Project management can be a tough nut to crack, and it's not like there's some kind of magic bullet that you can use to make your work suddenly become way easier. But there are a lot of tools out there that can help you streamline your workflow, keep track of all the moving parts in your projects, and generally stay on top of what's happening when you're working with a team.
Whether you want to set up a bunch of different tools or just start with one, here are thirteen project management software to try out!
Trello
Trello is a Kanban project management tool. Trello allows you to manage your tasks visually, on different boards. Trello has a very basic interface that is easy to understand, making it simple to use and easy to train staff on.
And if you've already spent time learning another similar tool such as Jira or Asana, the main difference between Trello and other Kanban apps is that it feels more like a "Kanban for Dummies" approach. You won't find many powerful features here—but you will find an app that's relatively easy to learn and master.
Trello also has integrations with popular software including Google Drive, GitHub, Slack, Dropbox, Zapier and hundreds of others.
Asana
Asana is an excellent project management and task management tool that can help you manage your daily tasks as a freelancer. It's a very reliable tool with lots of features, and it’s also easy to use. The main reason why Asana is so popular among freelancers is that it has a nice interface. The interface looks clean and neat, so it won't overwhelm you when you first start using the application. Also, the application is flexible enough for you to customize it according to your needs.
ClickUp
ClickUp is available for free for teams of up to 100MB of storage. With ClickUp, you can manage tasks, projects, and documents. It also offers a free calendar and Gantt chart so you can visualize your schedule. You can use it to track time spent on tasks as well as bugs. Its free mobile app enables remote collaboration from anywhere in the world. Check out our full guide to ClickUp here.
Teamwork Projects
Teamwork Projects is a simple project management software that can be used by all team members. It’s free, has a great interface and is easy to learn.
If you are new to the world of project management, Teamwork Projects offers a guided tour of the product when you sign up and plenty of training resources in their knowledge base. If you’re an advanced user, you can still learn additional features through their tutorials or reach out to their responsive support team.
Hubstaff Tasks
Hubstaff Tasks is a free project management tool that keeps things simple. It's easy to use, and you can create tasks, sub-tasks, comments, and attachments right away. If you want to use it for more than five people on your team (including yourself), though, you have to pay between $4-$10 per month.
Features of Hubstaff Tasks include:
- Ability to organize your projects with lists and labels
- Easy task creation with due dates or recurring tasks
- Free integration with Hubstaff time tracking software
Redbooth
Redbooth is a free project management tool that comes with both a free and paid plan.
The free plan is for up to 5 users and includes features such as task management, file sharing, time tracking and reporting, Gantt charts for project planning, collaboration tools and the option to work offline.
Redbooth is available on iOS, Android and Windows phone devices.
ProofHub
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ProofHub is a project management software that has all the basic tools you will need in order to stay on top of things. It allows you to easily track time and costs, and keep your team informed about what is going on. You can also use ProofHub to organize your files and share them with others, set due dates for when tasks are supposed to be finished, and more.
A nice feature of this tool is that it works both on desktop computers as well as mobile devices. That means you can access everything that you need from anywhere, even if you don't have access to a computer. The mobile version is designed just like the desktop one, so there won't be any surprises or learning curves when switching between the two versions. Plus, ProofHub offers a free trial so you can try out their software before committing to buy it. If you're looking for something simple but effective, then check out ProofHub!
GanttPRO
GanttPRO is a web-based project management tool for small businesses. Its Basic plan can be used for free with up to five users. It's easy to use and gives you the option to create multiple charts, set dependencies between tasks, filter tasks by various parameters, and get reports on completed work. GanttPRO also lets you import data from Microsoft Project, Basecamp or Trello.
The GanttPRO platform works well on mobile devices, so you can check your progress while traveling or remotely during a meeting with clients or at home. Users have multiple views available when managing their projects: timeline view, calendar view and board view. If a problem occurs during the project execution process (for example, an employee is sick), you can simply drag and drop the task onto another team member who can complete it within the stipulated time range. It's also possible to adjust deadlines based on time estimates or actual time spent in real-time mode while working with GanttPRO software.
ProofHub Essential
ProofHub is a great tool for managing projects, and the good news is that ProofHub Essential is available for free. If you're a freelancer or small business with up to 10 members, this is the perfect tool for you. ProofHub has loads of features to help you manage all aspects of your business from planning and scheduling through to collaboration, communication and execution. It even enables you to keep track of the time spent on tasks by team members, so that you can bill accordingly!
Freedcamp
Freedcamp is a project management tool that has been around for a while now. It's free and offers many features, including task management, collaboration, bug tracking and time tracking. You can also create invoices directly in Freedcamp if you need to bill your clients.
I've used Freedcamp for about half a year now and I love it for the following reasons:
- it's nice looking: The interface is simple and clean. It's very easy on the eyes.
- makes me more productive: I get things done faster using Freedcamp than using other tools.
- no limits on user accounts: With their free plan, you don't get limited on how many users you can add to your account (you do with other tools).
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects is a project management tool for both professionals and businesses. It offers support for multiple projects, task management, time sheet tracking, resource management, bug tracking, and document collaboration. Zoho Projects has a free version with unlimited users and unlimited projects that offers many of the features of the paid plan.
Bitrix24
Bitrix24 is a free project management solution that includes CRM, HR, task and document management, employee engagement and team collaboration tools. You can also opt to pay for additional services like video conferencing and telephony.
The tool's basic functionality is similar to HubSpot with email marketing, social media marketing and sales tracking apps. It's a good choice for freelancers or small businesses that need help organizing their projects, monitoring time spent on tasks and adding file-sharing capabilities to their workflows. Bitrix24 integrates with Office 365, Slack, GanttPRO, Google Drive and Dropbox.
LeanKit
LeanKit is a Kanban-based project management tool that lets you visualize workflows and improve communication. You can assign tasks, due dates, priorities, and checklists. Other features include Gantt charts, time tracking and notifications, custom branding options for your team, as well as integrations with third-party tools such as Salesforce and Dropbox.
If you’re working with a small team of fewer than 10 people, LeanKit can be used for free.
You can use these tools for free
Most of them have a paid version that adds advanced features, but their free versions are often fully functional and allow you to collaborate with multiple users. And in some cases, the more advanced features may be overkill for your small business.
If you don’t want to be limited by the number of users or certain project management functions, consider just using one of these tools without paying for any upgrade. That way, you don’t have to worry about outgrowing it later on if your team expands or your needs change.
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