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Startups.co.uk is reader supported – we may earn a commission from our recommendations, at no extra cost to you and without impacting our editorial impartiality.<\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]Using a Gantt chart template is an excellent way to improve project scheduling. Delays can be costly, but a Gantt chart can ensure the successful delivery of business KPIs<\/a> and a streamlined budget – two important factors for project managers that are even more vital in today’s economic downturn.\n

Gantt charts display each task as a horizontal bar to manage resources more effectively. The position and length of the bar shows the start date, duration and end date of the activity. If any activities overlap, the manager can see where a bottleneck might occur and plan accordingly.<\/p>\n

Following twelve months of researching project management software, our experts have picked out the five best free Gantt chart templates for project members to download for free.[\/vc_column_text]\n <\/p>

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  1. monday.com (free trial)<\/a> – <\/strong>Best choice for organising multi-phase projects, such as businesses launching a new product<\/li>\n
  2. ClickUp (Free Plan)<\/a> – <\/strong>Best for resource-stretched teams with fewer than 3 members<\/li>\n
  3. Smartsheet (free trial)<\/a> – <\/strong>Best for organising projects with multiple sub-contractors<\/li>\n
  4. Wrike (Free Plan)<\/a> – <\/strong>Best for developer teams who are working remotely and need to prioritise communication<\/li>\n
  5. Asana (free trial)<\/a> –<\/strong>Best for teams with a consistent output without deadlines, such as content production<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    <\/p>\n <\/div>\n <\/div>\n[vc_column_text]In this guide, we’ll explain the specific strengths, user requirements, and potential limitations of each Gantt chart template to help you chart a path to success. We’ll also provide examples of how you might put a Gantt chart template to use, so you can understand what it looks like in practice, not just theory.[\/vc_column_text]

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