There are hundreds of project management tools available today. Some are better than others, but what it comes down to is what you need it for. Whether you're a creative agency, a marketing agency, a start-up business or a Fortune 500 company, project management tools are a valuable asset to incorporate into your daily work schedule.
Project management tools are a great way to keep your business organized and efficient. They assist with client lists, employees work schedule and project portfolios - just to name a few features. It seems like the only task project management tools can't do is get you coffee (But that's what interns are for... only kidding)!
This list of project management tools could benefit you and your business by deciding on which one best caters to your companies' needs.
10,000 Feet
10,000 Feet is a project management tool that gives the "big picture" of your team, projects and clients. Even though they only launched in 2012, they have acquired customers in over 40 countries. 10,000 Feet allows for the "modern thinker" to get things done with efficiency and with the highest quality.
"It combines all of the necessary tools for tracking projects in one place. We used to have 3 tools to do the job of 10,000ft and none of them tracked information in real time." - Swift - Portland, Oregon
What We Like
- Visually appealing user interface
- Interactive project management
- Able to track multiple teams
- Highly visual project management reports
Pricing
Pricing for up to five members is $49/month and pricing for up to 20 members is $199/month.
Ace Project
Ace Project is an easy-to-use project tracking software. It assists with tasks, time sheets, documents and expenses. It offers many different features, but still remains simple to use.
What We Like
- Intuitive user interface
- Able to collaborate using your smartphone/tablet
- Fully customizable dashboard
- Customizable skins - cause who doesn't like to get fancy?!
Pricing
Pricing for the "Advanced" Package is $39/month for up to 25 users.
The "Silver" Package is $59/month for up to 50 users.
Asana
Asana is "teamwork without email" - it puts conversations and tasks together in the same place, so you're able to get more work done with less effort. Asana helps you stay focused with your goals by tracking your goals, posting your milestones and puts accountability on your team.
Some companies that use Asana are Uber, Dropbox, and Virginia Tech.
"Asana is at the core of Uber’s product and engineering workflows" - Travis Kalanic, Co-Founger and CEO, Uber
What We Like
- Conversations and tasks are all in the same place - no more email
- Easy-to-use interface
- Compatible on your smartphone/tablet - allowing you to use Asana on-the-go
Pricing
Axosoft
Axosoft is known as "Scrum Software", which is a more flexible project management tool that gives the team more options in order to complete their goals. Axosoft allows the user to effortlessly manage product backlogs, define your goals and collaborate with clients.
Some companies that use Axosoft are NASA and Boeing.
What We Like
- Workflow and task manager are very efficient and straightforward
- Core tracking system helps you manage every detail and track your progress
Pricing
Basecamp
Basecamp has been around for 15 years now, with over two million projects completed in the past year alone. Basecamp is a Cloud-based project management tool that offers rock-solid reliability and features that work!
Some companies that use Basecamp are Adidas, Nike, Fox Sports and Twitter.
What We Like
- Extremely easy-to-use
- Basecamp is also famously known to be very reliable
- As it says on Basecamps website, "It Just Works"
- Easy file sharing between users
- Works on any web browser, computer, and smartphone/tablet
Pricing
Prices for Basecamp start at $20/month and go all the way up to $150/month, all depending how many GB and projects you want.
Clarizen
Clarizen is a project management tool that is used by 2,500 organizations across 76 countries, including more than 25 of the Fortune 500 companies. Clarizen, which gets its name from a mix of Clarity and Zen, makes for the users workday to be more efficient and effective.
Some companies that use Clarizen are DHL, Disney and FedEx.
What We Like
- Clarizen is highly customizable
- Has a "Marketing Project Management" tool
- Able to track time and expenses
- Build and share project roadmaps
- Compare new proposals with older proposals
- Connects to your smartphone/tablet allowing you to work from virtually anywhere
Pricing
Clarizen Professional Edition is $29.95 per user/month.
Clarizen Enterprise Edition is $44.95 per user/month.
Huddle
Huddle a cloud-based project management tool. It's simple but a powerful way to collaborate on content. Huddle is also a great way to securely send files to other users.
Some companies that use Huddle are Beats by Dre, Kia and Johnson & Johnson.
What We Like
- Connect to Huddle through any device
- Offers an intelligent dashboard that keeps the important information at the top of your to-do list
- Integrate different apps and tools to help maximize Huddles potential
- Separate messaging system so messages aren't lost in emails
Pricing
The "Enterprise" version is $40 per user/month and starts at 40 users.
InLoox
InLoox is a project management tool that integrates perfectly with Microsoft Outlook. InLoox lets the user plan, manage and work with other users on projects all from one tool - it's as easy as that!
Some companies that use InLoox are Verizon, Citgo and U.S. Airways.
What We Like
- Lots of great tools easily available for use
- Easy-to-use task management display using Kanban view
- "Mind-Mapping" tool - able to brainstorm ideas visually, in a clear, efficient space
Pricing
Insightly
Insightly is a great project management tool for small businesses, but could be utilized by anyone. Insightly is used by over 550,000 people worldwide, and is ranked number one on Google Apps Marketplace for Customer Relationship Management (CRM) tools.
"Insightly is an intuitive solution that keeps a running history of all customer conversations, so our sales team can easily manage every touchpoint with every customer" - Mike Cole, Sales and Strategy, Reddit
What We Like
- Easy-to-use interface
- Shows entire history of customer interactions
- Social media integration allows for viewing of a contact's entire social media content
- Compatible on smartphones/tablets
Pricing
Although there is a free version of Insightly, it is mainly for extremely small companies.
There is a "standard" edition though, and it costs $7 per user/month and offers unlimited users.
Kanban Flow
Kanban Flow is easy - it simplifies communication between different teams. Because it has a visually appealing and easy-to-use dashboard, it allows for more productiveness and improved effectiveness.
What We Like
- Very easy to use dashboard
- Everything is done in real time - no waiting involved!
- Kanban Flow is very inexpensive for a good project management tool
- Mobile support for smartphones
Pricing
Liquid Planner
Liquid Planner offers an extremely advanced scheduling engine, which also has a social collaboration - meaning everyone will stay in the loop, no one left out! Liquid Planner is simple, but a powerful project management tool. It's meant for a company that needs reliable scheduling systems. Because of its simplicity and power, it allows teams to collaborate faster to get projects done faster.
Some companies (well schools) that use Liquid Planner are MIT and Purdue University.
What We Like
- Priority-based scheduling shows you how likely your project will be completed on time
- Liquid planner is easy to use, but it is a powerful project management tool at the same time
- Full email and calendar integration
- Android and iOS apps so you can use Liquid Planner on your smartphone/tablet
Pricing
Mavenlink
Mavenlink provides powerful software to assist your team to get their jobs done and keep clients happy. Mavenlink helps your projects run smoothly - so that's one less thing for you to worry about! This project management tool combines project management with resource planning, collaborations and financial tools.
Some companies that use Mavenlink are Rosetta Stone and Aflac.
What We Like
- Easy-to-view timeline with Gantt Timeline Management
- Resource Analysis Tool allows you to plan, utilize reports and follow the project cost
Pricing
The next level up is "Guru" and costs $79/month. The third plan is "Maven" and costs $249/month.
Projecturf
Projecturf is a Cloud-based task collaboration and productivity tool. It helps you manage projects, people and tasks - all with real-time updates to keep your work on track and effective.
What We Like
- The use of a Gantt Chart makes the timeline easy to view
- It has a straightforward design - everything is clearly laid out to optimize your success
- "Inline Commenting" feature allows you to comment on virtually anything in Mavenlink, also showing up with real-time notifications to enhance efficiency
Pricing
Projecturf offers many different plans. One nice similarity between all of them is that they all allow for unlimited users. The first plan is "Basic", which costs $20/month and allows up to five projects. The second plan is "Team", which costs $50/month and allows up to 30 projects. The third plan is "Business", which costs $100/month and allows up to 80 projects.
Teamwork Project Manager
Teamwork Project Manager has been around since 2007 and has over one million users and 1.4 million projects completed since then. Teamwork is practical, it keeps you organized so you can eliminate the unnecessary things in everyday business operations and keep you focused on what's important (no, not drinking coffee.. that's a close 2nd though).
Some companies that use Teamwork are Pepsi and EBay.
What We Like
- Visually appealing and user-friendly design
- Gantt Charts offer good visual references to your projects and their due dates
- Messaging system in Teamwork allows for easier communication between co-workers or clients - no more emails!
Pricing
Teamwork Project Manager, much like Projecturf, offers many different plans. Their first plan "Solo" costs $12/month and allows five projects. The next offer is "Business 1", which costs $24/month and allows 15 projects. "Business 2" is the next plan and costs $49/month and allows up to 35 projects. "Corporate" is after Business 2 and costs $99/month and allows up to 100 projects.
Trello
Trello is simple, the entire board layout is right in front of you. Trello does not get "technical", it's laid-out for the user and helps maximize productivity. It never overwhelms the user with features; it only has the features that are critical to optimizing workflow.
Some companies that use Trello are the New York Times, Spotify and Google.
What We Like
- One of, if not the best feature, is the price... it's free!
- Easy-to-use interface - everything is clearly laid out for the user
- It's simple.. Simple is sometimes always better, and in Trello's case, it works for them
Pricing
Trello is FREE! But Trello does offer a "Gold" version for $5/month or $45/year
Roadmap
Roadmap is a project management tool that let's you visualize, align and manage one, or multiple, projects. Roadmap is used to its most potential when integrated with Basecamp; it gives you the big picture of what's going on. Because of its integration into other systems, it's a great way to keep everyone on task and up-to-date.
"Roadmap has blown me away with its comprehensive approach to project/portfolio management" - Sloan Miller, Director, Project Management, The Archer Group
What We Like
- Dashboard gives a ton of information to help maximize results
- Task list keeps everyone up-to-date with information, without disrupting their daily information
Pricing
"Basic" is the first plan from Roadmap, and costs $25/month and offers up to 25 projects and unlimited users. "Plus" is the second plan and costs $50/month and offers up to 50 projects and unlimited users as well.
Workamajig
Workamajig marketing management software is used by 20% of Fortune 50 companies. Workamajig started over 25 years ago - so they've been around for quite some time now. It offers an intuitive interface that makes completing projects effortless and quick.
What We Like
- User-friendly interface
- Workamajig organizes staff based on how much work they do/don't have - so now your staff can stay productive, but not overworked
- Digital Proofing allows for the client to review your work via PDF and make notes, make requests and approve of the transaction
Pricing
What's your favorite Project Management Tool to use? Did we miss any other awesome tools? Comment below and let us know!