MasterPlan

From $20

What the maker publishes

Audience

The maker describes MasterPlan as a tool for indie developers and creatives; the source repository says it is for independent users or small teams. source

Demo

A free demo showcases the full functionality but cannot save projects. source

Development stage

MasterPlan is in early access, and the maker recommends saving often so users can roll back plans after mistakes. source

Features

It includes automatic to-do lists, timers, image, GIF and sound support, maps, customizable themes and other customization options on a freeform grid. source

Files

Projects are saved as plain, human-readable JSON files that can be used with version control systems such as Git or SVN. source

Free plan

No source

Guest access

No source

Platform requirements

The listed v0.8 Alpha requirements include a 64-bit OS, an OpenGL 3.3-capable graphics card and a sound card; Linux clipboard support requires an X11 development package. source

Platforms

The maker offers downloadable builds for Windows, macOS and Linux, plus a Steam key with purchase. source

Purpose

MasterPlan is a visual ideaboard and project management tool for planning creative projects. source

Recent feature

Version 0.9.2 added Pinboard Cards for grouping pinned cards and a shortcut to wrap selected cards in a pinboard. source

Source availability

The source code is available on GitHub for inspection, building and contribution, but the repository says the software is not fully free software and restricts commercial use of repository assets and redistribution of builds. source

Time tracking

Yes source

Updates

The maker says lifetime updates are included at no extra charge for purchasers, and that the price may rise as the product becomes more feature-complete. source

Checked against the maker's pages on 12 Oct 2026.