Top 10 Project Management Tools with Pricing Details
Other good Project Management softwares
Planio | Flow | Paper | Roadmunk | Confluence | ProjectManager | Slack | ActiveCollab | Pivotal Tracker | Agilo for Scrum
Note: The below list of 10 softwares/tools does not represent rankings, but are randomly placed. But we believe that these are the best 10 project management tools based on their popularity and industry sentiments. Different companies may find different tools suitable for them based on their needs, budget, team size, and other parameters.
An Overview of the top 10 project management software
1. Trello
Trello is a free visual way to glance at the entire project with a single view. With Trello we can organize cards, these cards can be our thoughts, conversations and to-do list and be placed on a board for everyone to collaborate on.
Trello is absolutely free but also offers a business class version and an enterprise version, which extends larger attachments, extra sticker packs, saved searches and more.
Trello uses the concept of boards for projects, and within boards, cards represent tasks. The cards have lists that can be utilized to categorize things and to track project progress. Our team members can use this project management and collaboration tool to discuss projects and tasks in real time. Essential features include: search function, voting feature, deadline reminders, archiving of card records (e.g. changes and comments), data filtering, and SSL encryption of data.
The product keeps everyone updated through email notifications, activity log, and task assignments. The interface allows effortless in-line editing and the drag-and-drop functionality is useful. Our team members can customize the lists and collaborate in real time. All project changes appear instantly onscreen.
Trello also provides apps for Android and iPhone/iPad devices as well as watches and Kindle Fire tablets. It is compatible with internet-ready devices of any screen size. Another important benefit is our data is kept private and secure as we can control who views our boards. Teams with basic needs can opt for the lifetime free plan. There are two pricing packages: Business Class plan ($9.99/month) and Enterprise plan (pricing by quote).
2. Basecamp
Basecamp is the granddaddy of project management apps. Basecamp is considered the leading project management tool around. It boosts a simple and easy to use interface to collaborate with our team and clients. It allows us to create multiple projects and setup discussions, write to-do lists, manage files, create and share documents, and organize dates for scheduling. It is fully responsive, so we can manage our projects and check statues on our mobile device on the go. Basecamp’s pricing is unique in that it charges $99 a month irrespective of the team size.
3. Teamwork
Teamwork Projects is the ultimate productivity tool to manage projects with our team. Teamwork allows us to keep all our projects, tasks and files all in one place and easily collaborate with a team. Teamwork helps us to visualize the entire project through a marked calendar and Gantt chart and setup reporting.
Teamwork supports file management with Google Drive, Box.com and Dropbox. As well as integration with leading apps such as third-party accounting software and customer support apps.
Plans are available for $9 and $12 per month per user.
4. Zoho Projects
Zoho offers a wide range of business software including Projects. Zoho Projects is a proficient tool to plan and coordinate project from start to finish.
It boosts all the features we need for project management with some advance features including reporting, integration with Google Apps and Dropbox, bug tracking, setting up Wiki Pages to build a repository of information, forums and more.
We can start Zoho Projects with a free plan and upgrade to a paid premium account starting at $20 a month.
5. Jira
Jira is specifically targeted for software development teams. Jira offers abilities to raise issues and bugs. It makes it really easy to track bugs and see which issues are still outstanding and how much time was spent on each task.
Atlassian, owners of Jira, also offer other products including Confluence a document collaboration tool, and HipChat a team chat and video and file sharing platform and other products. All these products can be integrated with Jira seamlessly.
JIRA helps us in assigning tasks and prioritizing our work. This app is recommended for application developers as it covers all aspects from initiation to launch. The cloud version of JIRA is easy to set up and maintain as all updates are automatic. We can also opt for the on-premise solution which offers Windows and Linux installers. Important features include: advanced reporting, robust search and filtering, customizable wallboards and dashboards, seamless issue and source integration, and defect and bugs management.
We can utilize Scrum and Kanban workflows for project success. With the application’s advanced workflow engine, we can easily create a fitting process for our team. The dashboards give us a personalized view. For integrations, we can utilize flexible Java and REST APIs, and choose from more than 800 plugins and add-ons in the Atlassian Marketplace.
Jira offers a flat month fees of $10 for team size up to 10 users. (Only $10 per month for 10 users)
6. Asana
Asana is the easiest way for teams to track their work so everyone knows who’s doing what, by when. With tasks, projects, conversations and dashboards, Asana keeps our work organized, and teammates accountable so we can move work forward faster.
Asana also lets us keep track of our work wherever we are with mobile apps for both iOS and Android.
Asana is a recommended task and project management app for teams that wish to communicate and collaborate efficiently and effectively. We can leverage this platform to create projects and then tasks within the projects. Then, we can track the progress of the tasks from any internet-ready device and browser. Top features include: multiple workspaces, real-time updates, activity feed, email bridge, and notifications and reminders.
We can easily organize tasks, share notes, and upload attachments in a range of formats. Plus, we can add custom fields and track only important tasks and issues if we wish to. In addition, we can generate detailed progress reports and get actionable insights from them.
Our team members can engage in group and private conversations to exchange ideas and opinions. The application integrates seamlessly with essential products such as WordPress, Google Drive, Harvest, Dropbox, MailChimp, Slack, Wufoo, Zapier, Usernap, Github, Jotana and others.
Asana is free to use for teams of up to 15. For more members and top features like custom fields, task dependencies, and advanced search, we can go for Asana Premium. A quote-priced Enterprise plan is also available for large organizations.
7. Wrike
Wrike is an advance application to help us work smarter. By making sure we are always staying on track and ensuring we have the adequate resources to finish on time and on budget.
Setting up tasks, engaging our team and integrating with our business tools including Google Apps, Microsoft Excel, Dropbox and many more is easy with Wrike. We can even make our emails more productive by converting emails into tasks with a simple click of a button.
It offers a load of useful features including: task management, task prioritization, real-time newsfeed, interactive timeline (Gantt chart), and workload management. These tools help both distributed and co-located project teams to work speedily and efficiently. With this solution, our team can schedule, discuss, prioritize tasks, and track progress in real time.
Wrike offers a single central hub for all our work. A major advantage is the user-friendly navigation which makes it simple to work on the system. Plus, the product offers top rate security features that ensure only authorized users can access important information. On top of that, our team members can utilize the native mobile apps to work from anywhere, anytime.
If our project management needs are basic (5 users), we can sign up for the free plan. Paid packages start from $9.80/user/month (annual billing) for the Professional plan.
8. Clarizen
The unique aspect of Clarizen is it links project management with social engagement in an effortless manner. The tool is widely adopted as it is fast to deploy and easy to use. With this app, we can connect projects, tasks, and conversations. Plus, the platform automatically prioritizes projects, tasks, resources, budgets, and portfolios, and ensures important resources and information are managed appropriately.
Main features include: templates, personal calendars, project portfolio management, version control, and support for multiple languages and currencies.
It provides a holistic approach to work and project management. Plus, it gives real-time visibility into our resources. Another benefit is it offers fully configurable workflows, dashboards, approval processes, and business rules, as well as custom fields and actions. The software has 2 version — Enterprise edition & Unlimited edition. Pricing for both is available only by quote.
9. Smartsheet
Smartsheet is a project management application with a spreadsheet-like interface to help teams collaborate, plan projects and manage tasks. The software offers a suite of project management applications, such as document management, reporting, resource management and time tracking, with issue management offered through an add-on application.
Smartsheet standardizes key project elements, increase speed and improve collaboration with options that fit individual work preferences. The application allows users to track all the projects and improve visibility into team priorities such that important activities do not miss out in regular work operations.
Smartsheet offers cloud-based subscription model with native mobile apps for Android and iOS to help users finish work on the go. The subscription includes accounts for multiple collaborators, so users can work on projects with a number of clients and colleagues. The software is used in many industries, from high-tech to nonprofit, and can be scaled to match any business size from startups to large enterprises.
The software has 2 versions — a ‘team’ version for $15 per user per month and a business version for $25 per user per month. There is no free version although a free trial period is provided.
10. Liquid Planner
LiquidPlanner is a cloud-based project management platform. This solution includes integrated applications for project portfolio management, document management, project collaboration, resource management, time tracking, budgeting and more.
LiquidPlanner’s scheduling engine can generate priority-based schedules, considering the priority and estimated time assigned to each task. As users log time or re-estimate their time, LiquidPlanner shows the most up-to-date schedules. Best and worst-case estimates give a realistic look at what can be accomplished and when, while comprehensive planning at the team and portfolio-level helps administrators manage resources.
Since this system is cloud-based, users can collaborate and interact with their projects, tasks and teams, from virtually anywhere. Native apps for iOS and Android devices allows users to access many of the features available in the system so they can view projects, assign tasks, update progress, and collaborate with team members anywhere they have Internet access.
Disclaimer: I am in no way associated with any of the above mentioned companies/tools. It is my honest analysis of the various tools avilable on the market.
