Managing complex project timelines and dependencies with traditional gantt charts can quickly become overwhelming. Static spreadsheets and siloed tools make real-time updates a challenge, leading to missed deadlines and frustrated teams. Modern organizations need a flexible, AI-powered solution that adapts as fast as your business evolves.

Why Traditional gantt Chart Tools Fall Short

Many legacy gantt chart applications offer rigid interfaces, limited collaboration features, and manual data entry that eats into valuable planning time. When a task shifts or a stakeholder requests an update, teams end up juggling multiple versions of the same chart. This friction undermines productivity and prevents true cross-functional alignment.

Accelerate gantt Workflows with Airtable

Airtable is the platform to build next-gen apps that empower you to manage and automate critical processes with real-time data and embedded AI. Whether you’re in product operations, marketing, portfolio project management, sales & CRM, or finance, Airtable’s flexible building blocks let you create custom gantt workflows that scale with your organization.

Digital Operations for the AI Era

Create modern business apps to replace disconnected spreadsheets and whiteboards. With Airtable, your gantt chart data lives in a unified base that updates instantly, no matter where your team is located. AI automations run recurring actions—like shifting dependent tasks or flagging risk—so you can focus on strategic decisions.

Agility at Scale, for Every Function

Link end-to-end processes across departments. Connect gantt timelines to marketing calendars, CRM pipelines, finance forecasts, and more. Shared data sets ensure everyone works from the same source of truth, eliminating double entry and version conflicts.

AI with Real Business Impact

Embed AI models directly into your workflows in minutes. Use natural-language prompts to generate project milestones, estimate task durations, or forecast resource capacity. Tailor AI behavior to your unique context by training models on your own records—no data science expertise required.

Create and Evolve Apps Instantly

With Cobuilder, the AI-driven app builder, spin up a custom gantt tracking app in seconds. Drag-and-drop interfaces and prebuilt automations let you refine layouts, add conditional logic, and iterate on the fly as project requirements shift.

Manage and Govern Apps at Scale

Standardize gantt processes on top of shared data. Centrally control user access, enforce validation rules, and monitor AI usage to maintain compliance and security. Admin panels and audit logs give IT leaders full visibility and peace of mind.

Key Features for Enhanced gantt Management

• Gantt and Timeline View: Visualize tasks, dependencies, and milestones in an intuitive drag-and-drop interface. Adjust dates and instantly see how changes ripple across your project.
• Real-Time Collaboration: Comment, tag teammates, and assign tasks directly on the gantt chart. Every update syncs immediately across web and mobile apps.
• Custom Automations: Automate status changes, notifications, and handoffs based on triggers—such as task completion or approaching deadlines—to keep projects on track.
• AI-Powered Task Generation: Use built-in AI to draft project plans from a simple brief. Automatically break down high-level goals into detailed gantt tasks with estimated timelines.
• Data Integrations: Connect to standard sync integrations like Jira, Salesforce, and Slack. Keep your gantt chart in sync with the tools your teams already use.
• Advanced Reporting: Generate real-time dashboards and pivot tables based on gantt data. Track progress, identify bottlenecks, and forecast completion dates with confidence.

Pricing Plans Designed for Teams of Every Size

Choose the plan that fits your organization’s needs, from free to enterprise scale:

Free Plan

• Price: Free
• Up to 5 editors
• 500 AI credits per editor per month
• 1,000 records per base
• 100 automation runs
• 1 GB of attachments per base
• Includes interface designer for basic gantt and timeline views

Team Plan

• Price: $20 per seat/month (annually) or $24 billed monthly
• 15,000 AI credits per user per month
• 50,000 records per base
• 25,000 automation runs
• 20 GB of attachments per base
• Gantt & timeline view, extensions, standard sync integrations

Business Plan

• Price: $45 per seat/month (annually) or $54 billed monthly
• 20,000 AI credits per user per month
• 125,000 records per base
• 100,000 automation runs
• 100 GB of attachments per base
• Premium sync, two-way sync, verified data, SAML SSO, admin controls

Enterprise Scale

• Custom pricing
• 25,000 AI credits per user per month
• 500,000 records per base
• 500,000 automation runs
• 1,000 GB of attachments per base
• On-premise sync, HyperDB, enterprise API, audit logs & DLP

Best Practices for gantt Success with Airtable

• Start Small: Prototype a single project before rolling out across departments.
• Leverage Templates: Use prebuilt gantt templates and customize them to your workflow.
• Train Your Team: Host a workshop on AI automations and data linking to maximize adoption.
• Monitor Usage: Set up dashboard metrics to track on-time task completion and resource load.
• Iterate Continuously: Use version history to review past gantt changes and refine processes over time.

Get Started Today

Ready to transform the way your team manages gantt charts and project timelines? Get Started with Airtable for Free Today and experience the agility of a next-gen app-building platform with real-time data, powerful AI, and enterprise-grade security.