Today marks a watershed moment for the global project-management community—and our 10-year partnership with SourceForge! We’re proud to unveil ProjectLibre Desktop 1.9.8, the most powerful update in years, delivering a colossal leap forward in performance and stability. Thanks to the dedicated efforts championed by founders Marc O’Brien and Laurent Chretienneau, ProjectLibre’s release is cementing its position as the complete, open-source replacement for Microsoft Project. The early reception has been incredible, with downloads occurring in over 150 countries on day 1!
For the SourceForge community and beyond, ProjectLibre Desktop remains the free and open-source project management standard around the globe. ProjectLibre is the most widely distributed project management software in the world, with over 7.6 million downloads across 193 countries! It’s fantastic to see adoption rates like more than 1 in every 250 Americans and 1 in every 200 Germans have used ProjectLibre.
On launch day alone, SourceForge registered downloads in over 150 countries. Version 1.9.8 delivers a 10× performance boost across critical features—so you’ll enjoy lightning-fast project planning, seamless task management, and rapid data analysis on your choice of Linux (.deb/.rpm), macOS, or Windows.
Proven in Corporations & Academia
- 1,700 universities rely on ProjectLibre for teaching real-world PM skills
- 7.6 million+ downloads in 193 countries
- Translated into 31 languages, making it accessible everywhere
Desktop Features for Power Users
- Full Gantt-chart support, Network Diagrams, WBS Charts
- Earned Value Management & Resource Management
- Microsoft Project .mpp compatibility—open and edit your existing Microsoft Project files seamlessly
ProjectLibre has a Cloud AI solution also……Scale Up with Cloud AI
ProjectLibre isn’t just desktop. There is also a Cloud version for teams and portfolios, our ProjectLibre Cloud AI brings:
- AI-driven project creation from simple prompts in any language
- MS Project level project management in your browser, PM anytime/anywhere
- Intelligent agents (coming soon) for Portfolio, Schedule, Finance, Meetings, Teams, and more
Get Started Today (FREE)
- Desktop 1.9.8: https://sourceforge.net/projects/projectlibre/files/latest/download
- Cloud AI Trial: https://projectlibre.com
Thank you for being part of our global journey and thank you Sourceforge for the years of support! With ProjectLibre, you have a true, open-source alternative to Microsoft Project—powerful, free, and backed by a thriving community. Let’s build the future of project management together!
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