical path, and baseline tracking. It supports resource assignment and workload views to help manage capacity. These capabilities align well with traditional project scheduling needs where a structured plan is the primary artifact.
Microsoft Project file compatibility
The product supports importing and exporting Microsoft Project formats, which helps teams exchange schedules with stakeholders using MS Project. This can reduce rework when migrating plans or collaborating across organizations. File-based interoperability is a practical advantage for teams operating in mixed tool environments.
Desktop-first, offline operation
As a locally installed application, it can be used without continuous internet access and can fit organizations with strict data residency or offline requirements. Local files can be stored on internal drives or managed through enterprise file controls. This model can be preferable to teams that do not want a browser-based system for core schedules.
Limited portfolio governance depth
While it supports project planning and reporting, it is not primarily designed as an end-to-end portfolio and program governance system. Capabilities such as centralized demand intake, cross-project financial governance, and enterprise-wide portfolio analytics are typically less comprehensive than in dedicated PPM suites. Organizations needing standardized portfolio workflows may require additional tooling or processes.
Collaboration depends on file workflows
Team collaboration often relies on sharing project files or using adjacent ConceptDraw products rather than a single, always-on multi-user workspace. This can introduce version control challenges and coordination overhead compared with systems built around real-time, multi-user collaboration. Distributed teams may need complementary collaboration and document management practices.
Fewer built-in business operations features
ConceptDraw PROJECT focuses on scheduling and project planning rather than broader business operations. Features commonly bundled in all-in-one work management platforms—such as CRM, invoicing, time tracking, or service ticketing—are not the product’s core scope. Teams may need integrations or separate systems to cover those functions.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| ConceptDraw OFFICE (bundle — includes ConceptDraw PROJECT v15) | $299 USD one-time | Official retail price for ConceptDraw OFFICE v11; includes ConceptDraw PROJECT v15 (product is included in the suite). |
| ConceptDraw PROJECT (standalone) | Price not listed on public ConceptDraw web store at time of research | ConceptDraw PROJECT v15 is listed on the vendor site as available separately, but the official web store (my.conceptdraw.com) was inaccessible / did not present a standalone price during this research. See notes: Project Server (SaaS) license described on vendor site (license covers 20 users for one year) but no price published. |
Seller details
CS Odessa Corp.
San Jose, CA, USA
1993
Private
https://www.conceptdraw.com/
https://x.com/conceptdraw
https://www.linkedin.com/company/cs-odessa/
