Project Management

The Best Project Management Software for Small Business

Assessed on how much a small team can achieve without dedicated administration or consultants.

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Linear
Keyboard-first issue tracking built for software teams that prize speed over configurability.
4.7(2,140)$0 / $8 per user / month
Speed and UX
5.0
Workflow flexibility
3.2
Reporting depth
3.6
Integrations
4.1
2
Trello
Kanban boards reduced to their simplest useful form.
4.4(23,100)$0 / $5 per user / month
Speed and UX
4.6
Workflow flexibility
2.8
Reporting depth
2.2
Integrations
3.9
3
Shortcut
Issue tracking that balances engineering speed with roadmap-level planning.
4.3(1,450)$0 / $8.50 per user / month
Speed and UX
4.2
Workflow flexibility
4.0
Reporting depth
4.1
Integrations
3.8
4
Notion
Connected workspace where documents, databases and wikis share one flexible model.
4.6(18,600)$0 / $10 per user / month
Speed and UX
3.9
Workflow flexibility
4.9
Reporting depth
3.1
Integrations
3.8
5
ClickUp
Consolidation-first work platform bundling tasks, docs, goals and whiteboards.
4.3(9,800)$0 / $7 per user / month
Speed and UX
3.3
Workflow flexibility
4.7
Reporting depth
4.2
Integrations
4.3
6
monday.com Work Management
Visual work operating system that non-technical teams configure without help.
4.6(13,400)$9 per user / month, 3-seat minimum
Speed and UX
4.4
Workflow flexibility
4.5
Reporting depth
4.1
Integrations
4.2
7
Asana
Work management for cross-functional teams, strongest at goal and portfolio tracking.
4.4(11,200)$0 / $10.99 per user / month
Speed and UX
4.0
Workflow flexibility
4.3
Reporting depth
4.5
Integrations
4.4

FAQ

Common questions

What's the best project management?

Linear tops this list, rated 4.7/5 from 2,140 reviews.

How many project management tools are ranked here?

7. Assessed on how much a small team can achieve without dedicated administration or consultants.

Is there a free project management tool?

Yes — Linear has a free tier ($0 / $8 per user / month).