# Project Timeline Software for Teams

> Create project timelines with Asana's timeline software. Plan tasks, deadlines, milestones and dependencies, then share status updates with stakeholders.

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#### Create more than just project timelines

Asana timeline software is the easiest way for teams to plan project schedules and then track work from start to finish.

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#### How to create a project timeline

Creating a project timeline is the best way to set your project up for success and ensure you'll hit your deadlines. To visualise your project plan or workflow as a timeline, follow these steps:

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#### 1. List out your project's steps and set clear deadlines

Start by breaking up your project work into tasks with clear assignees. Then, add start dates and due dates to help you estimate how long each step will take.

#### 2. Figure out the order of your tasks

Which tasks need to be completed first? Are there any tasks you can't start until others are completed? What comes last? Answering these questions will help you figure out how to order your tasks.

#### 3. Share your timeline

Share your project timeline with teammates. This will keep everyone on the same page about project plans, who's responsible for what and get buy-in from stakeholders.

#### 4. Track your project's progress

Watch your team's progress and make sure they're on track to meet your project goal and deadline. Send status updates as you complete milestones to keep your team up-to-date on work or any changes to your timeline.

Timeline software for faster project planning

With Asana, you can plan projects, break them down into manageable tasks and create an online, [Gantt chart-like](https://asana.com/resources/gantt-chart-basics) timeline that tells you exactly who's doing what by when.

- [Learn about Asana's Timeline](/product/timeline)

Use templates to create online timelines

Save your team time by creating a custom template from common projects, or use an Asana timeline template to kickstart your project.

- [Learn more about templates](/guide/help/projects/templates)

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Asana has become the cornerstone of project management for the Shared Services Centre. It has enabled our small team of six to migrate services and implement new tools effectively and efficiently that impact all 1,500 of our employees and other users around the world.

Share online timelines

Asana's timeline tool helps teams share a visual timeline for schedules, tasks and handoffs.
- Share different timeline layouts with leaders, teammates and stakeholders
- Review milestones and deadlines in interactive timelines.
- Adjust dates with a drag-and-drop interface as plans change.

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#### Still have questions? We have answers.

#### Still have questions? We have answers.

#### How does Asana's timeline tool help with project planning?

Asana's timeline tool turns your project's tasks into a visual timeline with owners, start dates, due dates, milestones and dependencies. Project managers can see how work connects, adjust dates when plans change and schedule risks before they affect their deadlines.

Teams can use Timeline view to plan product launches, marketing campaigns, strategic roadmaps, events or cross-functional projects. Asana also supports multiple project views, so teammates can review the same work as a timeline, list, board, calendar or Gantt chart depending on what they need to do next.

#### Can I create an online timeline in Asana?

Yes, Asana helps teams [create an online timeline](https://help.asana.com/s/article/timeline) by turning project tasks into a schedule that shows when work starts, when it's due, who owns it and which tasks depend on each other. Asana describes Timeline as a live view that helps teams see how project work fits together, share plans, adapt as problems arise and track work against deadlines.

An online timeline works especially well for project management because it connects the schedule to the actual work. Instead of building a static timeline in a presentation, teams can update task dates, add dependencies, attach files, leave comments and share status updates as the project changes.

#### What should I look for in timeline software?

The best timeline software should help you build a visual timeline that connects tasks, owners, deadlines, milestones and dependencies. It should also make schedule changes easy, especially when one delayed task affects the rest of the project.

Look for timeline software that includes:
- Multiple timeline layouts or project views, such as Timeline, Gantt, Calendar, List and Board.
- Drag-and-drop scheduling to move tasks and adjust dates.
- Task dependencies, milestones, owners and due dates.
- Sharing options for stakeholders who need to review deadlines and progress.
- Project management features that connect the timeline to tasks, files, comments and status updates.

Design-focused tools may offer more themes, fonts and presentation options. For team projects, prioritise timeline tools that help people plan, assign, update and finish the work behind the schedule.

#### What is the best software for creating a timeline?

The best software for creating a timeline depends on what kind of timeline you need. For project planning, Asana is a good option because it connects timeline planning to tasks, owners, dependencies, milestones and status updates. Teams can use it to plan launches, roadmaps, campaigns, events and other work that changes over time.

For presentation design or historical timelines, tools like Canva, Lucidchart, Office Timeline, Preceden, Tiki-Toki, Time.Graphics, TimelineJS or Timetoast may fit different needs. Those tools often focus more on visual storytelling, historical events or slide-based timelines. Asana fits best when the timeline needs to help a team manage real work, not just present dates.

#### Where can I create a timeline for free?

You can create a free project timeline template in Asana to organise phases, tasks, milestones and deadlines. Timeline and Gantt views are available on select paid plans, but teams can start planning timeline work with Asana templates and then choose the plan that fits their project needs.

#### Can I use Asana as a horizontal timeline maker?

Yes, you can use Asana as a horizontal timeline maker for project schedules, launch plans, roadmaps, campaigns and other team workflows. In Timeline view, tasks appear along a horizontal schedule so teams can review dates, task duration, milestones and dependencies.

Asana works best as a horizontal timeline maker for active projects. If you need a historical timeline about historical events, or a highly designed timeline with custom themes and fonts, a visual design tool may work better. If you need timeline software that connects dates to owners, tasks, blockers and project updates, Asana is the better fit.

#### How does Asana's timeline tool help with project planning?

Asana's timeline tool turns your project's tasks into a visual timeline with owners, start dates, due dates, milestones and dependencies. Project managers can see how work connects, adjust dates when plans change and schedule risks before they affect their deadlines.

Teams can use Timeline view to plan product launches, marketing campaigns, strategic roadmaps, events or cross-functional projects. Asana also supports multiple project views, so teammates can review the same work as a timeline, list, board, calendar or Gantt chart depending on what they need to do next.

#### Can I create an online timeline in Asana?

Yes, Asana helps teams [create an online timeline](https://help.asana.com/s/article/timeline) by turning project tasks into a schedule that shows when work starts, when it's due, who owns it and which tasks depend on each other. Asana describes Timeline as a live view that helps teams see how project work fits together, share plans, adapt as problems arise and track work against deadlines.

An online timeline works especially well for project management because it connects the schedule to the actual work. Instead of building a static timeline in a presentation, teams can update task dates, add dependencies, attach files, leave comments and share status updates as the project changes.

#### What should I look for in timeline software?

The best timeline software should help you build a visual timeline that connects tasks, owners, deadlines, milestones and dependencies. It should also make schedule changes easy, especially when one delayed task affects the rest of the project.

Look for timeline software that includes:
- Multiple timeline layouts or project views, such as Timeline, Gantt, Calendar, List and Board.
- Drag-and-drop scheduling to move tasks and adjust dates.
- Task dependencies, milestones, owners and due dates.
- Sharing options for stakeholders who need to review deadlines and progress.
- Project management features that connect the timeline to tasks, files, comments and status updates.

Design-focused tools may offer more themes, fonts and presentation options. For team projects, prioritise timeline tools that help people plan, assign, update and finish the work behind the schedule.

#### What is the best software for creating a timeline?

The best software for creating a timeline depends on what kind of timeline you need. For project planning, Asana is a good option because it connects timeline planning to tasks, owners, dependencies, milestones and status updates. Teams can use it to plan launches, roadmaps, campaigns, events and other work that changes over time.

For presentation design or historical timelines, tools like Canva, Lucidchart, Office Timeline, Preceden, Tiki-Toki, Time.Graphics, TimelineJS or Timetoast may fit different needs. Those tools often focus more on visual storytelling, historical events or slide-based timelines. Asana fits best when the timeline needs to help a team manage real work, not just present dates.

#### Where can I create a timeline for free?

You can create a free project timeline template in Asana to organise phases, tasks, milestones and deadlines. Timeline and Gantt views are available on select paid plans, but teams can start planning timeline work with Asana templates and then choose the plan that fits their project needs.

#### Can I use Asana as a horizontal timeline maker?

Yes, you can use Asana as a horizontal timeline maker for project schedules, launch plans, roadmaps, campaigns and other team workflows. In Timeline view, tasks appear along a horizontal schedule so teams can review dates, task duration, milestones and dependencies.

Asana works best as a horizontal timeline maker for active projects. If you need a historical timeline about historical events, or a highly designed timeline with custom themes and fonts, a visual design tool may work better. If you need timeline software that connects dates to owners, tasks, blockers and project updates, Asana is the better fit.

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