Free project management tools
Every tool here is free, runs in your browser and needs no account. The most used are the EVM calculator, which gives all earned value metrics at once, the PMP eligibility checker, which tells you in 30 seconds whether you can apply, and the Gantt chart maker, which builds and exports a schedule in minutes.
Which free project management tools are available?
Built from real project work and from training PMP students. Each one opens straight away.
EVM calculator
Enter PV, EV, AC and BAC to get CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC, VAC and TCPI, with each formula explained.
PMP eligibility checker
Your education, experience and training hours checked against PMI's rules, with exactly what you still need.
Gantt chart maker
Add tasks, dates, owners and dependencies, then export to PDF or an image.
Critical path calculator
Enter tasks, durations and dependencies; it runs the forward and backward pass and finds the float.
Project budget calculator
Direct costs, overheads, contingency and management reserve, adding up to your budget at completion.
Meeting cost calculator
Attendees, hourly rates and length: see what a meeting really costs your project.
PM salary calculator
An estimate for your country, experience, certifications and industry.
Which tool do you need?
Where to start, depending on what you're doing.
Preparing for the PMP
Check your eligibility first, before you spend time studying. Then use the EVM calculator on practice questions until reading CPI and SPI feels automatic. The salary calculator shows what the certification is worth where you live.
Running a project
Use the EVM calculator for weekly status reports, the Gantt chart maker for a quick schedule to share with stakeholders, and the budget calculator at initiation to set contingency and reserves.
Learning or changing careers
The critical path calculator makes network diagrams and float easy to understand. The salary calculator gives realistic pay benchmarks for job offers and goals.
Every free tool at a glance
| Tool | What it does | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| EVM calculator | Calculates CV, SV, CPI, SPI, EAC, ETC and VAC | PMP exam practice and project reporting |
| PMP eligibility checker | Checks your education, experience and training | Anyone planning to apply for the PMP |
| Gantt chart maker | Builds and exports a project timeline | Planning and sharing schedules |
| Critical path calculator | Finds the critical path and float | Scheduling and exam practice |
| Project budget calculator | Adds costs, contingency and management reserve | Building a defensible budget |
| Meeting cost calculator | Shows what recurring meetings cost | Cutting wasted meeting time |
| PM salary calculator | Estimates pay by country, experience and certification | Salary negotiation and career planning |
All tools are free, work in your browser and need no sign-up.
How do these tools fit together?
The tools follow the life of a project. Use the budget calculator and Gantt chart maker while planning, the critical path calculator to test the schedule, and the EVM calculator to track cost and progress once work starts. The meeting cost calculator helps keep the team’s time focused, and the salary calculator and eligibility checker support your own career.
- Planning: project budget calculator and Gantt chart maker
- Scheduling: critical path calculator
- Tracking: EVM calculator
- Team time: meeting cost calculator
- Career: PMP eligibility checker and PM salary calculator
Each tool page also explains the method behind it, with worked examples and the formulas tested on the PMP exam, so you can learn the concept and apply it on a real project in the same place. If you are studying, pair the tools with our 200 free PMP practice questions, the 30 free templates and the project management blog. Questions or ideas for a new tool? Contact us.
New tools are added as readers ask for them, and every calculator is checked against the formulas in the PMBOK Guide before it goes live.
Common questions.
Short answers, with links to each tool.
What is an EVM calculator?
How do I check if I'm eligible for the PMP exam?
What is a Gantt chart and how do I make one?
How do I calculate the critical path?
How do I calculate a project budget?
Are these tools really free with no signup?
I built these from the calculations I used every month on UAE construction projects and the ones my PMP students struggle with most. Formulas and PMI thresholds are reviewed every quarter.
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