Are Gantt charts better than PERT charts? Neither option is better than the other; rather, Gantt and PERT charts are two types of project management tools that are best suited for different scenarios.

PERT charts display similar information in a flow chart or network diagram, but aren’t included in project management software as often.

In addition, those who create PERT charts can now zoom in one them, display subtasks, change the color and shape of objects and create new objects by command-dragging.

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