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GanttProject vs ZenTao
A side-by-side editorial comparison of GanttProject and ZenTao — release velocity, themes, recent moves, and the top alternatives to consider.
Shared themes:project-management
GanttProject vs ZenTao: at a glance
What is GanttProject?
GanttProject 3.4 is in its sixth beta, filling gaps users have asked about for years.
GanttProject is a Java desktop scheduler with major versions one to three years apart. The 3.4 Beta VI build in September added custom properties in filters and calculated columns, clickable links in the task table, multi-file import and a manual token path for GanttProject Cloud sign-in. A 3.3 release page dated 8 November restates 3.3's highlights (SQL-calculated columns, project-relative week numbers, native Apple Silicon) with an updated bundled Java runtime.
What is ZenTao?
ZenTao posts a 22.0 beta with no notes in the feed.
The only tracked ZenTao entry is the 22.0 beta tag from October 21. It links to a changelog file in the repository and contains no description of what changed.
GanttProject vs ZenTao: editorial side-by-side
GanttProject 3.4 is in its sixth beta, filling gaps users have asked about for years.
◆ Current state
GanttProject is a Java desktop scheduler with major versions one to three years apart. The 3.4 Beta VI build in September added custom properties in filters and calculated columns, clickable links in the task table, multi-file import and a manual token path for GanttProject Cloud sign-in. A 3.3 release page dated 8 November restates 3.3's highlights (SQL-calculated columns, project-relative week numbers, native Apple Silicon) with an updated bundled Java runtime.
◆ Where it's heading
3.3 introduced SQL-driven calculated columns; 3.4 makes them useful with custom properties and puts more data on the chart itself. Cloud sign-in keeps getting workarounds, so the cloud tie-in from 3.0 is still part of the plan.
◆ Prediction
A 3.4 release after six betas is the obvious next step, but the project's slow cadence makes timing hard to call from the entries.
ZenTao
2.5PM
ZenTao posts a 22.0 beta with no notes in the feed.
◆ Current state
The only tracked ZenTao entry is the 22.0 beta tag from October 21. It links to a changelog file in the repository and contains no description of what changed.
◆ Where it's heading
A beta of a new major version suggests a larger release is in progress, but nothing in the feed says what it contains.
◆ Prediction
Unclear: the entry does not show what 22.0 changes or when a stable version will follow.
Alternatives to GanttProject and ZenTao
Other PM products tracked by Sparkpulse, ranked by recent ship velocity. Each card links to a full editorial trajectory and lets you pivot into a head-to-head comparison with either GanttProject or ZenTao.
NocoBase
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Productboard
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Hive
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Tracecat
Tracecat 1.5 alpha patches add sub-cases and lock down agent sandboxes.
SmartSuite
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Recent activity from GanttProject and ZenTao
Latest ship moves from both products, interleaved chronologically. ⚡ = editorial spark.
- 5d agoGanttProjectGanttProject 3.3 release page republished with newer Java runtime
- 24d agoZenTaoZenTao 22.0 beta posted without release notes
- 1mo agoGanttProjectGanttProject 3.4 beta adds custom-property filters and links
- 11mo agoGanttProjectGanttProject 3.3
- 2y agoGanttProjectBuild tag restores Linux and Windows packages
- 2y agoGanttProjectBuild tag adds Intel and Apple Silicon macOS packages
- 4y agoGanttProjectGanttProject 3.2
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between GanttProject and ZenTao?
Both compete on the same themes — project-management — within PM. GanttProject and ZenTao are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 2.5 vs 2.5, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). See the at-a-glance table above for a side-by-side breakdown of velocity, recent sparks, and editorial themes.
Is GanttProject better than ZenTao?
Sparkpulse doesn't pick a winner — we score release velocity, not feature parity. GanttProject and ZenTao are shipping at a similar cadence (velocity 2.5 vs 2.5, both within Sparkpulse's "active" band). For your specific use case, the alternatives sections above list other PM products to evaluate alongside.
What are the best alternatives to GanttProject?
Top GanttProject alternatives in PM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "GanttProject alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/ganttproject for the full list with editorial commentary on each.
What are the best alternatives to ZenTao?
Top ZenTao alternatives in PM are ranked by recent ship velocity. Browse the "ZenTao alternatives" section above for the current picks, or visit /alternatives/zentao for the full list with editorial commentary on each.