RationalPlan Software
Overview
RationalPlan supports classic project management needs such as Gantt charts, resource allocation, critical path, baselines, dependencies, and cost tracking. It comes in different editions: Single Project (desktop), Multi Project (desktop + shared data), and a Cloud (SaaS) version for collaboration. It’s especially suitable for project managers who prefer granular control over schedules and resources.
What Is RationalPlan Software?
RationalPlan is a project planning and scheduling tool. In its desktop versions, users can plan tasks, durations, dependencies, assign resources, set baselines, and simulate scenarios. The cloud (web) edition adds team collaboration, online access, user management, and shared project repositories. It supports import/export to MS Project, Excel, and PDF.
Key Features of RationalPlan
- Gantt charts, task dependencies, baselines, milestones
- Resource management, leveling, allocation, cost tracking
- Critical path detection, slack & buffer analyses
- Multiple project handling (in the Multi-Project and Cloud versions)
- Export/import compatibility (MS Project, Excel, PDF)
- Scenario comparison / “What-If” modeling
- Collaboration in cloud edition: shared projects, user roles, permissions
- Timesheets and progress tracking
- Alerts, reports, and dashboards
- Custom fields and parameters
Who Should Use It?
- Project managers needing traditional PM tools (Gantt, critical path)
- Teams managing portfolios of interdependent projects
- Organizations used to Microsoft Project but seeking alternative licenses
- Project and program offices (PMO) with focus on schedule & resource integrity
- Teams who prefer desktop reliability plus optional cloud collaboration
Pricing & Plans
RationalPlan Pricing — Versions & Subscriptions
Single Project
Desktop- Manage one project at a time
- Gantt, resource planning, baseline
- Import/Export & local deployment
Multi Project / Cloud
Team / SaaS- Handle multiple projects simultaneously
- Shared resources & data across projects
- Cloud access, user roles, collaboration
Enterprise
Custom- Site license / OEM possibilities
- Priority support & customization
- Deployment on private servers, cloud options
* Desktop licenses are one-time purchases. * Cloud/subscription model applies to Multi Project / team edition. * Prices may vary by region and version.
Pros & Cons
Final Verdict
RationalPlan is a strong choice when you want full control over scheduling, dependencies, and resource allocation, but also want the option to scale into cloud collaboration. Choose desktop licenses if you manage single projects locally; upgrade to multi or cloud when your team grows or you need shared access. For enterprises, custom licensing offers flexibility.
Plan Projects Precisely — Try RationalPlan
Use full scheduling, resource allocation & cloud collaboration in one package.
- ✅ Desktop & cloud versions
- ✅ Gantt, baseline, resource leveling
- ✅ Multi-project capability
FAQs About RationalPlan
Yes — the Cloud / Multi Project edition supports shared projects and web access.
