Project management for Mac, iPad and iPhone
Project Management
That Doesn't Float in the Cloud.
Apple-native PM app with Gantt, Kanban, Mind Map and workload in one data source.
Offline-capable. Since 2004.
Why native?
Cloud PM sounds modern. Until you board a train.
Web-based PM tools push you into browser tabs, need a constant internet connection and store your project data on someone else's servers: with browser performance, spinners and "connection lost". Fine for a task list, not for professional project management.
One plan that masters every method.
Agile in Kanban. Classic in Gantt. Creative in the mind map.
All from one file, with nothing to sync.
Gantt Chart
The classic view of the plan. Link tasks, set milestones, read slack times. Enter progress here and the card in Kanban moves on, while the critical path recalculates.
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The agile view of the work. Slide cards from "To Do" to "Doing" to "Done". Every move ripples into the Gantt: dates, critical path and progress recalculate, without you switching views.
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The creative starting point. Collect ideas in any order and group them into branches. Every branch becomes a phase in the work breakdown, every node a task or milestone.
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Assign people, materials, companies and equipment to tasks. The workload view shows right away who's at capacity and what's double-booked. One task moved, one bottleneck gone, across all projects.
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PDF reports for clients, plans as images for presentations, XML and CSV for Microsoft Project or MindManager. What you plan in Merlin Project comes out where you need it.
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150.000+ Users worldwide · 160+ Countries
What our customers say
Real voices from the App Store, Capterra and direct customer references.
The coolest thing since sliced bread
I searched a long time for a decent project management app on macOS, and eventually I found Merlin Project. This is not only a PM app, it is also a mind mapping app, a reporting app and much more! All views are configurable in any detail. It offers the widest range of PM functions which are needed and used in actual management. And if you have a...
My Go-To App for Project Planning
I've been using Merlin PE off and on for several years now and find I always turn to it when I have a project which requires a certain level of planning, management and reportin...
Perfect piece of software
There is a number of software that I bought and never regret buying… Merlin is definitely one of those. Pros: 1. Very intuitive. 2. Simplicity. 3. Works as project managers do....
Merlin Project: Underrated Project Management Tool
It was perfect since I no longer struggle with the management of ongoing projects as it makes it easy and much more efficient. It also ensures task management works as expected. Pros: makes project management, project controlling as well as task management efficient. Cons: multi project management requires a lot of time to set up
Mind Map & Kanban
…Merlin allows me to manage tasks semantically in a mind map, then filter only the ones I need to consider at a given moment and manage them in a kanban board…that’s the first a...
Strawberryfrog
We chose Merlin Project because it helps us stay integrated, be accountable, and stay organized!
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Pricing overview
Download the software and test all features free for 30 days.
Merlin Project for iPad
You travel a lot and plan on the iPad?
For the mobile project manager on iPad, Apple Vision Pro or iPhone.
Merlin Project for Mac
You work on a Mac and plan professionally?
Professional project management for individual users and teams on the Mac.
Merlin Project Express
You plan personal or small projects?
The small version for the private project manager on the Mac.
Frequently asked questions
The most common questions about switching, data privacy, and purchasing, answered briefly.
Can I import existing Microsoft Project files?
Yes. Merlin Project imports and exports Microsoft Project via MS Project XML. Additionally, MPX and formats like MindManager, FreeMind, OmniPlan, OPML, CSV, iCalendar are supported.
Do I need a server or cloud platform?
No. Merlin Project runs entirely locally on your Mac or iPad. For team collaboration the app syncs via iCloud Drive, Dropbox or, on the Mac, practically any common cloud service. You don't need your own server.
At its heart is MagicSync, our patented sync technology. It reconciles changes from multiple users and devices without losing data or producing annoying conflict files, even when several people edit simultaneously.
Does Merlin Project work without an internet connection?
Yes, completely. All features are available offline. As soon as you're back online, Merlin Project syncs your changes automatically, guaranteed without conflict files. Ideal for construction sites, on-site meetings or travel.
Where is my project data stored?
Exclusively on your own devices and, if you enable it, in your personal cloud storage. Merlin Project is not a cloud application and not a SaaS. There is no ProjectWizards server that processes your project data. You alone decide where your data lives.
This makes the app fully GDPR-compliant, a key difference compared to purely cloud-based PM tools. You don't need a data processing agreement (DPA).
What happens after the 30-day trial?
You can try Merlin Project for 30 days without any restrictions. Once the trial ends, you keep read access to all project files you created. Merlin Project becomes a free viewer; edits and export are not available in this mode.
To keep working, choose a monthly or annual subscription as a convenient in-app purchase directly from within the application. No silent background subscription, no hidden costs, and the price of an active subscription stays the same for you, even if we raise it for new customers.
What about my old lifetime license?
Your lifetime license remains valid. You can continue to use Merlin Project with the feature set your license covered at purchase. New features and current versions are part of the subscription model.
