Tomsplanner
Project management tools 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 Tomsplanner and its alternatives fit your requirements.
$39 per quarter
Free TrialFree version
Small
Medium
Large
- Agriculture, fishing, and forestry
- Transportation and logistics
- Real estate and property management
What is Tomsplanner
Tomsplanner is a web-based project planning tool focused on building and sharing Gantt charts. It supports teams and individuals who need lightweight scheduling for projects, timelines, and resource planning without deploying complex project portfolio management systems. The product emphasizes quick chart creation, collaboration via sharing/export, and a simple interface oriented around timeline planning rather than end-to-end work management.
Fast Gantt chart creation
The product centers on creating Gantt charts quickly with a low learning curve compared with broader project and program management suites. This makes it suitable for teams that primarily need timeline visualization and dependency-style planning. It reduces setup overhead for small projects and ad hoc planning. The interface is oriented around immediate schedule building rather than configuring multiple modules.
Simple sharing and exports
Tomsplanner supports sharing project plans with stakeholders who may not be active users of the tool. Export options help teams include timelines in presentations or status reporting workflows. This is useful when the Gantt chart is the primary artifact for communication. It fits organizations that need a planning output more than a full execution system.
Lightweight for small teams
The tool is typically easier to adopt for small teams than platforms that combine email, task execution, portfolio governance, or test management. It works well for straightforward project schedules where a single timeline view is sufficient. The narrower scope can reduce administrative work. It can complement other systems when only a Gantt view is required.
Limited portfolio governance depth
Compared with project portfolio & program management platforms, Tomsplanner is less oriented toward multi-project portfolio controls such as strategic alignment, stage gates, and cross-project capacity governance. Organizations managing many concurrent programs may need additional tooling for oversight. Reporting and governance workflows may require manual processes. This can limit suitability for PMOs needing standardized portfolio operations.
Not a full work hub
The product focuses on planning timelines rather than providing a comprehensive work management environment (e.g., advanced task workflows, integrated communications, or broader lifecycle modules). Teams may still rely on separate tools for day-to-day task execution and collaboration. This can introduce duplication between the plan and actual work tracking. Integrations may be needed to keep schedules aligned with execution data.
Automation and integrations vary
Lightweight planning tools often provide fewer native integrations and automation capabilities than broader platforms in the same space. If a team needs bi-directional sync with calendars, issue trackers, or development/test systems, additional configuration or manual updates may be required. This can affect data freshness for stakeholders. Fit depends on how much the organization expects the plan to reflect real-time execution.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Personal (Free) | $0 (free) | 1 project schedule (max. 200 rows/activities in one schedule); free updates; email support; can collaborate on schedules created by paid accounts. |
| Professional | $39 per quarter OR $119 per year (annual subscription — save 25% vs. quarterly). (Site also shows monthly-equivalent $9.95/month*). | Up to 20 project schedules; invite collaborators; print/export/share charts (PDF, image, Excel/CSV, MS Project); collaborators typically need paid accounts to print; corporate discounts available for 5+ seats. |
| Unlimited | $79 per quarter OR $239 per year (annual subscription — save 25% vs. quarterly). (Site also shows monthly-equivalent $19.95/month*). | Unlimited project schedules; embed charts (real-time); all collaborators can print (including users with free Personal accounts); full export/print/share capabilities. |
Notes: Prices and plan feature descriptions taken from Tom's Planner official pricing and product pages. The site also references a free trial (see official blog post announcing a 14-day trial) and corporate discounts (25%–50% depending on seat count).
