What Tablif read on shadow-planner's site
shadow-planner describes itself as: “shadow-planner AI-assisted gantt project planning that runs on your machine”
- Price model: One-time · free tier
- Free tier: Free forever
- Stage: Live, no waitlist
What it is
Calls itself “project planner”.
- Calls itself: project planner
“…shadow-planner AI-assisted gantt project planning that runs on your machine”
“Desktop project planner for Windows, macOS and Linux.”
Where it puts itself
Rules out “cloud” and “subscription”. Publishes a comparison page.
- Says it will not: cloud · subscription
“No account, no cloud, no subscription”
“…vs. Microsoft Project Desktop planning you buy once, with an AI assistant instea -> https://shadow-planner.app/compare/microsoft-project-alternative/”
What it costs
One-time purchase. A free tier, free forever. No monthly plan. Prices quoted: €4.99.
- One-time: yes
- Monthly: no
- Free plan: free forever
- Price: €4.99
“€4.99 once”
“Most planning tools are cloud task trackers billed per seat, per month. shadow-planner is a desktop planner you buy once.”
How it runs
A desktop app for Linux, Windows and macOS. Runs locally and works offline. Distributed through the Microsoft Store and Snap Store. AI is the core of the product. You can bring your own API key.
- Kind: desktop
- Runs on: Linux · Windows · macOS
- Runs where: on the device, offline
- Distributed via: Microsoft Store · Snap Store
- AI role: core to the product
- Bring your own key: yes
“Desktop project planner for Windows, macOS and Linux.”
“Runs on a local Ollama model by default.”
What it works with
Replaces Asana, Microsoft Project and Trello. Names Claude, Ollama and 2 more on its pages.
- Replaces: Asana · Microsoft Project · Trello
- Names: Claude · Ollama · OpenAI · +1
“Asana”
“Claude”
What it offers as proof
Live, no waitlist. Try it without signing up. Publishes a blog.
- Trial asks for: nothing
“No account, no cloud, no subscription”
“No account, no subscription, your data stays on your machine.”
Sources
Tablif read these pages, last on 7 Oct 2026. Everything above is what the product says about itself; Tablif does not verify every claim.
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