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The 54 Best Project Management in 2026

Ranked by a blend of community upvotes and verified user-review ratings — the top project management our community recommends.

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    Jira
    Jira

    The #1 software development tool used by agile teams

    Freemium

    Best for: Large software teams and enterprises

    4.5 (4)View
  2. 2
    Basecamp
    Basecamp

    Calm, opinionated project management and team communication.

    Freemium

    Best for: Small teams seeking simplicity

    4.8 (4)View vs #1
  3. 3
    Trello
    Trello

    Simple, visual kanban boards for organizing anything.

    Freemium

    Best for: Small teams and solo projects

    4.3 (4)View vs #1
  4. 4
    Linear
    Linear

    Fast, opinionated issue tracking built for software teams.

    Freemium

    Best for: Small to medium-sized agile teams

    4.3 (3)View vs #1
  5. 5
    Asana
    Asana

    Work management for teams to plan and track projects.

    Freemium

    Best for: Cross-functional teams and small marketing teams

    3.5 (2)View vs #1
  6. 6
    Focalboard
    Focalboard

    Open-source, self-hosted alternative to Trello, Asana, and Notion

    Free

    Best for: Large dev teams

  7. 7
    Float
    Float

    Resource scheduling and capacity planning software that shows who's working on what and what's next.

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Agencies and studios that need to see team capacity and project profitability across many concurrent projects.

  8. 8
    Wekan
    Wekan

    Open-source kanban board for small teams and freelancers

    Free

    Best for: Small teams or freelancers wanting a free, self‑hosted kanban board

  9. 9
    Kanboard
    Kanboard

    Free, self‑hosted Kanban board for small teams and individuals

    Free

    Best for: Small teams or solo users needing a free, self‑hosted Kanban board

  10. 10
    Paymo
    Paymo

    Time tracking, task management, and invoicing built for freelancers and small teams.

    Freemium
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    nTask
    nTask

    All-in-one task and project management platform with Gantt, risk, and issue tracking.

    Freemium
  12. 12
    Leantime
    Leantime

    Open-source project management for small teams and freelancers

    Free

    Best for: Small teams or freelancers needing a free, self‑hosted PM tool

  13. 13
    ProofHub
    ProofHub

    All-in-one project management and team collaboration software with flat, per-account pricing.

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Teams that want unlimited users under one flat monthly price instead of per-seat billing

  14. 14
    itflow
    itflow

    All-in-One PSA for MSPs

    Free

    Best for: Established MSPs with complex client needs

  15. 15
    Zenkit
    Zenkit

    All-in-one work and project management platform with Kanban, Gantt, chat, and 100+ report views.

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Teams that want one platform combining Kanban, Gantt, chat, and reporting instead of stitching together separate apps.

  16. 16
    Kaneo
    Kaneo

    Open source project management that works for you, not against you

    Free

    Best for: Small teams and solo freelancers

  17. 17
    Business Plan Factory
    Business Plan Factory

    Turn a 15-minute working session into a practical, investor-ready business plan with expert guidance.

  18. 18
    plane
    plane

    Open-source project management for issues, cycles, and roadmaps without admin overhead

    Free

    Best for: Small teams seeking free project management

  19. 19
    Huly
    Huly

    An open-source, all-in-one project management platform combining issues, chat, and docs.

    Best for: Enterprise DevOps teams wanting an open-source, all-in-one workspace replacement.

  20. 20
    Architecture Decision Record
    Architecture Decision Record

    Documenting architectural decisions for better software development

    Free

    Best for: Collaborative software teams

  21. 21
    Freedcamp
    Freedcamp

    Project management software with a genuinely free tier covering tasks, milestones, and file storage.

    Freemium

    Best for: Budget-conscious teams that want a genuinely free tier plus optional CRM and invoicing

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    Aha!
    Aha!

    Product management software for setting strategy, building roadmaps, and shipping features.

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Product teams that need end-to-end strategy, roadmapping, and reporting in one platform

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    Height
    Height

    AI‑driven project management for software teams

    Freemium

    Best for: Small to medium dev teams needing integrated task, doc, and chat tools

  24. 24
    Fibery
    Fibery

    Modular work platform that unifies databases, docs, and whiteboards into one connected workspace.

    Freemium
  25. 25
    Hive
    Hive

    AI-powered work management platform combining projects, chat, CRM, and automation.

    Freemium
  26. 26
    OpenProject
    OpenProject

    Free and open source project management software

    Free

    Best for: Small teams with technical expertise

  27. 27
    Otper
    Otper

    Free Kanban board for small teams, up to 3 users

    Freemium

    Best for: Teams of ≤3 needing a free, easy‑to‑set‑up Kanban board

  28. 28
    planka
    planka

    Open-source Kanban board with real‑time sync and markdown cards

    Freemium

    Best for: experienced writers needing productivity boosts

  29. 29
    vibe-kanban
    vibe-kanban

    AI‑driven Kanban board for developers building coding agents

    Free

    Best for: Small GitHub-based dev teams

  30. 30
    STACK Takeoff and Estimate
    STACK Takeoff and Estimate

    Cloud-based construction takeoff and estimating software for contractors and suppliers.

    Paid (Subscription)
  31. 31
    worklenz
    worklenz

    All‑in‑one open‑source project management for teams and agencies

    Freemium

    Best for: Agencies and professional services teams wanting open-source project management with budgets and time in one place

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    Wrake
    Wrake

    Collaborative work management platform for teams of any size

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Enterprises or scaling teams needing custom workflows and advanced reporting

  33. 33
    ProstoRetro
    ProstoRetro

    Run simple, effective retrospectives and get actionable ideas to improve team efficiency.

    Paid (Subscription)
  34. 34
    Zenhub
    Zenhub

    Project management built directly into GitHub for engineering teams that don't want to leave their repo.

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Engineering teams that want sprint planning and reporting built natively into their GitHub workflow.

  35. 35
    Base.vn
    Base.vn

    Modular Vietnamese work management suite covering tasks, HR, finance, and CRM.

    Paid (Subscription)
  36. 36
    Toggl Plan
    Toggl Plan

    Visual team calendar and timeline tool for planning projects and balancing workloads.

    Freemium
  37. 37
    Passare
    Passare

    Funeral home software built for the one who does it all

    Contact for Pricing
  38. 38
    MeisterTask
    MeisterTask

    Kanban-based work management with a built-in knowledge base and AI search for team projects.

    Freemium

    Best for: Teams that want Kanban task boards and project documentation together, especially those needing EU data hosting.

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    Featurebase
    Featurebase

    Collect feedback, prioritize features, and publish changelogs effortlessly

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Early‑stage SaaS teams needing a free feedback‑to‑roadmap tool

  40. 40
    Productboard
    Productboard

    AI-powered product management system for feedback, specs, and roadmaps

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Product teams that need to turn customer feedback into prioritized, delivery-ready roadmaps

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    UPEvent
    UPEvent

    Plan, promote, and produce professional events with an all-in-one event management platform.

  42. 42
    Mappie
    Mappie

    Transform messy requirements into dev-ready stories

  43. 43
    Manifestly
    Manifestly

    Run every recurring process the right way. On time, every time.

    Paid (Subscription)
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    Shortcut
    Shortcut

    Simple, structured project management for software teams

    Freemium

    Best for: Small to midsize software teams needing agile workflow simplicity

  45. 45
    Deckr
    Deckr

    Run your trade. Not your paperwork.

    Freemium
  46. 46
    Smartsheet
    Smartsheet

    A flexible work management platform that lets teams plan, track, and automate work.

    Paid (Subscription)

    Best for: Project managers who need spreadsheet‑style customization with automation

  47. 47
    ProductGo
    ProductGo

    See the big picture of your product from the user’s perspectives

  48. 48
    Routerra
    Routerra

    Plan 200 delivery stops in minutes, not hours

    Freemium
  49. 49
    namviek
    namviek

    Open‑source task manager built for tiny teams

    Free

    Best for: Tiny teams needing a self‑hosted, free task manager

  50. 50
    Samepage
    Samepage

    All‑in‑one workspace for real‑time team collaboration

    Freemium

    Best for: Best for remote teams and small businesses wanting an all‑in‑one workspace

  51. 51
    Korgi
    Korgi

    The AI Project Management Platform

  52. 52
    Houzz
    Houzz

    Find inspiration, products, and pros to design your dream home

    Freemium

    Best for: Homeowners craving visual inspiration and pros managing leads/projects

  53. 53
    Teamwork.com
    Teamwork.com

    AI-powered project and resource management built for client-services profitability

    Freemium

    Best for: Agencies and client-services firms that need project delivery tied directly to budgets and profitability

  54. 54
    checklist.gg
    checklist.gg

    Finally, Get Things Right

    Free

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