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Abstract vs GanttPRO

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Abstract

Software

Design version control and asset management

From
Free
Rated
-
Full review
GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Software

Online Gantt chart software

From
On request
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Abstract has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: Abstract the product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm; GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • They diverge on capability: Abstract covers Version control, GanttPRO covers Gantt charts.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which Abstract and GanttPRO actually diverge.

Attributes where Abstract and GanttPRO differ
AttributeAbstractGanttPRO
Starting priceFreeOn request
Free tierYesNo
PlatformsMacos, WebWeb

Identical on both: pricing model (subscription), user rating (Not yet rated), category (Unknown), founded (2015).

What each one covers

Drawn from each product's published feature list. An absence here means we hold no record of it - not that the product lacks it.

Only in Abstract

  • Version control
  • Branching & merging
  • Asset library
  • Design tokens
  • Collaboration
  • File management
  • Comments
  • Activity tracking

Only in GanttPRO

  • Gantt charts
  • Resource management
  • Time tracking
  • Dependencies
  • Export
  • Google Drive
  • SSL encryption
  • Web support

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Jira

What people use each for

The jobs each tool is most often brought in to do.

Abstract

  • Design systemsnot GanttPRO
  • Version controlnot GanttPRO
  • Asset managementnot GanttPRO
  • Team collaborationnot GanttPRO

GanttPRO

  • Building Gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependenciesnot Abstract
  • Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot Abstract

Where each one falls short

Documented limitations, not opinions. Every one is a constraint you would hit in normal use.

Abstract

  • The product appears to be gone. Its documentation path 404s, goabstract.com no longer resolves, and abstract.com now belongs to an unrelated venture capital firm
  • Built around Sketch files, so it never covered teams that moved to Figma

GanttPRO

  • Workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month
  • SAML SSO, custom roles and API access are Enterprise only at $25 per user per month
  • The Enterprise plan carries a 5 user minimum and requires an annual subscription
  • Custom fields and calendar view are excluded from the entry Core plan
  • Every published rate assumes annual billing, which the vendor prices 20% below monthly

Pricing, plan by plan

Abstract

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 shared library
    • Basic version control
    • 2 team members
  • Pro$12/month
    • Unlimited libraries
    • Full version control
    • Unlimited team members
  • Enterprise$50/month
    • Everything in Pro
    • Advanced admin controls
    • Compliance & security

GanttPRO

On request
  • Basic$7.99/month
    • 1 project
    • Gantt charts
    • Dependencies
  • Pro$12.99/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Resource management
    • Time tracking

Which should you pick?

Choose Abstract if

  • You need version control.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Macos, Web.
  • You also want branching & merging.
Abstract review

Choose GanttPRO if

  • You need gantt charts.
  • You also want resource management.
GanttPRO review

Questions people ask

Is Abstract or GanttPRO better?
Neither clearly leads. Abstract starts at Free and GanttPRO at On request, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, Abstract or GanttPRO?
Abstract has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at Free for Abstract and On request for GanttPRO.
Does Abstract or GanttPRO run on more platforms?
Abstract runs on Macos, Web. GanttPRO runs on Web.
Can I use Abstract for free?
Yes. Abstract has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GanttPRO starts at On request.
What is Abstract best used for?
Abstract is most often used for design systems, version control, asset management, team collaboration. Of those, design systems and version control are not what GanttPRO is typically brought in for.
What can Abstract do that GanttPRO cannot?
Abstract covers Version control, Branching & merging, Asset library, Design tokens. GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Time tracking, Dependencies. Both handle Slack, Jira.
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