Merlin Project
Long-running native Mac/iPad project-planning suite with Gantt, Kanban, and mind-map views and no cloud lock-in.
What it does
Merlin Project, from ProjectWizards, is native Apple project management software combining Gantt charts, Kanban boards, mind maps, and resource/workload views in one offline data source. A lighter Express edition targets personal and small projects, and the company also makes adoc Studio for structured technical documentation.
Core features
Gantt chart and resource-leveling planning
Kanban board and mind map views in the same project file
Baseline and earned value analysis
Offline, GDPR-compliant local data storage
Team resource pool and workload tracking
Native Apple Silicon performance on Mac, iPad, iPhone
Best for
→Managing complex multi-resource projects without cloud dependency
→Planning small personal projects with a lighter Express app
→Switching between Gantt, Kanban, and mind-map views on the same plan
Pricing
Merlin Project (Mac): €19.99/month or €199.99/year
Merlin Project (iPad/iPhone): €9.99/month or €99.99/year
Merlin Project Express (Mac): €4.99/month or €49.99/year
Reviews
Big-picture takes: what it's for and whether it delivers. High-engagement YouTube videos — not sponsored.