RationalPlan Reviews

“Quite positive

Pros

It has all the necessary functionality, and learning it is easy.

Cons

I haven't encountered any issues.

“An excellent alternative to Microsoft Project

Pros

It is available on multiple platforms and offers remarkable value for its price.

Cons

The interface can be clunky at times.

“Rational Plan Review

Pros

It closely resembles the features of Microsoft Project and is easy to use. The customer service is exceptional, and the export options are good.

Cons

The interface still requires improvement in terms of user-friendliness.

“Rational Scheduling

Pros

It fulfills my requirements and offers the same functionality as MS Project.

Cons

It lacks the ability to save directly to the native MS Project file format.

“A nice alternative at Microsoft Project

Pros

All the features are impressive.

Cons

The price is a notable aspect as I think it is a bit high.

“Great tool for short money

Pros

The software boasts robust functionality.

Cons

The interface could have a more professional look.

“Rational Plan

Pros

The price is attractive, and it allows me to create high-quality timelines.

Cons

There is a significant amount of manual entry, especially at the beginning of a project.

“good functional project management software

Pros

It delivers excellent value for money and is easy to use. Additionally, the technical support is commendable.

Cons

It could benefit from having more features, such as recurring milestones on a quarterly basis, among others.

“RationalPlan was the easiest project planner I could find

Pros

Learning this software is not a problem and you don't have to worry about the price as the cost is quite reasonable.

Cons

For a while, it had a java-like appearance due to its focus on creating a low-cost, cross-platform product. However, it has been improving over time.

“Good simple project planner

Pros

It comes at a low cost, is simple to use, and can handle more complex management if needed.

Cons

The control over the graphic output could be better, particularly when it comes to printing Gantt charts.

“Super easy

Pros

RationalPlan ease of use is excellent.

Cons

It lacks extensive functions and the ability to customize the layout.

“Excellent For Production Scheduling

Pros

It is not at all complicated to learn or use and affordable.

Cons

The user interface could be more polished.

“Great Product

Pros

The reasonable price tag and ease of use are notable features.

Cons

I haven't experienced any issues so far.

“Franklin Automation

Pros

If you are looking for an affordable software this is the one for you. Moreover it is relatively easy to learn and have commendable customer support.

Cons

I find it frustrating that I cannot input raw data and there is no way to accumulate time in a specific cost code. Some of the options, like "always keep assignment units as set" and "try to keep the work when changing resources," are confusing. I wish there was more clarity on what these mean.

“Best alternative to MS Project or Primevera!

Pros

The price, ease of use, features, and interface are all the features which makes me fall in love with this product.

Cons

When it comes to printing I have encountered difficulties.

“Rational plan

Pros

User-friendliness is the one feature I like the most about this product.

Cons

It is not specifically designed for the construction industry.

“Everyday essential tool

Pros

To me that is quite remarkable is the ease of use.

Cons

There is a risk of losing information when closing down the software.

“Alternative to MS Project

Pros

Compatibility and speed are key factors.

Cons

It does not allow direct export to the native MS Project file format. However, I am aware of alternative methods for exporting the data.

“Good but can be better

Pros

It works seamlessly on Linux and efficiently manages multiple projects.

Cons

Please refer to the main review for more details.

“Provides what I need

Pros

It is easy to use and provides all the necessary features I need. Additionally, it allows for the import of Excel Project files.

Cons

It would be a nice addition to have cell background highlighting, in addition to font formatting.