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GanttPRO vs Podio

GanttPRO logo

GanttPRO

Project Management

Online Gantt chart software

From
$7/month
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite
Podio logo

Podio

Project Management

The flexible team collaboration platform

From
Free
Rated
-
Full reviewWebsite

The short version

  • Only Podio 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; Podio the free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • They diverge on capability: GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Podio covers Workspaces.
  • Prices and features above were last checked on 30 August 2026.

Where they differ

Only the attributes on which GanttPRO and Podio actually diverge.

Attributes where GanttPRO and Podio differ
AttributeGanttPROPodio
Starting price$7/monthFree
Free tierNoYes
PlatformsWebWeb, Ios, Android
Founded20152009

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

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
  • Jira
  • SSL encryption

Only in Podio

  • Workspaces
  • Apps
  • Workflows
  • Tasks
  • Calendar
  • Dropbox
  • Zapier
  • SSL

Both cover

  • Slack
  • Google Drive
  • Web support

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 Podio
  • Planning resources and budgets against a project timelinenot Podio

Podio

  • Building custom workspaces and apps without codenot GanttPRO
  • Project and task management for a small teamnot GanttPRO
  • Client collaboration with external users on the paid plansnot GanttPRO
  • Simple workflow automation between appsnot 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

Podio

  • The free plan stops at 5 users and 100 items across the whole organisation
  • Workflow automation is capped at 25,000 actions a month even on Premium at $19.20 per user
  • API access is a paid add-on from $23 a month, and higher call rates run to $159
  • Extra automation is billed separately, from $39 up to $559 a month
  • Visual reports, email integrations and PDF generation all require Premium

Pricing, plan by plan

GanttPRO

$7/month
  • Core$7/month
    • Annual billing (20% discount vs monthly)
    • Gantt charts, project calendar, auto scheduling
    • Unlimited virtual resources
  • Advanced$10/month
    • Annual billing
    • Overdue tasks, custom fields and filters
    • Calendar exceptions, custom project templates
  • Business$17/month
    • Annual billing
    • Workload management, portfolios and reports
    • Budget planning, time tracking
  • Enterprise$25/month
    • Annual billing (normally $35, 20% discount applied)
    • Minimum 5 users required
    • SAML SSO, custom roles and rights

Podio

Free
  • FreeFree
    • Up to 5 users
    • 100 items maximum per organization
    • Basic task management
  • Plus$11.2/per user/month
    • $14/user/month monthly
    • Unlimited items
    • Task automation
  • Premium$19.2/per user/month
    • $24/user/month monthly
    • Advanced automation with 25,000 actions/month
    • Enhanced API

Which should you pick?

Choose GanttPRO if

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

Choose Podio if

  • You need workspaces.
  • You want to start without paying.
  • You work on Web, Ios, Android.
  • You also want apps.
Podio review

Questions people ask

Is GanttPRO or Podio better?
Neither clearly leads. GanttPRO starts at $7/month and Podio at Free, and user ratings are close enough to be indistinguishable. Choose on capability and platform support.
Which is cheaper, GanttPRO or Podio?
Podio has a free tier; the other does not. Paid plans start at $7/month for GanttPRO and Free for Podio.
Does GanttPRO or Podio run on more platforms?
GanttPRO runs on Web. Podio runs on Web, Ios, Android.
Can I use Podio for free?
Yes. Podio has a free tier, so you can try it without paying. GanttPRO starts at $7/month.
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 Podio is typically brought in for.
What can GanttPRO do that Podio cannot?
GanttPRO covers Gantt charts, Resource management, Time tracking, Dependencies. Podio covers Workspaces, Apps, Workflows, Tasks. Both handle Slack, Google Drive, Web support.

Answered from the vendors’ own pages

GanttPRO: What is GanttPRO's cheapest plan?

The Core plan starts at $7 per user per month with annual billing (20% discount vs monthly). It includes Gantt charts, project calendar, auto scheduling, and unlimited virtual resources.

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Podio: How much does Podio cost?

Podio offers a free plan with up to 5 users and 100 items limit. Paid tiers start at $11.20/user/month (annual) or $14/user/month (monthly) for Plus, and $19.20/user/month (annual) or $24/user/month (monthly) for Premium.

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GanttPRO: Does GanttPRO offer a free trial?

Yes, GanttPRO offers a 14-day free trial with full featured access and no credit card required. Large teams (20+ members) qualify for additional discounts, and nonprofits, students, and educators receive a 50% discount.

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Podio: Is Podio free?

Podio offers a free plan for up to 5 users with basic task management features and a maximum of 100 items per organization. Paid plans are required for more users or items.

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GanttPRO: What is included in GanttPRO's Enterprise plan?

The Enterprise plan ($25/user/month annual billing; minimum 5 users) includes SAML SSO, custom roles and rights, product training, resource conversion, unlimited storage, and all features from lower tiers. Monthly billing for Enterprise costs $35/user/month (regularly, before discount).

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Podio: What limits are on Podio's free plan?

The free plan supports up to 5 users and stores a maximum of 100 items per organization. API calls are limited to 1,000 per hour on the base tier.

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