Pert Chart Maker
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This free tool gives you a quick way to create standalone PERT diagrams for project planning. ClickUp's Gantt Chart View does everything this tool does and more, with automatic critical path calculation, team collaboration, auto-rescheduling when tasks shift, and deep integrations with your entire workflow. Perfect for teams managing complex projects across departments.
Learn more about ClickUp's Gantt Chart ViewPROJECT PLANNING
Build Better Project Plans Faster
Create PERT diagrams that map dependencies, estimate timelines, and identify critical paths instantly
See Your Critical Path Instantly
Automatically identify the sequence of tasks that controls your project deadline. Our tool calculates forward and backward passes in real-time, highlighting tasks with zero slack so you know exactly where delays will hurt most.
Handle Uncertainty Like a Pro
Use three-point estimation (optimistic, most likely, pessimistic) to account for real-world variability. The tool automatically calculates expected time using the PERT formula, giving you realistic duration estimates instead of guesswork.
Export and Share in Seconds
Download your PERT diagram as high-resolution PNG or scalable SVG with one click. No account required, no server uploads—your entire diagram is processed in your browser and ready for presentations, reports, or stakeholder reviews.
HOW IT WORKS
Everything You Need to Create PERT Charts
From your first node to your final export, this tool handles every step of the PERT planning process
Click the canvas to create task nodes, then connect them by clicking from one node to another. Each task can store three time estimates—optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic—which the tool automatically converts to a weighted expected time using the PERT formula. Drag nodes to rearrange your layout without losing connections.
Click the canvas to create task nodes, then connect them by clicking from one node to another. Each task can store three time estimates—optimistic, most likely, and pessimistic—which the tool automatically converts to a weighted expected time using the PERT formula. Drag nodes to rearrange your layout without losing connections.
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Free PERT Chart Maker vs. the Competition
See how our tool compares to other PERT chart makers on the market
| Feature |
ClickUp
Free
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Lucidchart |
Creately |
Canva |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| No signup required | Yes | Account needed | Account needed | Account needed |
| Automatic critical path calculation | Yes | Manual only | No | No |
| Three-point time estimation | Yes | Manual setup | No | No |
| Export to PNG/SVG | Free | Paid only | Yes | Yes |
| Auto-layout algorithm | Yes | Yes | Limited | No |
| Completely free forever | Yes | 7-day trial | Freemium | Freemium |
| Client-side privacy | Data stays local | Cloud storage | Cloud storage | Cloud storage |
No signup required
ClickUp
Yes
Lucidchart
Account needed
Creately
Account needed
Canva
Account needed
Automatic critical path calculation
ClickUp
Yes
Lucidchart
Manual only
Creately
No
Canva
No
Three-point time estimation
ClickUp
Yes
Lucidchart
Manual setup
Creately
No
Canva
No
Export to PNG/SVG
ClickUp
Free
Lucidchart
Paid only
Creately
Yes
Canva
Yes
Auto-layout algorithm
ClickUp
Yes
Lucidchart
Yes
Creately
Limited
Canva
No
Completely free forever
ClickUp
Yes
Lucidchart
7-day trial
Creately
Freemium
Canva
Freemium
Client-side privacy
ClickUp
Data stays local
Lucidchart
Cloud storage
Creately
Cloud storage
Canva
Cloud storage
The More You Know
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about PERT charts and how to use this tool
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