Project Management

Asana is a work management platform that helps teams organize tasks, projects, and cross-functional workflows in list, board, timeline, and calendar views. It is widely used by marketing, operations, and product teams to plan campaigns and track deliverables. Asana's Workflow Builder automates routine processes like approvals and handoffs, while Goals connects day-to-day tasks to company-wide OKRs so teams can see how their work ladders up to broader objectives. With custom fields, rules, and portfolios for tracking multiple projects at once, Asana scales from simple to-do lists to complex operational workflows across large organizations.

✦ Best for cross-functional teams and small marketing teams

Linear is an issue tracking and project management tool built specifically for software teams, prioritizing speed and keyboard-driven workflows over configurability. Every interaction, from creating an issue to switching between projects, is designed to feel instant. Linear structures work around Cycles (time-boxed sprints), Projects, and Roadmaps, giving teams a lightweight but opinionated framework for planning without the overhead of heavily customized workflows common in older tools. Deep Git integration automatically links commits, branches, and pull requests to issues, and Linear's API and webhooks make it straightforward to build custom automations around the tool.

✦ Best for small to medium-sized agile teams

Jira is a proprietary issue tracking product developed by Atlassian that allows bug tracking and agile project management.

✦ Best for large software teams and enterprises

Trello is a kanban-style project management tool built around boards, lists, and cards, making it one of the most approachable ways to visualize workflow for teams and individuals alike. Its drag-and-drop simplicity has made it a go-to choice well beyond software teams, from event planning to personal task management. Power-Ups extend basic boards with features like calendar views, custom fields, and automation via Butler, Trello's built-in no-code rules engine that can automate card moves, due date reminders, and checklist actions. Because it owned by Atlassian, Trello integrates well with Jira and Confluence for teams that need lightweight boards alongside more structured engineering tools.

✦ Best for small teams and solo projects

Basecamp is an opinionated project-management and team-communication tool that bundles to-dos, messages, schedules, and docs with a deliberately simple, calm approach. It favors flat pricing and reduced busywork.

✦ Best for small teams seeking simplicity

Focalboard is a project management and organization tool that allows users to create boards, lists, and cards to track their work. It's designed to be flexible and customizable, with features like drag-and-drop card movement and customizable workflows. Focalboard is built on top of the Mattermost platform, which means it integrates seamlessly with Mattermost's team messaging and collaboration features.

✦ Best for large dev teams

kaneo is an open source project management tool designed to be simple and efficient. It aims to provide all the necessary features for project management without unnecessary complexity.

✦ Best for small teams and solo freelancers

Leantime is a lightweight, open-source project management platform designed to help small teams and freelancers plan, track, and deliver projects efficiently. It combines task management, time tracking, and collaboration tools in a single web‑based interface. Self‑hosted and free to use, Leantime integrates with popular services like GitHub and Slack, allowing teams to keep work organized without costly licenses. Its intuitive UI and extensive documentation make onboarding quick for any small group looking to streamline their workflow.

✦ Best for small teams or freelancers needing a free, self‑hosted pm tool

Vibe‑Kanban is a cloud‑based project management tool that blends classic Kanban workflow with AI coding agents. It helps developers and small teams visualize tasks, link them to GitHub issues, and let AI assistants suggest code snippets or automate repetitive steps. The platform runs entirely in the browser, integrates tightly with GitHub, and is offered for free, making it easy to adopt without upfront costs. Support is provided via GitHub Issues and email, ensuring quick help for developers.

✦ Best for small github-based dev teams

Namviek is a lightweight, open‑source task management tool designed for small teams that need a simple yet powerful way to track work. It runs on a modern stack (ExpressJS, MongoDB, Next.js 13) and can be self‑hosted on any cloud or on‑premise server. The platform offers essential features like Kanban boards, real‑time updates, and flexible workflows while keeping costs low. Because it’s open source, teams can customize it to fit their exact processes without paying subscription fees.

✦ Best for tiny teams needing a self‑hosted, free task manager

OpenProject is a free and open source project management software that offers a range of features to support project planning, team collaboration, and project tracking. It is designed to be highly customizable and scalable, making it suitable for a wide range of projects and teams.

✦ Best for small teams with technical expertise

itflow is a comprehensive Professional Services Automation (PSA) solution designed for Managed Service Providers (MSPs). It unifies various aspects of client management, including contacts, vendors, assets, licenses, domains, SSL certificates, passwords, documentation, files, networks, and locations, with integrated ticketing and billing capabilities. A client portal is also provided for seamless communication and collaboration.

✦ Best for established msps with complex client needs