Timeline maker for projects and stories

Timetoast is a free online timeline maker for teams and educators to plan projects, track milestones, and share clear interactive timelines.

Used by millions worldwide for product launches, roadmaps, lessons, and historical overviews.

Create your first timeline
Screenshot of Timetoast showing color-coded timelines and multi-select fields in the grid and timeline views, helping teams organize and visualize projects more clearly.

A workspace for creating timelines

Timetoast combines the clarity of a timeline with the structure of a grid. Add and update events quickly, then switch views to see the big picture.

Screenshot displaying a auto-layout horizontal timeline view with color-coded events to visually organize and differentiate timeline entries.
Auto-layout horizontal timeline view with color coding
Next-level timeline maker

Powerful features

Create customized timelines with our powerful timeline editor:

  • Use custom fields to change how your timeline works
  • Filter and color-code events for clarity
  • Seamlessly switch between grid and vertical/horizontal views
  • Private and public sharing options for your projects
  • Timeline templates to get you started quickly
  • Collaborate with team members effortlessly
Screenshot of Timetoast's custom field feature, demonstrating how users can add and manage custom fields to tailor their timelines to specific project needs.
Add the fields your project actually needs
Define what matters

Adapt your timeline to your project

Every project is different. Add the details that matter to your timeline.

  • Complete flexibility: Add text, dropdowns, dates, images, and numbers
  • Track anything: From project budgets and stakeholders to historical eras and locations
  • Visual impact: Automatically color-code events based on your custom field values
  • Deep insights: Filter and sort events using your custom data points
  • Easy migration: Import CSV files to populate your custom structure
Screenshot of Timetoast showing multiple timeline view options including grid, horizontal, and vertical layouts, highlighting the platform's flexibility in visualizing projects.
Multiple view options
Choose the view that works best for you

Create timelines with multiple views

Visualize your project from different perspectives, then quickly switch between views without losing context:

  • Horizontal timeline: Auto-layout milestones and phases
  • Vertical timeline: Scrollable, mobile-friendly chronologies
  • Grid: Sort, filter, and bulk-edit your timeline data
Screenshot of Timetoast's grid view, showcasing a spreadsheet-style interface for managing timeline events and details efficiently.
Modern workspace for making timelines
Milestones, plans and tasks all in one place

The modern way to make timelines

Organize smarter. See everything clearly.

Timetoast combines the clarity of a timeline with the structure of a grid. Manage your data in a spreadsheet-style interface designed to keep your projects organized.

Categorize and tag your timeline events with ease. It works great for projects, roadmaps, biographies, and more.

Dashboard displaying a list of timelines titled 'Product Launch Roadmap,' 'Literature Analysis Timeline,' 'Art Exhibition Planning Schedule,' and 'Language Learning Journey' with statuses indicating published or draft.
User management interface for adding, removing, and managing content publishing capabilities of users.
Interface listing teams such as Client Relations Workgroup, Digital Transformation Team, Technology Trailblazers, and Innovators Circle with options to edit or delete each group.
Collaborate and work together

Ready for teams and client work

Use Timetoast for planning, stakeholder updates, or client-facing timelines. It gives you just enough structure to stay organised without locking you into a heavy project suite.

  • Invite teammates and groups with clear roles for viewing, editing, and publishing
  • A shared account workspace for all members of your account
  • Keep timelines private, shared, or public depending on who needs to see them
  • Export your data when you need to report or move into other tools
  • Account and permission controls that suit teams running real projects

Private by default, ready to share

Our timeline maker is designed with privacy in mind. Your work stays private until you choose to share it.

When you're ready, generate a public link to share your timeline with the world. You have full control over who sees your data.

Create your first timeline

Timelines that adapt to the way you work.
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Timelines for different use cases

See how Timetoast is used across projects, teams, and subjects.

Project Management

Plan milestones and track progress with clear, visual timelines.

Roadmapping

Create and share a clear product or project roadmap on a timeline.

Education

Help students explore history, literature, and ideas through timelines.

Legal Cases

Lay out case events and deadlines in a clear, chronological view.

Biographies

Present life stories and key moments in an interactive timeline.

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Timeline Templates

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is Timetoast?

Timetoast is an online timeline maker for creating interactive timelines. It automatically lays out events in horizontal or vertical timeline views, so you can focus on your content instead of formatting.

Who is Timetoast for?

Timetoast is for teams and individuals who need to show how work or events unfold over time. It’s used for product roadmaps, project plans, campaigns, lessons, biographies, and client timelines.

How much does Timetoast cost?

Timetoast has a free plan for simple projects that need a professional-looking timeline. Paid plans add higher limits, collaboration, and features designed for teams and client work.

Can I collaborate with others?

Yes. You can invite teammates and groups, assign view, edit, or publish rights, and manage access at the account level.

Can I embed timelines on my website?

Yes. You can embed timelines on your own website or intranet.

Does Timetoast work on mobile?

Yes. Timetoast works in any modern browser and adapts automatically to phones, tablets, and desktops.

What is Timetoast Unbound?

Timetoast Unbound is the current timeline editor and workspace in Timetoast. It combines a grid and multiple timeline views to make planning and updating timelines faster. It’s available on all plans, and existing Classic timelines remain accessible.