LinePlanner is a visual production scheduling tool for manufacturers that replaces spreadsheet calendars with a drag-and-drop shared dashboard for planning orders across multiple production lines.
What is LinePlanner?
LinePlanner is a web-based production scheduling application that takes manufacturing orders and production line definitions as input and outputs a shared visual calendar showing all orders across lines. It is built by the LinePlanner team and runs entirely in the browser, requiring no installation or complex setup.
What makes LinePlanner stand out?
- Visual Calendar — See all production lines and orders in a single timeline view, with gaps in the schedule instantly identifiable.
- Drag & Drop — Reschedule orders by dragging them to new dates; resize orders to change duration. Changes save automatically.
- Multiple Lines — Manage an unlimited number of production lines in one place; move orders between lines with drag-and-drop.
- Team Access — Share the schedule with unlimited team members (on paid plans) so everyone stays aligned without email chains.
- Order Templates — Create reusable presets with custom fields so your team can add production orders in seconds with all the right details.
- Notify Team — When the schedule changes, send update emails to selected team members with a link straight to the dashboard.
Who should use LinePlanner?
- Production planners who need to schedule and reschedule orders across multiple manufacturing lines in a single, real-time view.
- Plant managers who want to monitor production schedules and quickly identify gaps or conflicts.
- Manufacturing teams that currently rely on spreadsheets and want a purpose-built tool that updates automatically and keeps everyone on the same page.
Use cases
- Reschedule a delayed order: Drag the order block to a new date; all team members see the change instantly.
- Move production between lines: If Line A is overloaded, drag the order to Line B to balance workload.
- Onboard new operators: Use order templates to standardize data entry, reducing errors when adding new orders.
- Notify the team of changes: After editing the schedule, click to send an email update with the dashboard link, eliminating the need for separate meeting or chat messages.
How does LinePlanner work?
- Add your lines — Create production lines with custom colors to stay organized.
- Schedule orders — Add orders and drag them onto the calendar to set dates.
- Stay on track — Monitor progress and adjust the schedule as things change.
Pricing
LinePlanner offers three monthly plans with a 7-day free trial (no charge until trial ends):
- Starter ($9.99/month) — 1 organization, up to 3 users per organization, unlimited orders, priority support.
- Growth ($19.99/month) — Up to 3 organizations, up to 10 users per organization, unlimited orders, priority support.
- Scale ($24.99/month) — Unlimited organizations and users per organization, unlimited orders, priority support.
Annual billing is available and saves the equivalent of two months. Cancel anytime.
FAQ
How is LinePlanner different from Excel or Google Sheets?
Unlike spreadsheets, LinePlanner is purpose-built for production scheduling. You get a visual calendar view and drag-and-drop rescheduling — no formulas or manual updates.
How many team members can access the schedule?
The Starter plan includes up to 3 users. Growth and Scale plans offer up to 10 and unlimited users per organization respectively.
What happens when I need to reschedule an order?
Just drag the order to its new dates. You can also resize orders to change duration. Changes save automatically and are visible to your team instantly.
Can I cancel anytime?
Yes. There are no long-term contracts. You can cancel your subscription at any time and retain access until the end of your billing period.
