If you have ever used Microsoft Project you know it takes a good bit of time before you understand how it works. Adding to the difficulty is if you are working on a project with others and they don't have MS Project--it doesn't come standard with Microsoft Office.
Tom's Planner is a web app that makes it easy to create Gantt Charts and share them with others.
Tom's Planner boasts a simple drag and drop interface to create schedules and Gantt Charts. Another interesting features of the software is that the project files are stored locally on your computer which helps to alleviate security concerns with web-based software.
Tom's Planner is currently in a beta version which means that all accounts are free. In return they would like you to provide feedback about the service. The website states that once the software sheds its beta label it plans on giving all beta users one year free access.
Another great feature is that others can view your Gantt charts for free, without an account.
