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PhpStorm vs Teamgantt

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PhpStorm

Developer Tools

JetBrains IDE for PHP web development

From
$24/month
Free plan
No
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Teamgantt

Project Management

Collaborative Gantt chart software

From
Free
Free plan
Yes

The short version

  • Teamgantt has a free plan, then $24/mo; PhpStorm starts at $24/mo.
  • Only PhpStorm lists PHP-aware coding assistance; only Teamgantt lists gantt charts.
  • Where PhpStorm falls short: requires an ongoing paid subscription with no free tier for commercial use.
  • Where Teamgantt falls short: the free plan is limited to 1 project and 40 tasks.
  • Prices and features on this page were last checked on 13 November 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which PhpStorm and Teamgantt actually diverge.

Attributes where PhpStorm and Teamgantt differ
AttributePhpStormTeamgantt
Starting price$24/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWindows, macOS, LinuxWeb
CategoryDeveloper ToolsProject Management
Founded20002010

Identical on both: pricing model (Subscription).

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 PhpStorm

  • PHP-aware coding assistance
  • Integrated debugger
  • Front-end tooling
  • Database tools
  • Version control integration
  • Docker and remote deployment

Only in Teamgantt

  • Gantt charts
  • Dependencies
  • Milestones
  • Baselines
  • Time tracking
  • Slack
  • Trello
  • Dropbox

What people use each for

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

PhpStorm

  • Building PHP web applications with Laravel or Symfonynot Teamgantt
  • Debugging PHP code with Xdebugnot Teamgantt
  • Working across PHP, HTML, CSS, and JavaScript in one projectnot Teamgantt
  • Managing databases alongside application codenot Teamgantt

Teamgantt

  • Project and task managementnot PhpStorm
  • Gantt chart planning and schedulingnot PhpStorm

Where each one falls short

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

PhpStorm

  • Requires an ongoing paid subscription with no free tier for commercial use
  • Heavier and slower to start than lightweight code editors
  • Some advanced framework-specific tooling requires additional configuration or plugins
  • Renewal pricing rises for lapsed subscriptions after the grace period

Teamgantt

  • The free plan is limited to 1 project and 40 tasks
  • Pricing is per project rather than per user, so cost scales with how much work is tracked
  • The Basic plan at $10 a month allows a single manager
  • Project health reports, cost loaded scheduling and custom boards are paid add ons on Basic at $12 to $24 a month each
  • The Builder Edition advertises $99 a month and rises to $199 after 3 months

Pricing, plan by plan

PhpStorm

$24/month
  • Individual$24/mo
    • Personal use license
    • Access to PhpStorm
    • Free for students and open-source maintainers
  • Organization$34/mo
    • Business use license
    • Access to PhpStorm
    • Volume and renewal discounts

Teamgantt

Free
  • PersonalFree
    • 1 user
    • 1 project
    • 40 tasks
  • Basic$24/mo
    • 1 manager
    • 10 collaborators
    • 2 projects included
  • Business$120/mo
    • Unlimited managers and collaborators
    • 500 tasks per project
    • 5 projects included
  • Builder Edition$199/mo
    • Unlimited everything
    • Industry-specific tools
    • Personalized onboarding

Which should you pick?

Choose PhpStorm if

  • You need php-aware coding assistance.
  • You work on Windows, macOS, Linux.
  • You also want integrated debugger.

Choose Teamgantt if

  • You need gantt charts.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You also want dependencies.

Questions people ask

Is PhpStorm or Teamgantt better?
Neither clearly leads. PhpStorm starts at $24/month and Teamgantt at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, PhpStorm or Teamgantt?
Teamgantt has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $24/month for PhpStorm and Free for Teamgantt.
Does PhpStorm or Teamgantt run on more platforms?
PhpStorm runs on Windows, macOS, Linux. Teamgantt runs on Web.
Can I use Teamgantt for free?
Yes. Teamgantt has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. PhpStorm starts at $24/month.
What is PhpStorm best used for?
PhpStorm is most often used for building php web applications with laravel or symfony, debugging php code with xdebug, working across php, html, css, and javascript in one project, managing databases alongside application code. Of those, building php web applications with laravel or symfony and debugging php code with xdebug are not what Teamgantt is typically brought in for.
What can PhpStorm do that Teamgantt cannot?
PhpStorm covers PHP-aware coding assistance, Integrated debugger, Front-end tooling, Database tools. Teamgantt covers Gantt charts, Dependencies, Milestones, Baselines.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

PhpStorm: How much does PhpStorm cost?

PhpStorm is sold via JetBrains Toolbox subscription starting around $24/month for individuals and $34/month for organizations, with free licenses for students and open-source maintainers.

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Teamgantt: How much does TeamGantt cost?

TeamGantt offers a free Personal plan (1 user, 1 project). Paid plans start at $24/month for Basic and go up to $199/month for Builder Edition.

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PhpStorm: Is there a free trial?

JetBrains offers a free trial of PhpStorm so developers can test it before subscribing.

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Teamgantt: Does TeamGantt have a free trial?

Yes, TeamGantt provides a 14-day free trial with full access to any paid plan features, though credit card is required to start.

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PhpStorm: What platforms does PhpStorm support?

PhpStorm is a desktop IDE available on Windows, macOS, and Linux via JetBrains Toolbox.

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Teamgantt: Can I cancel TeamGantt anytime?

Yes, TeamGantt has no long-term contracts and allows users to cancel anytime or downgrade to the free Personal plan.

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