The Office Timeline Alternative for Consultants
Office Timeline does Gantt charts. Deckary adds waterfall, Mekko, AI slide generation, shortcuts, and 1000+ icons.
TL;DR: Office Timeline excels at dedicated timeline and Gantt chart creation but doesn't include waterfall, Mekko, or AI features. Deckary offers complete charting toolkit with waterfall, Mekko, Gantt, plus AI and shortcuts. Choose Office Timeline if you only need timelines and want a free basic option. Choose Deckary if you need the full consulting chart toolkit with AI features.
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How Deckary compares
Same timeline features, lower price, plus extras Office Timeline doesn't offer
| Feature | Deckary | Office Timeline Plus |
|---|---|---|
| Charting | ||
| Gantt charts | ||
| Project timelines | ||
| Waterfall charts | ||
| Mekko (Marimekko) charts | ||
| Excel linking | ||
| Stacked bar charts | ||
| Extras included | ||
| AI Slide Builder | ||
| Consulting templates | ||
| AI text polish | ||
| Lifetime license option | ||
| 1000+ icons, flags & visuals | ||
| Keyboard shortcuts | ||
Pricing comparison
Transparent pricing vs Office Timeline's approach
| Deckary | Office Timeline | |
|---|---|---|
| Free tier | 14-day trial | Yes |
| Starting price | From $9/mo | $108/yr |
| Premium tier | From $15/mo | Custom |
| Lifetime option | $199 once | Not available |
| Enterprise | Custom | Custom |
*Office Timeline: Free basic version available, Lite starts at $108/yr
What switchers say
Teams who moved from Office Timeline to Deckary
Office Timeline didn't work on my Mac. Deckary works perfectly on both.
Christina
Project Manager
Same Gantt charts, lower price, plus I get shortcuts and icons included.
Robert
Senior Consultant
Switched because I needed charts beyond just timelines. Deckary has it all.
Nicole
Strategy Analyst
The swimlanes and dependencies work exactly like Office Timeline. Easy switch.
Andrew
Program Manager
I was tired of paying for timelines only. Now I get waterfall charts too.
Michelle
Business Analyst
Our PMO team switched last year. Everyone prefers Deckary's keyboard shortcuts.
Daniel
PMO Lead
Office Timeline didn't work on my Mac. Deckary works perfectly on both.
Christina
Project Manager
Same Gantt charts, lower price, plus I get shortcuts and icons included.
Robert
Senior Consultant
Switched because I needed charts beyond just timelines. Deckary has it all.
Nicole
Strategy Analyst
The swimlanes and dependencies work exactly like Office Timeline. Easy switch.
Andrew
Program Manager
I was tired of paying for timelines only. Now I get waterfall charts too.
Michelle
Business Analyst
Our PMO team switched last year. Everyone prefers Deckary's keyboard shortcuts.
Daniel
PMO Lead
Office Timeline didn't work on my Mac. Deckary works perfectly on both.
Christina
Project Manager
Same Gantt charts, lower price, plus I get shortcuts and icons included.
Robert
Senior Consultant
Switched because I needed charts beyond just timelines. Deckary has it all.
Nicole
Strategy Analyst
The swimlanes and dependencies work exactly like Office Timeline. Easy switch.
Andrew
Program Manager
I was tired of paying for timelines only. Now I get waterfall charts too.
Michelle
Business Analyst
Our PMO team switched last year. Everyone prefers Deckary's keyboard shortcuts.
Daniel
PMO Lead
Office Timeline didn't work on my Mac. Deckary works perfectly on both.
Christina
Project Manager
Same Gantt charts, lower price, plus I get shortcuts and icons included.
Robert
Senior Consultant
Switched because I needed charts beyond just timelines. Deckary has it all.
Nicole
Strategy Analyst
The swimlanes and dependencies work exactly like Office Timeline. Easy switch.
Andrew
Program Manager
I was tired of paying for timelines only. Now I get waterfall charts too.
Michelle
Business Analyst
Our PMO team switched last year. Everyone prefers Deckary's keyboard shortcuts.
Daniel
PMO Lead
Why consultants choose Deckary over Office Timeline
The complete consulting toolkit
All the timeline features you need
Create professional Gantt charts and project timelines in minutes
Gantt Charts
Classic Gantt chart view with task bars, date ranges, and progress tracking.
Milestones
Mark key project milestones with diamond markers that stand out.
Dependencies
Show task relationships with connector lines. Visualize which tasks block others.
Swimlanes
Group tasks by team, phase, or workstream. Keep complex projects organized.
The honest comparison
Office Timeline is a solid tool for creating project timelines and Gantt charts. It has a free version and focuses specifically on timeline visualization.
Where Office Timeline wins: Dedicated timeline focus. Free basic version. Beautiful visual templates for project timelines. Easy-to-use wizard interface.
Where Deckary wins: Complete charting toolkit (waterfall, Mekko, Gantt). AI slide generation. Keyboard shortcuts for productivity. 1000+ icons, flags & visuals. AI text polish. Full Mac support as a native add-in.
The bottom line: If you only need project timelines and want a free basic option, Office Timeline is fine. But if you're a consultant who needs waterfall and Mekko charts alongside timelines, plus AI features and shortcuts, Deckary provides the complete toolkit.
Choose Office Timeline if you:
- • Project managers focused purely on timelines
- • Teams that only need Gantt charts, not financial charts
- • Users who want a free basic option
- • Non-consultants building simple project timelines
Choose Deckary if you:
- • Consultants who need waterfall and Mekko charts
- • Teams building financial bridges and analysis
- • Users who want a complete charting toolkit
- • Users who want AI features and shortcuts
Switching from Office Timeline
What transfers seamlessly
- Existing PowerPoint files work immediately
- No data migration needed—Deckary is additive
- Both add-ins can run simultaneously
What needs adjustment
- •New keyboard shortcuts to learn (1-2 hours)
- •Existing Office Timeline charts remain as-is
- •New charts will use Deckary instead
Our recommendation: Install Deckary alongside Office Timeline during your 14-day trial. Test side-by-side before deciding.
Ready for the complete charting toolkit?
Try Deckary free for 14 days. No credit card required. Get Gantt charts plus waterfall, Mekko, AI, and shortcuts.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about switching from Office Timeline