OmniPlan
Project management software
Project, portfolio & program management software
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- Ease of management
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$199.99 one-time
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- Real estate and property management
- Accommodation and food services
- Manufacturing
What is OmniPlan
OmniPlan is a desktop project management application for creating and tracking project schedules using Gantt charts, task dependencies, milestones, and resource assignments. It targets project managers and teams that need detailed planning and critical-path scheduling, particularly in Apple-centric environments. The product emphasizes native macOS and iOS workflows and supports importing/exporting common project file formats for interoperability.
Strong scheduling and dependencies
OmniPlan supports detailed task dependencies, constraints, milestones, baselines, and critical-path style scheduling. It provides Gantt-based planning with resource assignments and workload views to help identify over-allocation. This depth is useful for teams that need structured project plans rather than lightweight task lists.
Native Apple platform experience
OmniPlan is built for macOS and iOS/iPadOS, aligning with Apple UI conventions and offline-first desktop usage. This can fit organizations where project managers primarily work on Macs and want a dedicated planning tool rather than a browser-first system. The availability of iOS/iPadOS access supports reviewing and updating plans away from a desktop.
Interoperability via file formats
OmniPlan supports exchanging project data through common formats (including Microsoft Project-compatible import/export) and standard exports such as PDF and images for sharing schedules. This helps when stakeholders use different tools but still need to review timelines and deliverables. It can reduce rework when migrating or collaborating across mixed toolchains.
Limited portfolio-level governance
OmniPlan focuses on individual project planning and scheduling rather than full portfolio and program governance. Capabilities such as cross-project demand management, strategic alignment scoring, and enterprise portfolio reporting are not its primary design center. Organizations needing centralized PPM controls may require additional systems or processes.
Not a full work hub
Compared with broader business suites in this space, OmniPlan is not designed to replace CRM, billing, service desk, or end-to-end professional services automation. Collaboration features are more oriented around sharing plans and updates than running all operational workflows in one platform. Teams may still need separate tools for intake, time tracking, and client-facing work management.
Apple-centric deployment constraints
The product is primarily oriented to macOS and iOS/iPadOS, which can be limiting for organizations standardized on Windows or requiring uniform browser-based access. This can complicate rollout across mixed-device teams and external partners. Some organizations may prefer a web-first tool to simplify access control and cross-platform usage.
Plan & Pricing
| Plan | Price | Key features & notes |
|---|---|---|
| Perpetual — Standard (OmniPlan v4) | $199.99 USD (one-time) | Universal purchase (Mac, iPhone, iPad, Apple Vision Pro). Includes all 4.x updates; upgrade discounts available; 30-day money-back guarantee. |
| Perpetual — Pro (OmniPlan v4 Pro) | $399.99 USD (one-time) | Unlocks OmniPlan Pro features (multi-user publishing/subscribing, advanced import/export, etc.); universal purchase; upgrade discounts available. |
| Subscription — Pro | $199.99 USD per year (annual). Official Omni Group pages also reference a $19.99 USD per month option on some product announcements. | Subscription unlocks the latest Pro version across Mac/iPhone/iPad/Apple Vision Pro; auto-renews until canceled; subscriptions are sold through the Omni Store and require an Omni Account. |
| Education (perpetual) | OmniPlan 4 Edu License $119.99 USD; OmniPlan 4 Pro Edu License $239.99 USD | Education pricing available via Omni Group store. |
| Team / Volume pricing | Quantity discount: extra 5% per additional license up to 30% (store cart). | Team subscriptions and multi-seat purchases are supported; contact sales or use Omni Store for bulk purchases and seat management. |
Seller details
The Omni Group
Seattle, WA, USA
1993
Private
https://www.omnigroup.com/omnigraffle
https://x.com/OmniGroup
https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-omni-group/
