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`MS Project Alternative`

Your Sites Move Fast. MS Project Doesn't.

Kanna is purpose-built for construction, field operations and installation teams. Real-time project visibility, digital reports, document management, team chat, and offline capability, all in one platform your crew will actually use.

Overview

Free Trial

4.7/5

App Store

70,000+

Companies

100+

Countries

4.5/5

Capterra

$25

From $25 user/month

Trusted by over 70,000+ companies in 100+ countries

THE PROBLEM WE SEE

Still Managing Project Schedules in MS Project?

If you're running projects on MS Project, you already know the frustrations.

Stuck at the Desktop

MS Project was built for office-based planners, not site managers. The moment someone's in the field, the plan is already out of date.

Collaboration is Broken

Files get emailed around, versions clash, and subcontractors are locked out entirely. You're back to WhatsApp and phone calls.

Your Site Team Can't Use It

No offline mode. No photo management. No digital reports or signatures. MS Project is a Gantt chart, and nothing more.

comparison

Kanna vs Microsoft Project - What You're Actually Getting

Feature

MS Project

Kanna

Purpose-built for field & site teams

Mobile app (iOS & Android)

Limited

Full-featured

Works offline — no signal needed

Real-time project visibility

All stakeholders, any device

Built-in team chat per project

Requires Teams or Email

Included

Photo & document management

Centralised, no file expiry

Digital forms, reports & checklists

Fully customisable

Approval flows & e-signatures

Built-in

Gantt chart

Drag & drop

Free subcontractor / external access

Paid licence required

Unlimited at no extra cost

No-code customisation

Learning curve

Steep - requires training

Flat - 1 in 4 users are 50+

Free trial

30 days

No credit card required

MS Project pricing based on Plan 3 ($30/user/month) and Plan 5 ($55/user/month). Kanna from $25/user/month, minimum 5 users. 20% discount available on annual plans.

feature highlights

Everything MS Project is missing - built in from day one

Mobile-First, Field-Ready

Designed for site managers and field crews, not just office planners. Fast, intuitive iOS and Android apps that work the way your team actually works.

Works Without Internet

Underground, in rural areas, or on remote sites, Kanna's offline mode means your team can keep submitting reports and updates even without a signal. Everything syncs automatically when connectivity is restored.

Gantt Charts & Project Dashboards

Drag-and-drop Gantt charts with real-time cloud access. No more emailing Excel files and wondering who has the latest version. Everyone sees the same schedule, all the time.

Enterprise-Grade Security

Two-factor authentication, IP address restrictions, device-level controls, and full audit logs, built for companies that take compliance seriously.

Centralised Photo & Document Management

Every image, drawing, and specification is stored against the right project — with no expiry date, ever. Version control ensures your team is always working from the latest document, with every revision tracked and timestamped. No more outdated drawings on site, no more wondering which file is current.

Digital Reports & Forms

Digitise your existing templates in minutes. Field staff complete reports on-site via the app, capturing text, numbers, photos, date stamps, and e-signatures. Built-in approval workflows let forms be reviewed and signed off directly within Kanna — no chasing paperwork, no waiting for someone to be back in the office.

SWMMS

Digitise your Safe Work Method Statements, complete them on-site via the mobile app, and capture worker acknowledgement signatures electronically. Completed SWMS are stored securely against the relevant project and instantly accessible for audits or inspections, no lost paperwork, full compliance, less admin.

Built-In Project Chat

One communication channel per project. No more fragmented threads across email, WhatsApp, and SMS. Subcontractors and suppliers can join at no extra cost.

See Kanna In Action

Watch how site teams and project managers use Kanna to replace disconnected tools - including MS Project and Excel - with a single, real-time platform.

Prefer a guided walkthrough? Book a free 15-minute demo with our team below, we'll show you exactly how Kanna works for your workflow.

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Customer Stories

Hear From Our Customers

The report function is very useful and fast. The custom report that can issue immediately when we encounter with some situation. Easy to understand how to use. Very user friendly. Recommend to use if you consider to enhance project management, control, report, schedule.

Pakeenai K.

Senior Project Engineer

KANNA is a very useful system. The interface is intuitive, making it easy for all departments to adopt. This will help top management evaluate the viability of potential projects. Decisions are no longer based on intuition, but on concrete data and analysis.

Antonio D.

Vice President

Ease Of Use, Project Collaboration, Team Collaboration, Project Management, Customization & Templates. Project reports are better organized, and real-time reports are received more quickly. Easy to use for team.

Redni J.

Director

Overall, our experience with KANNA has been very positive. In M&A advisory projects, where timelines, task ownership, and information sharing are critical, KANNA has served as a reliable tool to keep the team aligned.

Ren

Senior Manager

155,000

Projects Tracked

80%

Decrease in report creation time

99.99%

Platform Uptime

90%+

Customer Satisfaction

Trusted By Over 70,000+ Companies

Stop Managing Your Sites Across Five Different Tools

Join over 70,000 companies, including some of the world's leading construction and engineering organisations, using Kanna to manage projects with real-time visibility, less admin and fewer delays.

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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

Can we import our existing MS Project schedules into Kanna?

Yes. Kanna supports bulk data import via Excel format, so you can bring your existing project data across quickly and get up and running within minutes, not weeks.

Do all of our team members need a paid licence?

Internal team members require a Kanna licence from $25/user/month. External users such as subcontractors and suppliers can be given free access, a significant saving over MS Project's per-licence model.

What if our site crews work in areas with no mobile signal?

Kanna has a dedicated offline mode. Reports, photos, and updates can be completed on-site without any internet connection. Everything syncs automatically the moment signal is restored.

Is Kanna difficult to set up and learn?

Kanna has a deliberately flat learning curve and is built to be used by field teams, not just IT-literate office staff. One in four Kanna users are over 50 years old. Our onboarding team will support you through setup at no extra cost.

Can we customise Kanna to match our existing workflows and report formats?

Yes, and without any coding required. You can upload existing Excel templates, define custom project fields, set up approval workflows, and configure access permissions per team, department, or subcontractor group.

Is there a free trial available?

Yes. You can start a free trial with no credit card required. Our team can also walk you through the platform with a personalised 15-minute demo, just fill in the form above.

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Try the full platform free. Import your existing schedules, invite your team and see how Kanna handles real project complexity before making any commitment.

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Streamlining operations for teams worldwide. Work smarter, not harder.

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