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The Best Project Management Tools

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#1
Free / $7/month (Unlimited)

All-in-one workspace: tasks, docs, chat, goals. Highly customizable without code.

Multiple views: list, board, Gantt, calendar, mindmap
Custom fields and unlimited project nesting
Built-in Docs for knowledge management
2
#2
Free (12 seats) / $8/seat/month

Open-source Jira alternative with intuitive UI, built-in Wiki, time tracking.

Issue tracking and sprints
Kanban, list, and Gantt views
Built-in Wiki and documentation
3
#3
Free / $39/month (Starter, up to 30 users)

Team-first platform: task management, built-in chat, Gantt charts. No per-user fees.

Task and project management with templates
Built-in team messenger and chat
Gantt charts and timeline views
4
#4
Free (250 issues) / $10/user/month

Developer-first issue tracker with blazing speed, intuitive UI, keyboard shortcuts.

Issue tracking and sprint management
Roadmaps and project planning
Kanban board view
5
#5
Free / $6/user/month

Visual Kanban board tool for simple task management. Easiest to learn, perfect for small teams.

Kanban boards with drag-and-drop
Customizable cards with checklists and attachments
Labels, due dates, and activity history
6
#6
Free (10 GB storage) / $19.99/month (100 GB)

Open-source all-in-one platform. Unlimited users, pay only for storage.

Project management and issue tracking
CRM for managing relationships
Built-in team chat and messaging
7
#7
$99/month (Team) / $299/month (Unlimited)

Anti-Jira: simple project hub with messaging, to-dos, files. No complexity.

To-do lists and task management
Message boards for project discussions
File storage and sharing (2–5 TB)
8
#8
Free / $2.49/user/month

Ultra-affordable freemium tool with unlimited users, projects, and storage.

Task management with unlimited projects
Calendar, list, and table views
Gantt charts (Business+ tiers)
9
#9
Free (self-hosted) / TBD (cloud beta)

Dev-first open-source issue tracker. AI-powered automation and Slack integration.

Issue tracking and kanban board
Tegon Actions for workflow automation
Triage management for incoming requests
10
#10
Free (Community) / €5.95/user/month (cloud)

Open-source Gantt-focused tool. Free community version or cloud plans from €5.95/user.

Gantt charts and timeline management
Agile and waterfall support
Resource planning and capacity tracking

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