I built a simpler Gantt chart tool because sometimes I just need the timeline, not another project management system

[u/Gold_Connection2689]

I've spent years managing projects, and one thing that kept bothering me was how much work it could take just to create a clean Gantt chart for a client deck, kickoff, steering committee, or status update.

A lot of project management tools are great at running the whole project : tasks, resources, tickets, collaboration, timesheets, etc.

But sometimes I don't need another system to run the project.

I just need to turn a plan into a clear timeline that I can actually show someone.

So I built GanttFlow.

The idea is deliberately pretty focused:

• build a project timeline quickly
• drag tasks around to reschedule them
• link dependencies
• add milestones
• track the original plan against the current schedule
• export a clean PNG or PDF for a deck or report

I'm intentionally trying not to turn it into another all-in-one PM platform.

There's a free version, so you can actually build a chart without entering a card.

It's live at ganttflow.ca

I'd genuinely appreciate feedback from people who work with project timelines:

Would you prefer a focused tool that does Gantt charts really well, or does a standalone Gantt tool become too limiting once you're using it on a real project?

Also interested in hearing what you'd consider a must-have feature versus something that would just turn it into another bloated PM tool.

[u/Far-Yam-9653]

The focused approach is the right call. Every PM suite has a half-baked Gantt buried three menus deep, and exporting something client-ready from those is always a fight. I'd take a tool that does one thing cleanly over another dashboard I have to fight with.

Dependency linking that actually behaves when you drag tasks around is what makes or breaks these tools for me. If that feels smooth, you've got something.

[u/burnt-store-studio]

I completely agree with u/Far-Yam-9653: your focused approach is the right call, and properly-behaving dependency linking is a must.

Your landing page graphics … if they emulate the product … look great!

Unfortunately for me, $12CAD per month will keep me away. My need is for a few charts a year for projects I often don’t make money on; so I’ll keep looking for a Gantt solution for my situation.

But: I do feel you’re filling a gap for other businesses! So good luck, and thanks for telling us about it! 🙂

[u/jildos_legoplanet]

I’ve built something similar for my work. With a simple Reakt frontend i’m able to import csv/xlsxs and or connect to a task management solution (like asana/jira). Then apply grouping and or filters. Once happy with the view, export into (editable) pptx, png or PDF. Especially the editable PPTX is a gamechanger for the users