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Head-to-head · Construction Scheduling Software

Open Planner Studio vs Asta Powerproject

  • Updated Oct 2026
  • Both researched from official sources
  • 4 checks side by side
Higher score Open Planner Studio #1 in Construction Scheduling Software 9.4/10 Free plan Free plan✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Open Planner
Asta Powerproject #3 in Construction Scheduling Software 8.9/10 Paid ✓ 1 of 4 features Visit Elecosoft

Open Planner Studio leads on 0 checks, Asta Powerproject on 0, and 4 are even. Who comes out ahead on the 4 yes/no, price and count checks where we have data for both products. The editor score weighs everything else too.

Our verdict

  • Highest scoreOpen Planner Studio · 9.4/10
  • Free planonly Open Planner Studio
  • Most featuresOpen Planner Studio · 3 of 4

Open Planner Studio scores higher on our rubric for construction scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.9 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #3.

Open Planner Studio is the better fit for teams needing free construction scheduling software. Asta Powerproject is the better fit for professional construction schedulers.

  • Open Planner Studio fits best

    Teams needing free construction scheduling software

  • Asta Powerproject fits best

    Professional construction schedulers

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Side by side

Feature Open Planner Studio 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Asta Powerproject 8.9/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.9
Ranking #1 in Construction Scheduling Software #3 in Construction Scheduling Software
Best for Teams needing free construction scheduling software Professional construction schedulers
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free £695/user/yr
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Desktop
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, Windows
Support Docs Email, Phone, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 7 integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Open Planner Studio 3/4 · Asta Powerproject 1/4
Critical path ✓ ✓
Gantt charts ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Resource planning ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Schedule templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps None Not checked yet
Project limit Not checked yet Not checked yet
Our review
Pros
  • Free, open-source package with no subscription or per-seat licence fees
  • CPM, float, deadlines, resources, histograms, levelling, and baselines
  • IFC, CSV, MS Project, and Primavera P6 interoperability
  • Critical-path, baseline, progress, and risk analysis
  • Resource allocation with availability and demand-resource checks
  • Integrations with Microsoft Project, Primavera, ERP, BIM, and Office
Cons
  • No mobile apps; access is through the browser or desktop platforms
  • The only named plan is the free, open-source package
  • The built-in AI assistant is described for reading and editing schedules
  • Single-user subscription costs £695 per user per year
  • The listed plan installs onto a single Windows PC
  • SaaS, concurrent, enterprise, and education options require contact
Our verdict

Open Planner Studio is an open-source construction planning application for building, infrastructure, and civil-engineering projects. It is aimed at teams that need structured scheduling rather than a basic task list, with interactive…

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Asta Powerproject is construction project management software for planning, scheduling, tracking, and managing work from small construction projects to large programmes. Its Gantt-based planning, task links, critical-path analysis,…

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  1. Open Planner StudioConstruction Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Asta PowerprojectConstruction Scheduling Software 8.9Paid

Strengths and trade-offs

  • Open Planner Studio — where it wins

    • Free, open-source package with no subscription or per-seat licence fees
    • CPM, float, deadlines, resources, histograms, levelling, and baselines
    • IFC, CSV, MS Project, and Primavera P6 interoperability

    Where it doesn't

    • No mobile apps; access is through the browser or desktop platforms
    • The only named plan is the free, open-source package
    • The built-in AI assistant is described for reading and editing schedules

  • Asta Powerproject — where it wins

    • Critical-path, baseline, progress, and risk analysis
    • Resource allocation with availability and demand-resource checks
    • Integrations with Microsoft Project, Primavera, ERP, BIM, and Office

    Where it doesn't

    • Single-user subscription costs £695 per user per year
    • The listed plan installs onto a single Windows PC
    • SaaS, concurrent, enterprise, and education options require contact
  • Open Planner Studio9.4/10 · Free plan

    A capable free scheduler for construction teams needing CPM, resources, and open file exchange.

    Visit Open PlannerFull verdict →
  • Asta Powerproject8.9/10 · Paid

    A deep construction scheduler for teams that need critical paths, resources, costs, and risk analysis.

    Visit ElecosoftFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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