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GanttPRO vs Marvel

GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Software

Online Gantt chart software

From
On request
Rated
-
Marvel logo

Marvel

Software

Rapid prototyping and design platform

From
Free
Rated
-

The short version

  • Only Marvel has a free tier, so it costs nothing to try first.
  • Each has a real cost: GanttPRO workload management, portfolios, reports and budget planning all require the Business plan at $17 per user per month; Marvel pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • They diverge on capability: GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GanttPRO and Marvel actually diverge.

Attributes where GanttPRO and Marvel differ
AttributeGanttPROMarvel
Starting priceOn requestFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWindows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android
Founded20152013

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

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 GanttPRO

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

Only in Marvel

  • Drag-and-drop prototyping
  • User testing
  • Animations
  • Interactions
  • User research
  • Analytics
  • Handoff tools
  • Feedback

Both cover

  • Jira
  • Slack

What people use each for

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

GanttPRO

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

Marvel

  • Wireframing and clickable prototypesnot GanttPRO
  • User testing on a prototype before buildnot GanttPRO
  • Developer handoff with automatic design specsnot GanttPRO
  • Sharing prototypes with stakeholders for feedbacknot GanttPRO

Where each one falls short

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

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

Marvel

  • Pricing is not shown on the product pages
  • User research capability comes through Ballpark rather than being native to Marvel

Pricing, plan by plan

GanttPRO

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

Marvel

Free
  • FreeFree
    • 1 project
    • Unlimited screens
    • Basic prototyping
  • Professional$12/month
    • Unlimited projects
    • Unlimited screens
    • Advanced prototyping
  • Team$80/month
    • Everything in Professional
    • Unlimited users
    • Team workspace

Which should you pick?

Choose GanttPRO if

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

Choose Marvel if

  • You need drag-and-drop prototyping.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want user testing.

Questions people ask

Is GanttPRO or Marvel better?
Neither clearly leads. GanttPRO starts at On request and Marvel at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GanttPRO or Marvel?
Marvel has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at On request for GanttPRO and Free for Marvel.
Does GanttPRO or Marvel run on more platforms?
GanttPRO runs on Web. Marvel runs on Windows, Macos, Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Marvel for free?
Yes. Marvel has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GanttPRO starts at On request.
What is GanttPRO best used for?
GanttPRO is most often used for building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies, planning resources and budgets against a project timeline. Of those, building gantt chart schedules with auto scheduling and dependencies and planning resources and budgets against a project timeline are not what Marvel is typically brought in for.
What can GanttPRO do that Marvel cannot?
GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Time tracking, Dependencies. Marvel covers Drag-and-drop prototyping, User testing, Animations, Interactions. Both handle Jira, Slack.

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