Helmcraft
Free up to 3 seats · No credit card required

Project management built for complex engineering

WBS editor, Gantt scheduling, Kanban boards, EVM analytics, resource planning, CPM, and risk register — all in one platform, purpose-built for high-tech organisations.

Free for up to 3 seats · All features included · Hosted in the EU

Trusted by teams in 🛰️ Aerospace ⚡ Energy 🔬 Semiconductors 🛡️ Defence 🏗️ Industrial

Everything your PMO needs

Not a collection of loosely-connected tools. One coherent system where every module shares the same data model.

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Interactive WBS Editor

Build your work breakdown structure visually on an infinite canvas. Drag, nest, and annotate nodes. Auto-layout with Dagre keeps even the largest trees readable.

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Gantt Chart & Schedule

Plan dates on the WBS and see them reflected instantly in the Gantt view. Finish-to-start dependency arrows, milestone markers, and a schedule freeze when the project goes live.

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Kanban Board

Each team member gets their own Kanban board auto-populated from WBS assignments. Move cards to book hours, trigger start/finish dates, and track progress without leaving the board.

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Earned Value Management

Track PV, EV, and AC over time. CPI and SPI updated automatically from time entries. Choose between 0/100 and 50/50 earning rules per project. Export the EVM chart to PDF.

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Resource Workload

See capacity vs. planned hours for your whole team in a colour-coded heatmap. Filter by skill, switch between weekly and monthly resolution, and reassign tasks in one click.

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Risk Register

Log risks with probability × impact scoring. Auto-create WBS mitigation tasks linked to each risk. Risk status transitions automatically as Kanban cards move through done.

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Critical Path Method

Add finish-to-start dependencies between WBS nodes and run CPM analysis on demand. ES, EF, LS, LF, and slack per node. Critical path highlighted in red.

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PDF & Excel Export

One-click export of the full project report: summary, team, EVM chart, and WBS. Excel workbook with three sheets: summary, WBS, and time entries.

How it works

From project kick-off to delivery in four steps.

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    Build your WBS

    Decompose the project scope into a hierarchy on the canvas. Import from Excel or start from scratch.

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    Schedule & assign

    Set dates, add CPM dependencies, and assign leaf tasks to team members. The Gantt updates live.

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    Track in Kanban

    Assignees move cards through their personal board, booking hours as they go. No double entry.

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    Report with EVM

    CPI, SPI, and EAC are computed automatically. Export a one-page PDF for steering committees.

What project managers say

"Finally a tool that handles the full PM lifecycle — from WBS to Kanban to EVM — without forcing us to use three different platforms."

Sarah K.

Programme Manager, Aerospace

"The resource heatmap alone saved our RM half a day every week. Seeing capacity vs. plan across 40 engineers in one view is a game changer."

Thomas B.

Resource Manager, Defence

"We went from spreadsheet Gantt charts to a real CPM-linked schedule in one afternoon. The import wizard handled our 300-node WBS without a hitch."

Priya M.

Project Lead, Semiconductor

Simple, seat-based pricing

All features included on every plan. Pay only for the seats you need. Start free, upgrade when you're ready.

Frequently asked questions

What is a "seat"? +

A seat is any active user in your organisation account. Deactivating a user frees the seat immediately. System admins, project managers, and team members all count equally.

Is there a free plan? +

Yes. The Starter plan is free forever for up to 3 seats — no credit card required. All features are included. Upgrade to Growth when you add a fourth team member.

Is my data stored in the EU? +

Yes. All data is stored on servers in Germany (Hetzner Cloud). We are GDPR-compliant, offer a signed DPA on request, and never transfer data to US-based subprocessors.

Can I export my data? +

Yes. Any user can download a complete JSON export of their personal data from the Account page at any time. Projects can be exported to Excel or PDF.

What happens if I exceed my seat limit? +

The app blocks adding new users and shows an upgrade prompt. Existing users are never locked out. Just upgrade your plan to add more seats.

Is there an Enterprise plan with custom pricing? +

Yes. The Enterprise plan includes unlimited seats, a signed SLA, SSO/SAML, dedicated onboarding, and a signed DPA. Contact us to discuss pricing.

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