DHTMLX Gantt 10.0 introduces a new Gantt Community Edition under the MIT license. This free edition gives developers a permissive way to build interactive JavaScript Gantt charts for commercial, internal, and open-source projects, while keeping a clear upgrade path to DHTMLX Gantt PRO edition for advanced project-management features, official technical support, priority handling for bug fixes and technical requests, and enterprise requirements.
Why We Introduce MIT-Licensed Community Edition for Gantt
DHTMLX Gantt continues helping many companies of all sizes around the globe to cover their needs in planning, scheduling, and delivering projects on time. But in recent years, the web development industry has undergone incredibly rapid changes, bringing developers an array of new challenges and opportunities in online project management. That is why we decided to provide a permissive way to work with DHTMLX Gantt.
Why did we choose the MIT license for the Gantt Community Edition? Objectively, it is one of the most popular and trusted open-source licensing types in modern web development. In the context of DHTMLX Gantt, this option allows teams to incorporate the Gantt view into their projects and distribute or sell the complete software solution under quite favorable MIT terms.
At the same time, the MIT license imposes certain obligations, such as retaining the copyright and license notices when redistributing Gantt-based apps. For more information, please refer to the MIT license included in the Community Edition package.
What to Expect from MIT-Licensed Gantt
DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition aims to reduce adoption barriers and reveal the capabilities of our JavaScript component in real-world use cases. It includes a solid pack of features that cover common project management needs. The well-documented API clearly explains how to make the most of the available configuration and customization options, with numerous code snippets and live samples.
The official documentation also provides detailed guides on embedding DHTMLX Gantt into apps built with different frontend frameworks and backend technologies. If developers encounter any difficulties while working with the Community Edition, they can count on assistance on the DHTMLX community forum.
The MIT-licensed Gantt is a practical starting point for integrating a DHTMLX-based Gantt chart into a web project with minimum time and effort using time-tested DHTMLX patterns. But at a certain stage, organizations often need a boost to continue running their business activities with the utmost efficiency. That’s where the PRO edition of DHTMLX Gantt comes into play.
When to Consider Commercial Licenses for DHTMLX Gantt
The Community edition is suitable for common project management requirements, but it is often not enough when it is time to scale up. As businesses grow, they have to deal with increasingly complex processes and coordinate the work of bigger teams. To do that via the Gantt chart on a web page, it is necessary to have advanced features and timely technical assistance for their accurate integration and subsequent maintenance.
In such cases, it makes sense to consider switching to commercial PRO licenses for DHTMLX Gantt that bring along the following benefits:
- advanced project planning (auto-scheduling, critical path calculation),
- resource management,
- extra task management options (tasks grouping, split tasks, time constraints),
- performance enhancements with dynamic loading,
- export modules for PDF/PNG, Excel, iCal, MS Project, and Primavera P6 formats,
- Gantt wrappers for React, Angular, and Vue,
- expert technical support,
- priority handling for bug fixes and technical requests,
- free access to all major, minor, and maintenance releases issued during the active support period.
Overall, DHTMLX Gantt PRO edition offers a straightforward upgrade path for teams with advanced project-management, support, and enterprise requirements.
What about Open-Source Gantt Version Under the GPL License
The open-source version of DHTMLX Gantt has long been available under the GPL 2.0 license. Functionally, this Gantt version is similar to the Community Edition, but requires strict compliance with copyleft obligations when distributing apps.
Previous DHTMLX Gantt versions released under GPL (v9.x and earlier) remain governed by their original GPL terms. They do not automatically become MIT-licensed. For new projects that need a free edition, DHTMLX Gantt v10+ Community Edition under MIT is the recommended path.
Note: Regardless of the selected open-source license, it is advisable to get acquainted with the license file included with the package.
Getting Started with DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition
Before proceeding to the practical use, it can be useful to take a look at the following resources:
- DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition
- GitHub repository for Community Edition
- Community vs PRO (feature comparison)
- DHTMLX Gantt 10.0 (release article)
- DHTMLX Gantt documentation
- DHTMLX Gantt samples
After that, the DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition can be easily downloaded from npm and installed using the following command:
FAQ
- Is DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition available under the MIT license?
Yes. In the DHTMLX Gantt 10.0 release, we introduced the Community Edition distributed under the MIT license.
- Can I use DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition in a commercial project?
Certainly. The Community Edition gives the right to use DHTMLX Gantt in a wide range of scenarios, including proprietary, closed-source projects.
- Do older GPL-based versions become MIT automatically?
No. The GPL-licensed Gantt remains a separate open-source option governed by corresponding licensing terms. The MIT license applies only to the DHTMLX Gantt Community Edition starting from v10.0.
- What is the recommended free edition for new projects?
For new ventures that require a free Gantt option, we recommend considering the Gantt Community Edition with a more permissive MIT license.
- Where can I compare the Community and PRO editions of DHTMLX Gantt?
The Community Edition offers a standard feature set for covering common project management needs, while PRO editions unlock advanced capabilities that often make the difference in enterprise-grade applications. Here is a side-by-side Community vs PRO comparison.