Primavera P6 Alternative

Everything you need from P6.
Without the $5,000 license.

TPLANNER has a 7-level WBS, Gantt with critical path and full EVM (CPI, SPI, EAC). No installation, no months of training, in English.

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The problem with Primavera P6

Primavera P6 is a powerful tool — but designed for megaprojects and teams with dedicated support.

$1,500–$5,000 per user

Plus annual maintenance at 20% of license cost. No monthly plan or free option.

3–6 months to train your team

P6 has a complex interface that requires specialized training. Onboarding time destroys initial productivity.

English-only support

Documentation, forums and official technical support are almost exclusively in English. Not useful for non-English-speaking teams.

Mandatory local installation

The on-premise version requires your own servers, Oracle database licenses and infrastructure maintenance.

TPLANNER vs Primavera P6

Direct comparison of the features that matter most

FeatureTPLANNERPrimavera P6
Starting price
Free (Starter)
~$1,500–$5,000/user
Affordable monthly plan
From $14.99/month
No monthly plan
Multi-level WBS
Up to 7 levels
Unlimited
Gantt with critical path
Included in all plans
Included
Full EVM
CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC
CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC
Interface in English
Native English
~Partial (auto-translation)
English support
Chat + email in English
Yes (official)
Learning curve
< 30 minutes
3–6 months of training
Integrated AI report
Automatic executive narrative
Not included
No installation
100% web, nothing to install
Local installation required

Who is TPLANNER for?

TPLANNER is ideal if...

  • Your team has 1–50 people
  • Projects from $500K to $50M
  • You need EVM but not megaprojects
  • You want onboarding in < 1 hour
  • You need English support
  • Limited software budget

⚠️ P6 may be better if...

  • Projects over $500M with 200+ daily activities
  • You need integration with Oracle ERP
  • You have a corporate PMO with P6 already installed
  • You require DCMA 14-point resource detail level
  • You have a dedicated IT budget

Frequently asked questions

Does TPLANNER have EVM like Primavera P6?

Yes. TPLANNER automatically calculates CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC and VAC in real time. The indicators follow PMI PMBOK 7th edition definitions.

How much does Primavera P6 cost vs TPLANNER?

Primavera P6 costs $1,500 to $5,000 per user in perpetual license plus annual maintenance. TPLANNER has a permanent free plan and paid plans from $14.99/month.

Can I migrate my P6 projects to TPLANNER?

Yes. TPLANNER imports .xer files from Primavera P6 directly: full WBS, activities, predecessors (FS/SS/FF/SF with lags) and resources. Go to Import → Primavera P6 (.xer).

Does TPLANNER handle critical path like P6?

Yes. TPLANNER automatically calculates the critical path using CPM (Critical Path Method) and visualizes it in the Gantt with differentiated colors.

Does TPLANNER work in the cloud?

Yes. TPLANNER is 100% web — it works in any browser with nothing to install. Data is saved on your device and in the cloud with encryption.

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WBS · Gantt · EVM · Integrated AI
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