The Elegantt alternative that doesn't need Trello
Elegantt is a solid tool — if you live in Trello. It's a Chrome extension that turns your Trello boards into Gantt charts, and for Trello-centric teams that works well.
But if you don't use Trello (or don't want to be locked into it), Elegantt isn't an option at all. There's no standalone version: no Trello boards means no charts. And because it runs as a browser extension, your Gantt chart only exists inside Chrome, on top of another product's data.
ExtravaGantt is a standalone Gantt chart tool. No Trello account, no browser extension, no syncing another tool's cards. You open it, add tasks, and you have a timeline you can share.
Elegantt vs ExtravaGantt at a glance
| Elegantt | ExtravaGantt | |
|---|---|---|
| Works without Trello | ❌ Requires Trello + Chrome extension | ✅ Fully standalone web app |
| Setup | Install extension, connect Trello, sync boards | Sign up and start — under a minute |
| Where your data lives | Your Trello boards | Your ExtravaGantt account |
| Team members | Per-user pricing | Assign tasks as labels — no per-seat licenses |
| Task dependencies | ✅ | ✅ |
| Milestones | ✅ | ✅ |
| Sharing | Export image | Read-only share link + PNG/PDF/CSV export |
| Free plan | Free for individuals | Free forever for individuals |
| Paid pricing | ~$5/user/month for teams | Flat plans from £5/mo — same price whether you're 1 person or 10 |
When Elegantt is the better choice
If your team already runs everything in Trello and you just want a timeline view of your existing boards, Elegantt (or another Trello Power-Up) is genuinely the right call. Automatic sync with your cards is exactly what you need, and rebuilding your projects in a separate tool would be a step backwards.
When ExtravaGantt is the better choice
Pick ExtravaGantt if:
- You don't use Trello. ExtravaGantt is a complete Gantt tool on its own — no other software required.
- Your team size shouldn't set your price. ExtravaGantt plans are flat — Starter, Team, or Business, each one price per month no matter how many people are on your projects. Ten collaborators costs the same as one. With per-user tools, adding your team multiplies the bill.
- You want the chart to be the product, not an add-on. Extensions break when the host product changes. A standalone tool doesn't.
- You make charts for clients. Freelancers and small agencies use ExtravaGantt to build clean timelines for proposals, grant applications, and client updates — no "made with a Trello plugin" feel.
What ExtravaGantt deliberately leaves out
ExtravaGantt is built for freelancers and small teams, so we skip the enterprise machinery: no resource management modules, no portfolio dashboards, no admin consoles. If you need those, you want a bigger tool (and a bigger budget). If you've been avoiding Gantt software because it all feels like Microsoft Project, this is the tool for you.
FAQ
Do I need Trello to use ExtravaGantt?
No. ExtravaGantt is a standalone web app. You create projects and tasks directly in it.
Is ExtravaGantt really free?
Yes, free forever for individuals. Paid plans (from £5/month) unlock more projects, higher task limits, PDF export, and team collaborators — and every plan is a flat monthly price, not a per-user fee, so adding teammates never increases your bill.
Does ExtravaGantt support task dependencies and milestones?
Yes, both. Drag to link tasks, and mark any task as a milestone.
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