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Head-to-head · Construction Scheduling Software

Open Planner Studio vs Autodesk Forma Schedule

  • 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
Autodesk Forma Schedule #8 in Construction Scheduling Software 8.4/10 Pricing on request ✓ 3 of 4 features Visit Autodesk

Open Planner Studio leads on 0 checks, Autodesk Forma Schedule 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

Open Planner Studio scores higher on our rubric for construction scheduling software: 9.4 against 8.4 out of 10; our editors rank them #1 and #8.

On mobile apps, Autodesk Forma Schedule gives you Both where Open Planner Studio offers None.

Open Planner Studio is the better fit for teams needing free construction scheduling software. Autodesk Forma Schedule is the better fit for mobile-first project schedule collaboration.

  • Open Planner Studio fits best

    Teams needing free construction scheduling software

  • Autodesk Forma Schedule fits best

    Mobile-first project schedule collaboration

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Side by side

Feature Open Planner Studio 9.4/10 Visit ↗ Autodesk Forma Schedule 8.4/10 Visit ↗
At a glance
Editor score 9.4 8.4
Ranking #1 in Construction Scheduling Software #8 in Construction Scheduling Software
Best for Teams needing free construction scheduling software Mobile-first project schedule collaboration
Pricing model Free Paid
Starting price Free Pricing on request
Free plan ✓ (best) Not checked yet
Free trial — —
Deployment Desktop Cloud, Mobile
Platforms Web, Windows, macOS, Linux Web, iOS, Android
Support Docs Community, Docs
Integrations 4 integrations 400+ integrations
Built for Solo, Small business, Mid-market, Enterprise Mid-market, Enterprise
Features Open Planner Studio 3/4 · Autodesk Forma Schedule 3/4
Critical path ✓ ✓
Gantt charts ✓ ✓
Resource planning ✓ ✓
Schedule templates Not checked yet Not checked yet
Specs
Mobile apps None Both
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
  • Gantt, list, critical-activity, and mobile schedule views
  • Compare up to five schedule versions
  • Link activities to files, photos, issues, sheets, and assets
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
  • Schedule is presented within Forma Build rather than separately
  • Pricing requires contacting Autodesk sales
  • Best fit is construction project scheduling, not general-purpose planning
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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Autodesk Forma Schedule is construction scheduling software within Forma Build, designed for project managers, schedule managers, contractors, owners, and specialty contractors. It centralizes project schedules for headquarters and field…

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  1. Open Planner StudioConstruction Scheduling Software 9.4Free plan
  2. Autodesk Forma ScheduleConstruction Scheduling Software 8.4Pricing on request

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

  • Autodesk Forma Schedule — where it wins

    • Gantt, list, critical-activity, and mobile schedule views
    • Compare up to five schedule versions
    • Link activities to files, photos, issues, sheets, and assets

    Where it doesn't

    • Schedule is presented within Forma Build rather than separately
    • Pricing requires contacting Autodesk sales
    • Best fit is construction project scheduling, not general-purpose planning
  • 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 →
  • Autodesk Forma Schedule8.4/10 · Pricing on request

    A mobile-first schedule workspace with Gantt views, version comparison, and weekly planning.

    Visit AutodeskFull verdict →

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Reviewed by iTechGuides Editors · Editorial team · Updated Oct 2026

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