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Description

Gantt Chart Maker (Timeline Task Planner) is a native Windows Excel-based app that transforms Microsoft Excel into an offline project scheduling engine. Built for engineers, developers, and technical project leads who require deterministic schedule calculations without sending sensitive project data to third-party web servers, the software executes entirely within the local desktop environment. Instead of relying on fragile grid formulas or web wrappers, the add-in hooks directly into Excel’s native architecture. It processes task lists into dynamic Gantt charts with automated dependency cascading across four standard link types: Finish-to-Start (FS), Start-to-Start (SS), Finish-to-Finish (FF), and Start-to-Finish (SF). An internal calculation module accounts for custom working schedules, non-working days, and corporate holiday lists to compute accurate net durations across complex task networks. Key technical capabilities include baseline locking for schedule variance analysis, multi-scale timeline grids (Daily to Yearly with ISO week numbering), and high-density vector PDF rendering via Excel’s native print engine. Data persistence relies strictly on standard .xlsx workbooks and local or network-mapped Microsoft Access (.accdb) databases, ensuring zero network transport of confidential project metadata. Available via the Microsoft Store and the Microsoft Marketplace, Gantt Chart Maker provides a lightweight, and enterprise-deployable scheduling tool for Windows 10 and 11 environments.

Description

The default file format for PlanMaker 2021 is XLSX, which eliminates the hassle of importing and exporting files. This compatibility allows you to seamlessly open workbooks created in PlanMaker using Microsoft Excel and vice versa, without any need for conversion. Additionally, PlanMaker 2021 enables the editing of XLS files and the creation of high-quality PDF documents from your spreadsheets. New features also include the ability to generate archival PDFs in PDF/A format for long-lasting document storage. Users familiar with Excel will find it easy to transition to PlanMaker 2021, as there is no need to adjust to a different interface or learn new calculation functions, ensuring full compatibility with Excel. This software supports up to one million rows per worksheet, making it suitable for handling large datasets effectively. To manage these extensive data sets, you can utilize pivot tables, data consolidation, scenarios, data grouping, autofilter, and specialized filters. Furthermore, real-time calculations displayed in the status bar keep you informed of any data updates, enhancing your workflow efficiency. Overall, PlanMaker 2021 stands out as a versatile tool for both novice and advanced users alike.

API Access

Has API No 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes 
Microsoft 365 No 
Zotero No 

Integrations

Microsoft Excel Yes 
Microsoft 365 Yes 
Zotero Yes 

Pricing Details

$3.49
Monthly subscription. Volume discounts are available through Microsoft Marketplace. 30-day free trial.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

$16.50 per year
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows Yes 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based No 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App Yes 
iPad App Yes 
Android App Yes 
Windows Yes 
Mac Yes 
Linux Yes 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person Yes 

Vendor Details

Company Name

Uniform Software Limited

Founded

2008

Country

United Kingdom

Website

uniformsoftware.com/gantt-chart-maker

Vendor Details

Company Name

SoftMaker

Country

Germany

Website

www.softmaker.de/softmaker-office-planmaker

Product Features

Gantt Chart

Alerts/Notifications No 
Capacity Monitoring No 
Color Coding Yes 
Dependency Tracking Yes 
Drag & Drop Yes 
Milestone Tracking Yes 
Progress Tracking Yes 
Task Management Yes 
Templates Yes 

Product Features

Spreadsheet

Analytics No 
Audit Trail No 
Calculators No 
Charting No 
Multi-User Collaboration No 
Templates No 

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