Best Gantt Chart Apps for Jira in 2026
Jira's native Timeline view covers the basics, but enterprise teams often need more — dependency management, cross-project views, resource planning, and baseline tracking. Here's how the top Gantt chart apps compare.
What to Look For
When evaluating Gantt chart apps for Jira, consider:
- Scale — how many issues can it handle? Enterprise projects often have 5,000-10,000+ issues
- Dependencies — does it support all four dependency types (FS, SS, FF, SF)?
- Auto-rescheduling — when dates change, do dependent issues update automatically?
- Multi-project views — can you see issues from multiple Jira projects on one chart?
- Holiday calendars — does scheduling account for non-working days?
- Deployment — Cloud, Data Center, or both?
The Contenders
Gantt-Chart for Jira (Werkstack)
Our own entry supports up to 10,000+ issues with dependency management, auto-rescheduling, milestones, baselines, and holiday calendars for 144 countries. Available on Cloud, Data Center, and Server.
Best for: Teams needing international holiday support and multi-project views at scale.
BigPicture (Appfire)
The most full-featured option with project portfolio management, resource planning, and advanced reporting. Cloud Fortified badge. Higher price point reflects the broader feature set.
Best for: Enterprise PMOs needing full portfolio management beyond Gantt charts.
WBS Gantt-Chart (Ricksoft)
A Microsoft Project-like interface for Jira. Supports work breakdown structures with a familiar look and feel for teams transitioning from MS Project.
Best for: Teams migrating from Microsoft Project who want a similar experience.
Jira Native Timeline / Plans
Jira's built-in Timeline view (free) and Advanced Roadmaps (Premium/Enterprise) cover basic timeline visualization. No additional cost, but limited dependency management and no multi-project views in the free tier.
Best for: Teams with simple scheduling needs or already on Jira Premium.
Feature Comparison
| Feature | Gantt-Chart | BigPicture | WBS Gantt | Jira Native |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dependencies (4 types) | Yes | Yes | Yes | Limited |
| Auto-rescheduling | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Multi-project views | Yes | Yes | Yes | Premium only |
| Holiday calendars | 144 countries | Yes | Yes | No |
| Baselines | Yes | Yes | Yes | No |
| Resource planning | No | Yes | No | Premium only |
| Cloud + DC | Yes | Yes | Yes | Cloud only |
Pricing Overview
Pricing varies significantly by user count. For a team of 100 users on Cloud:
- Gantt-Chart for Jira — $30/month
- BigPicture — $100+/month
- WBS Gantt-Chart — $60/month
- Jira Native — Free (Timeline) or included in Premium
Our Recommendation
For most teams, start with Jira's native Timeline view. If you need dependency management, auto-rescheduling, or multi-project views, evaluate Gantt-Chart for Jira — it offers the best balance of features and price, especially for international teams that need holiday calendar support.