If you’re building a custom project management app in Vue, you’ll probably need a Gantt chart to visualize project timelines. Gantt charts are a proven way to show tasks and dependencies on a time scale and make project workflows easier to understand.
So if you need a Gantt chart in a Vue app, the first thing you’ll likely notice is that there aren’t a ton of Vue-native options. The good news is that there are still a few solid free tools worth trying, whether you want a native Vue component or a library that’s easy to wire into your project.
I’ve kept this list to free options only, so you can quickly compare what’s available when your budget is tight.
SVAR Vue Gantt
SVAR Vue Gantt is a native Vue 3 Gantt component with a free MIT-licensed core and optional PRO features. It’s a good fit if you want something that feels like part of the Vue ecosystem instead of a wrapper around a JS engine.
The free core provides a fundamental features of the Gantt chart: customizable time scale, tasks, dependencies, drag-and-drop task editing and built-in editor, context menu, toolbar, and more.
Install via npm:
npm install @svar-ui/vue-gantt
Key features
- Drag-and-drop UI
- Task editing, dependencies, and configurable timelines
- Hierarchical task view
- Virtualization for large datasets
- Task sorting and filtering
- Light and dark themes
- Keyboard navigation
- Localization
- Free core with advanced scheduling available in PRO
License: MIT for the core – see on GitHub.
Optional PRO edition available for advanced scheduling features and resource planning.
When to use: Use it when you want a Vue-native Gantt chart with a free starting point. Good choice for project dashboards, scheduling views, and apps that may need more advanced planning later. Nice option if you want to start free and upgrade only if you need the extra scheduling features.
Vue-Ganttastic
Vue-Ganttastic is a simple Vue Gantt component that covers the basics without much setup. It’s the kind of library you reach for when you want task bars on a timeline and don’t need a full project planning engine.
Install via npm:
npm install @infectoone/vue-ganttastic
Key features
- Basic drag-and-drop task bars
- Simple API
- Bar labels, HTML, and styling
- Row drag-and-drop
- Various time units (hours, days, weeks, months)
- Pre-made themes
- Locale support via Day.js
License: MIT - see on GitHub.
When to use: Use it for prototypes, MVPs, and small internal tools. Good if you just need a basic Gantt UI and want to move fast. Not the best fit if you need advanced scheduling logic.
HyVueGantt
HyVueGantt is a newer Vue Gantt component that sits somewhere between "super simple" and "full enterprise scheduling". It gives you more interactive UI features than a minimal timeline library, while still staying relatively straightforward.
Install via npm:
npm install hy-vue-gantt
Key features
- Drag-and-drop
- Task dependencies
- Hierarchical task grouping
- Customizable date formats and time scales
- Flexible time units
- Keyboard navigation
- Undo/redo
- Built-in color schemes
License: MIT - see on GitHub.
When to use: Use it when Vue-Ganttastic feels too minimal, and you need more control over the look and feel of the chart. Good for internal tools and modern project views. A reasonable pick if you want a free Vue Gantt with a bit more UI power.
gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar
gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar is not a traditional Gantt component, but it can work well if you need a flexible timeline UI. It’s more like a scheduling engine that you shape into the interface you want.
It's a JavaScript component but includes Vue integration example to help you get started.
Install via npm:
npm i gantt-schedule-timeline-calendar
Key features:
- Drag-and-drop task editing
- Tasks and dependencies
- Vertical markers
- Virtualized rendering for large datasets
- Highly customizable timeline layouts
- Show/hide weekends
- Light and dark themes
- Flexible item, row, and time-range rendering
License: Free for non-profit use - see on GitHub. Paid for commercial use.
When to use: Use it for custom timeline or scheduling interfaces. Good if you need a lot of control over layout and behavior. Not ideal if you want a ready-made Gantt chart with standard project-management features.
Quick pick
If I had to keep it simple:
- Need an interactive, customizable Vue Gantt for project scheduling? Go with SVAR Vue Gantt.
- Need something basic and easy? Try Vue-Ganttastic.
- Need a more interactive free Vue option? Look at HyVueGantt.
- Need a custom timeline engine? Check out GSTC.
Bonus - paid options
If you're ready to consider a paid Gantt chart library for your Vue app, you may look into these production-ready and well-maintained options:
- SVAR Vue Gantt PRO - as mentioned before, try it for advanced scheduling features and resource planning
- DHTMLX Vue Gantt - battle-tested, full-featured JS Gantt chart component with a Vue wrapper
- AmCharts Gantt - JavaScript solution that comes with the Vue integration tutorial
- Syncfusion Vue Gantt - mature Gantt chart component, a part of Syncfusion ecosystem
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