Project Gantt Chart (Free Version)

What is Gantt Chart?

A Gantt chart is a visual project management tool that shows tasks or jobs plotted against a timeline. It helps users understand what needs to be done, when it should happen, and how different tasks relate to one another. By laying out work in a time-based view, a Gantt chart makes project progress easier to track at a glance.

In Caction, the Project Gantt Chart focuses on project-level scheduling, allowing users to see how jobs are planned and executed over time within a project.

Why Use a Gantt Chart?

Using a Gantt chart brings clarity and structure to project planning. In the Free version of Caction’s Project Gantt Chart, the focus is on visibility rather than control. It helps teams understand progress without changing schedules.

With the Free version, you can:

• Visualise project timelines clearly
  See all jobs laid out on a timeline instead of scanning through long job lists.
• Track progress at a glance
  Easily identify which jobs are completed, ongoing, upcoming, or taking longer than expected.
  
• Spot gaps and idle periods
  Quickly notice gaps between jobs, long pauses, or uneven scheduling across the project.
  
• Understand job duration and flow
  See how long each job takes and how work progresses over the full project timeline.
• Support basic project monitoring
  Ideal for simple project management where the goal is to monitor progress rather than actively reschedule jobs.

What’s Included in the Free Version

The Free version of the Project Gantt Chart is view-only, designed for basic project tracking and awareness.

You can:

• View jobs displayed on a timeline (Gantt view)
• See planned start and end dates for each job
• Identify overlaps, gaps, and long-running jobs
• Use filters to narrow down projects or jobs
  
• Monitor overall project progress visually

You cannot:

• Edit job dates directly from the Gantt Chart
• Create or manage job dependencies
• Auto-adjust schedules or timelines

This keeps the Free version simple, safe, and easy to use for everyday progress tracking.

When Should You Consider the Premium Version?

If your projects require active scheduling, dependencies, and tighter control, the Premium version unlocks advanced Gantt capabilities such as:

• Job dependency management (e.g. Finish-to-Start relationships)
• Auto-scheduling when timelines change
• Controls to lock or unlock dependencies
• Advanced scheduling options to manage overlaps and time gaps
• Access controls for viewing and editing
• Built-in safety limits for large dependency chains

👉 Learn more about the Project Gantt Chart – Premium Version