Instagantt vs Paymo: Gantt Charts, Time Tracking and Pricing (2026)
Paymo combines project management with time tracking and invoicing; Instagantt focuses on Gantt planning. See which plan includes the Gantt chart on each.
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Feature-by-Feature Comparison
| Feature | Instagantt | Paymo |
|---|---|---|
| Gantt chart view | Yes | Pro plan |
| Task dependencies | Yes | Pro plan, with lead and lag |
| Critical path | Yes | Pro plan |
| Baselines | Yes | Not documented |
| Milestones | Yes | Paid plans |
| Workload view | Teams plan | Pro plan |
| Auto-scheduling | Yes | Pro plan |
| AI that drafts the schedule | Tasks, dates and dependencies, included | No |
| Read-only share link | Yes | Not documented |
| Native Asana sync | Two-way, all plans | No |
| Client invoicing | No | Yes |
Pricing Compared
| Plan | Instagantt | Paymo |
|---|---|---|
| Pricing model | Individual (1 user) or Teams (flat, 3 users included) | Per user |
| Free plan | For Asana users: 3 projects, 1 user | 1 user, 2 projects, no Gantt chart |
| Entry plan with a Gantt chart | Individual: $12/mo, or $10/mo billed yearly | Pro: $23.90/user/mo, or $16.90 billed yearly |
| Team of three, billed monthly | Teams: $24/mo | Pro: $71.70/mo |
| Free trial | 7 days, no card | 15 days, no card |
Prices in US dollars excluding tax, from instagantt.com/pricing and paymoapp.com/pricing, checked on September 19, 2026. Paymo currently discounts monthly Pro to $16.90 per user for the first three months.
Pros & Cons at a Glance
Instagantt
Pros
- Gantt chart, dependencies and critical path on every plan
- Flat Teams price for three collaborators
- AI drafts the first version of the plan
Cons
- No client invoicing
- No built-in time tracking
- Two dependency types, not all four
Paymo
Pros
- Time tracking, timesheets and invoicing built in
- Dependencies with lead and lag time
- Native mobile apps
Cons
- Gantt chart only on the Pro plan
- Baselines not documented
- No Asana integration
Which One Should You Choose?
Choose Paymo if…
- You bill clients for tracked time
- You want projects, time and invoices in one tool
- You need lead and lag on dependencies
Choose Instagantt if…
- You need Gantt planning without paying for billing features
- You want a Gantt chart, dependencies and critical path on every plan
- You want the AI to draft the schedule before you refine it
Different Jobs
Paymo is built for project-based businesses such as agencies: it combines tasks and scheduling with time tracking, timesheets and client invoicing. Instagantt focuses on planning — building, sharing and updating a Gantt chart — either standalone or on top of Asana.
If billing clients for tracked hours is central to your business, Paymo covers it in one tool. If your challenge is keeping a multi-step project on schedule, a dedicated Gantt tool may serve you better.
Gantt Features
Paymo's Gantt chart is only available on its Pro plan, where it includes dependencies with lead and lag time, critical path, workload and auto-scheduling. Paymo does not document baselines or a public read-only link.
Instagantt includes dependencies, milestones, auto-scheduling and public snapshots on every plan, and critical path and baselines on every plan.
Pricing
Paymo Pro costs $23.90 per user per month, or $16.90 billed yearly; its cheaper Solo and Plus plans do not include the Gantt chart. Instagantt Individual costs $12 per month, or $10 billed yearly, and Teams costs a flat $24 per month for three collaborators.
For a team of three that needs Gantt planning, Paymo Pro costs $71.70 per month billed monthly and Instagantt Teams $24 per month. If you also need invoicing, compare that with what you would pay for a separate billing tool.
Our Verdict
Paymo is the better choice for agencies that want time tracking and invoicing in the same tool as their schedule. Instagantt is the better choice when Gantt planning is the priority, with a Gantt chart on every plan and a flat price for small teams.
Frequently Asked Questions
Yes, on the Pro plan, at $23.90 per user per month or $16.90 billed yearly. The Free, Solo and Plus plans do not include it.
Yes, on the Pro plan. Instagantt includes critical path on every plan, including the free Asana version.
No. Instagantt syncs with Asana in both directions on every plan.
If you bill clients for tracked hours, Paymo's time tracking and invoicing are a strong reason to choose it. If your main need is keeping client projects on schedule and sharing timelines with clients, Instagantt's Gantt chart and public snapshots cost less.
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