SheetPlanner

This program is ridiculously easy to use for project management and associated information storage. It is one of a small number of programs with the combination of outliner and columns, with the ability to easily filter and hoist items for focused study. Programs with similar approaches (e.g., OmniOutliner, InfoQube) while also good, seem to be biased toward information first and time/project management secondarily (I’ll still keep Ecco in its own special place). SheetPlanner takes the opposite approach and places project management first. I am not aware of other apps that make it so simple and intuitive to generate simultaneous outline, calendar, Gantt, and/or Kanban views (with swimlanes) with basically no learning time investment on the part of the user. If you think this might fit into your workflow, I would recommend you look into this. For me, it is the type of program that I have begun to think of first when I have a number of things or obligations to juggle or put into some semblance of order. As a final note, the developer in my experience is very responsive to email should any issues arise. I’m very happy with this program, happy to not have yet another subscription, and I look forward to its continued development.

It's not every day you stumble upon a program that has this much power yet at the same time, keeps the basics extremely simple to use. I've used dozens of different methods and apps over the years to manage lists, projects, and timelines. Typically, when a program is robust, it lacks in the ability to provide simple data entry. Or, it's just the opposite where an application is easy to use but has no advanced features when you need them. SheetPlanner solves that problem by being both extremely easy to perform data entry while at the same time, provides the depth necessary to do advanced planning. In the software world, this is one of the toughest nuts to crack, but they've done it here!!! What I love the most is the flexibility to include start and finish dates (or not). Sometimes you want a simple list to manage company goals or daily tasks. At other times it calls for a robust project management system and SheetPlanner is there for you as well! Do yourself a favor and read down the list of features here. It's packed with all the stuff you need and wished you always had. The free trial offered with this is a no-brainer, so you have nothing to lose on this one and so much to gain! 5 Stars!!!

Unless you have been raised on Microsoft Project, a project planning app is going to give you a huge learning curve with many of the features being overkill for all but the most dedicated user. Omniplan and Concept Draw are more approachable than MS Project, but the learning curve is still there. Sheetplanner allows you to begin with a spreadsheet/outliner interface to get started. You can then start adding complexity as you need or want it. I'm an administrator in higher education, and have little need for many of the features in a full-blown project management app. As a result, I went without for a decade. Sheetplanner is a perfect mix of ease of use and functionality that lets you get started at the ground floor, and then lets you add features as you see fit. I would encourage anyone who wants to use project management but cannot spare a load of learning how to navigate and use a monster project manager. It likely has more than enough features for your project.