--- source_url: "https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProjectLibre?utm_source=openai" title: ProjectLibre - Wikipedia mirrored_at: 2026-08-31T13:02:52.035Z host: en.wikipedia.org cited_in_42a: true mirror_canonical: "https://index.42a.ai/en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProjectLibre__q__utm_source_openai" --- > **Original source:** https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ProjectLibre?utm_source=openai From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia ProjectLibre Demonstration of the ProjectLibre GUI [Original authors](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmer "Programmer") Marc O'Brien, Laurent Chrettieneau [Developer](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Programmer "Programmer") ProjectLibre Release August 19, 2012 [Stable release](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_release_life_cycle "Software release life cycle") 1.9.8 / April 28, 2025 Written in [Java](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_\(programming_language\) "Java (programming language)") [Operating system](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Operating_system "Operating system") [Cross-platform](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Cross-platform "Cross-platform") Available in 29 languages including Arabic, Chinese (simplified), Chinese (Traditional), Czech, Danish, Dutch, English, Finnish, French, Galician, German, Hindi, Italian, Japanese, Korean, Persian, Polish, Portuguese, Portuguese (Brazilian), Russian, Slovak, Spanish, Swedish, Tamil, Thai, Turkish, Ukrainian, Urdu, Vietnamese and others [\[1\]](#cite_note-1) [Type](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_categories#Categorization_approaches "Software categories") [Project management software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_software "Project management software") [License](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_license "Software license") [Common Public Attribution License](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Public_Attribution_License "Common Public Attribution License") Website [www.projectlibre.com](https://www.projectlibre.com/) [Repository](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Repository_\(version_control\) "Repository (version control)") [sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre/](https://sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre/) **ProjectLibre** is a [project management software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_software "Project management software") company with both a free open-source desktop and a Cloud AI version. ProjectLibre Cloud is a team and Artificial Intelligence solution. ProjectLibre Cloud was released as a team and multiproject version. ProjectLibre desktop is a [free and open-source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source_software "Free and open-source software") [project management software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_software "Project management software") system intended ultimately as a standalone replacement for [Microsoft Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project "Microsoft Project"). ProjectLibre has been downloaded 8,500,000 times in 197 countries and translated into 31 languages [\[2\]](#cite_note-2) The latest release of ProjectLibre was released with extensive update for global users. On the [1st day it was downloaded in over 150 countries](https://sourceforge.net/blog/projectlibre-major-release-day-one-downloads-in-150-countries-replacing-microsoft-project/ "sourceforge:blog/projectlibre-major-release-day-one-downloads-in-150-countries-replacing-microsoft-project/") which is probably the most ever for a project management release. ProjectLibre has been translated into 31 languages and has users on all 7 continents. The 1.9.8 release allows project managers to select the language in a drop down list. In addition to language, the country can be chosen which also sets the project currency and date format. The new release has a 10x performance increase on many functions. ProjectLibre Cloud runs in any browser as a SaaS solution. ProjectLibre Desktop is written in the [Java programming language](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_programming_language "Java programming language"), and will thus theoretically run on any machine for which a fully functioning [Java virtual machine](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Java_virtual_machine "Java virtual machine") (JVM) exists. Currently, ProjectLibre is certified to run on [Linux](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Linux "Linux"), [MacOS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MacOS "MacOS"), and [Microsoft Windows](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Windows "Microsoft Windows").[\[3\]](#cite_note-3) It is released under the [Common Public Attribution License](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Common_Public_Attribution_License "Common Public Attribution License") (CPAL) and qualifies as [free software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_software "Free software") according to the [Free Software Foundation](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_Software_Foundation "Free Software Foundation"). ProjectLibre's desktop initial release was in August 2012. [SourceForge](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SourceForge "SourceForge") staff selected ProjectLibre ProjectLibre as the January 2022 "Staff Pick" Project of the Month.[\[4\]](#cite_note-Team_2016-4) ProjectLibre Cloud is a [web-based](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Web_application "Web application") [project management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management "Project management") application. ProjectLibre Cloud is a multi-user, multi-project version in the browser. It is similar to Google Docs compared to Microsoft Word. The AI allows the creation of projects with a Natural Language Prompt (NLP). The projects are created in any language. It includes project Tasks, Durations, task links and resoure assignments. The initial release of ProjectLibre occurred in August 2012. A [SaaS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SaaS "SaaS") version is also available which extends the desktop features with team and enterprise features. ### ProjectLibre Desktop \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ProjectLibre&action=edit§ion=3 "Edit section: ProjectLibre Desktop")\] ProjectLibre Desktop is a [free and open-source](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Free_and_open-source "Free and open-source") [project management software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_management_software "Project management software") application designed for single‑user, single‑project use.[\[5\]](#cite_note-sourceforge-stats-5) It is positioned as a replacement for [Microsoft Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project "Microsoft Project") desktop, with full compatibility for opening and saving [.mpp](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/.mpp ".mpp") files.[\[6\]](#cite_note-sf-blog-150-6) As of July 2026, the software has been downloaded more than 8.4 million times across over 200 countries.[\[5\]](#cite_note-sourceforge-stats-5) On the first day of a major new version, the release was downloaded in 150 countries.[\[6\]](#cite_note-sf-blog-150-6) The independent textbook _An Introduction to Project Management: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Approaches With AI_ by Kathy Schwalbe notes that ProjectLibre Desktop had seen over 7.7 million downloads across 193 countries and is used in over 1,700 universities, indicating widespread academic adoption.[\[7\]](#cite_note-schwalbe-7) The developer confirms that the desktop version will always remain free and open source, making it suitable for students, individuals, and university environments.[\[8\]](#cite_note-8) ### ProjectLibre Cloud AI \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ProjectLibre&action=edit§ion=4 "Edit section: ProjectLibre Cloud AI")\] ProjectLibre Cloud AI is a separate, [SaaS](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Software_as_a_service "Software as a service")‑based product developed for teams, companies, and organizations that require [multi-user](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Multi-user "Multi-user") and multi‑project capabilities.[\[9\]](#cite_note-cloud-ai-page-9) The Schwalbe textbook describes both the desktop and cloud versions as alternatives to [Microsoft Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project "Microsoft Project"), noting that the cloud version supports organizations managing multiple projects and [portfolio management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Project_portfolio_management "Project portfolio management").[\[7\]](#cite_note-schwalbe-7) It is offered on a subscription basis at US$9.99 per user per month and is marketed as a direct replacement for the discontinued [Microsoft Project Online](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project_Online?action=edit&redlink=1 "Microsoft Project Online (page does not exist)").[\[9\]](#cite_note-cloud-ai-page-9)[\[10\]](#cite_note-ai-page-10) Unlike the free desktop edition, the cloud platform supports [role-based access control](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Role-based_access_control "Role-based access control"), enabling different permission levels for executives, project managers, team members, and viewers.[\[9\]](#cite_note-cloud-ai-page-9) It includes [enterprise resource management](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Enterprise_resource_management?action=edit&redlink=1 "Enterprise resource management (page does not exist)") to track and allocate personnel across multiple projects, and it can import both ProjectLibre Desktop files and Microsoft Project (.mpp) files.[\[10\]](#cite_note-ai-page-10) The service incorporates [artificial intelligence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence "Artificial intelligence") features, using [machine learning](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Machine_learning "Machine learning") to suggest task scheduling, flag potential risks, and recommend resource adjustments. The AI engine was built specifically for project management use cases and learns from project data over time.[\[10\]](#cite_note-ai-page-10) ProjectLibre Cloud AI is accessed through a web browser, stores data in the cloud, and supports collaboration across geographically distributed teams. As of 2026, the two products share a common file format for import and export.[\[9\]](#cite_note-cloud-ai-page-9) The current version includes: - [Microsoft Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project "Microsoft Project") compatibility - [OpenOffice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Apache_OpenOffice "Apache OpenOffice") and [LibreOffice](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/LibreOffice "LibreOffice") compatibility - [Critical Path](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Critical_path_method "Critical path method") - [Earned value](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Earned_value_management "Earned value management") costing - [Gantt chart](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Gantt_chart "Gantt chart") - [PERT graph](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Program_evaluation_and_review_technique "Program evaluation and review technique") only (not PERT technique) - [Resource breakdown structure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_breakdown_structure "Resource breakdown structure") (RBS) chart - Task usage reports - [Work breakdown structure](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Work_breakdown_structure "Work breakdown structure") (WBS) chart - [Monte Carlo Risk Analysis](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Monte_Carlo_method "Monte Carlo method") - DCMA Project Health Report - [Artificial Intelligence](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_intelligence "Artificial intelligence") ( AI ) - [Resource Leveling](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Resource_leveling "Resource leveling") - Portfolio ## Comparison to Microsoft Project \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ProjectLibre&action=edit§ion=6 "Edit section: Comparison to Microsoft Project")\] ProjectLibre has 2 products that set out to closely emulate Microsoft Project. The Cloud is compared to Microsoft Project Online. The Dekstop to Microsoft Project Desktop. The Cloud is for teams and similar Gantt Chart, Network Diagram, WBS, Resource Leveling and advanced features for teams. The Dekstop tries to Compared to Microsoft Project, which it closely emulates, ProjectLibre has a similar user interface (UI) including a ribbon-style menu, and a similar approach to construction of a project plan: create an indented task list or work breakdown structure (WBS), set durations, create links (either by (a) mouse drag, (b) selection and then button-down, or (c) manually type in the "predecessor" column), assign resources. The columns (fields) look the same as for Microsoft Project. Costing features are comparable: labour, hourly rate, material usage, and fixed costs: these are all provided.[\[11\]](#cite_note-11) ## ProjectLibre improvements \[[edit](https://en.wikipedia.org/w/index.php?title=ProjectLibre&action=edit§ion=7 "Edit section: ProjectLibre improvements")\] - Cloud is for teams - Cloud has multi-project and resource leveling across the enterprise - Cloud has enterprise resource management - Cloud has advanced AI - Full compatibility with [Microsoft Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project "Microsoft Project") 2010, import/export capability - Printing - PDF exporting (without any restrictions) - Ribbon user interface - Many bug fixes and correction of issues that [OpenProj](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenProj "OpenProj") encounters that are mentioned above - [Comparison of project management software](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_project_management_software "Comparison of project management software") - [Microsoft Project](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Microsoft_Project "Microsoft Project") - [OpenProj](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/OpenProj "OpenProj") 1. [↑](#cite_ref-1) ["New Release of ProjectLibre: Project Managers set Language, Currency, Date Format with drop down list"](https://www.projectlibre.com/blog/projectlibre-release-project-managers-set-language-currency-date-format-wdropdown-list). ProjectLibre. January 13, 2021. Retrieved January 13, 2021. 2. [↑](#cite_ref-2) ["ProjectLibre - Project Management"](https://sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre/files/stats/timeline?dates=2012-03-06%20to%202021-01-16&period=daily). Sourceforge. January 16, 2021. Retrieved January 16, 2021. 3. [↑](#cite_ref-3) ["ProjectLibre: open source alternative to Microsoft Project"](https://web.archive.org/web/20141024041905/https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/software/projectlibre/description). Archived from [the original](https://joinup.ec.europa.eu/software/projectlibre/description) on October 24, 2014. 4. [↑](#cite_ref-Team_2016_4-0) ["February 2016, "Staff Pick" Project of the Month – ProjectLibre"](https://sourceforge.net/blog/february-2016-staff-pick-project-of-the-month-projectlibre/). _SourceForge Community Blog_. February 4, 2016. Retrieved December 1, 2016. 5. [1](#cite_ref-sourceforge-stats_5-0) [2](#cite_ref-sourceforge-stats_5-1) ["ProjectLibre Download Statistics"](https://sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre/files/stats/timeline?dates=2012-03-06+to+2026-07-21&period=daily). _SourceForge_. Retrieved July 21, 2026. 6. [1](#cite_ref-sf-blog-150_6-0) [2](#cite_ref-sf-blog-150_6-1) ["ProjectLibre major release day one downloads in 150 countries – replacing Microsoft Project"](https://sourceforge.net/blog/projectlibre-major-release-day-one-downloads-in-150-countries-replacing-microsoft-project/?utm_). _SourceForge Blog_. Retrieved July 21, 2026. 7. [1](#cite_ref-schwalbe_7-0) [2](#cite_ref-schwalbe_7-1) Schwalbe, Kathy (2026). _An Introduction to Project Management: Predictive, Agile, and Hybrid Approaches With AI_. Schwalbe Publishing. p. 29\. [ISBN](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/ISBN_\(identifier\) "ISBN (identifier)") [979-8-246-28589-3](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Special:BookSources/979-8-246-28589-3 "Special:BookSources/979-8-246-28589-3"). ProjectLibre Desktop has had over 7.7 million downloads across 193 countries and is used in over 1,700 universities. 8. [↑](#cite_ref-8) ["ProjectLibre"](https://sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre/). _SourceForge_. Retrieved July 21, 2026. 9. [1](#cite_ref-cloud-ai-page_9-0) [2](#cite_ref-cloud-ai-page_9-1) [3](#cite_ref-cloud-ai-page_9-2) [4](#cite_ref-cloud-ai-page_9-3) ["ProjectLibre PM Artificial Intelligence Cloud"](https://projectlibre.com/projectlibre-pm-artificial-intelligence-cloud/). _ProjectLibre_. Retrieved July 21, 2026. 10. [1](#cite_ref-ai-page_10-0) [2](#cite_ref-ai-page_10-1) [3](#cite_ref-ai-page_10-2) ["ProjectLibre AI"](https://projectlibre.com/projectlibre-ai/). _ProjectLibre_. Retrieved July 21, 2026. 11. [↑](#cite_ref-11) Kelly, Will. ["Take your project management application open source with ProjectLibre"](https://www.techrepublic.com/blog/it-consultant/take-your-project-management-application-open-source-with-projectlibre/). techrepublic.com, CBS Interactive Inc. Retrieved May 8, 2013. - [ProjectLibre official website](https://www.projectlibre.com/) - [ProjectLibre on SourceForge](https://sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre "sourceforge:projects/projectlibre")