ProjectLibre

ProjectLibre is an open-source project management app for macOS that helps you build and maintain schedules, track tasks, and organize resources in a familiar, plan-driven workspace.

It is best suited to individual project managers who want a desktop tool for single-user, single-project planning, especially if they need to work with Microsoft Project files.

Planning tools that cover the fundamentals

ProjectLibre centers on the classic views and methods many project schedules rely on. You can map work in Gantt Charts, explore logic with Network Diagrams, and structure scope using WBS Charts. That mix makes it practical for turning a task list into a dependency-driven schedule, then keeping the plan readable as it grows.

Tracking, performance, and resource-oriented work

Beyond planning, ProjectLibre includes Resource Management along with Earned Value Management and Project Performance Management, giving it room to support status work where schedule and delivery need ongoing oversight, not just a one-time plan.

Microsoft Project compatibility, with real-world caveats

A major advantage is the ability to open existing .mpp files, which supports moving an established schedule into ProjectLibre without rebuilding it from scratch. In practice, imports can vary depending on how the source file was produced or exported, so teams exchanging files across different tools may want to validate IDs and predecessor links after bringing a plan across.

Mac experience and platform considerations

ProjectLibre is available on macOS, but recent desktop versions are positioned around Apple Silicon. If you are on an Intel-based Mac, compatibility may depend on using an earlier desktop build.