I built Plen because every planner I tried was either too much or too little.
I'm Wilbert. I run a creative studio in the Netherlands, juggling design projects, client deadlines, and everything in between.
For years I tried every planning tool out there. The big ones wanted me to set up workflows, invite a team, and pay monthly; I just wanted to see my week on a timeline. The simple ones (spreadsheets, sticky notes) fell apart within days.
I wanted something in between: a proper Gantt chart planner I could open, drag some blocks around, start a timer, and get on with my day. No account, no cloud, no trial that expires. It didn't exist, so I built it.
Plen runs on your computer, opens instantly, and stays out of your way. Your data lives on your machine, and there's no subscription. You pay once, it's yours.
It won't replace Jira for a 200-person team. But if you're a freelancer, a small studio, or anyone who wants to see their work on a timeline, I think you'll like it. I built it for people like us.
Wilbert