Project Management
The Best Project Management Software for Startups
Weighted toward fast setup, low entry pricing and the ability to grow without a migration.
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Trello
Kanban boards reduced to their simplest useful form.
4.4(23,100)$0 / $5 per user / monthSpeed and UX4.6Workflow flexibility2.8Reporting depth2.2Integrations3.9 - 2
ClickUp
Consolidation-first work platform bundling tasks, docs, goals and whiteboards.
4.3(9,800)$0 / $7 per user / monthSpeed and UX3.3Workflow flexibility4.7Reporting depth4.2Integrations4.3 - 3
Linear
Keyboard-first issue tracking built for software teams that prize speed over configurability.
4.7(2,140)$0 / $8 per user / monthSpeed and UX5.0Workflow flexibility3.2Reporting depth3.6Integrations4.1 - 4
Shortcut
Issue tracking that balances engineering speed with roadmap-level planning.
4.3(1,450)$0 / $8.50 per user / monthSpeed and UX4.2Workflow flexibility4.0Reporting depth4.1Integrations3.8 - 5
Jira
The enterprise standard for issue tracking, with configurability that cuts both ways.
4.1(15,800)$0 / $8.60 per user / monthSpeed and UX2.9Workflow flexibility5.0Reporting depth4.6Integrations4.9 - 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 minimumSpeed and UX4.4Workflow flexibility4.5Reporting depth4.1Integrations4.2 - 7
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-driven work management aimed at construction, manufacturing and enterprise PMOs.
4.2(6,700)$9 per user / monthSpeed and UX3.2Workflow flexibility4.2Reporting depth4.6Integrations3.9 - 8
Notion
Connected workspace where documents, databases and wikis share one flexible model.
4.6(18,600)$0 / $10 per user / monthSpeed and UX3.9Workflow flexibility4.9Reporting depth3.1Integrations3.8 - 9
Asana
Work management for cross-functional teams, strongest at goal and portfolio tracking.
4.4(11,200)$0 / $10.99 per user / monthSpeed and UX4.0Workflow flexibility4.3Reporting depth4.5Integrations4.4 - 10
Airtable
Relational database with a spreadsheet interface and an app layer on top.
4.5(8,900)$0 / $20 per user / monthSpeed and UX4.2Workflow flexibility4.8Reporting depth3.7Integrations4.3
FAQ
Common questions
What's the best project management?
Trello tops this list, rated 4.4/5 from 23,100 reviews.
How many project management tools are ranked here?
10. Weighted toward fast setup, low entry pricing and the ability to grow without a migration.
Is there a free project management tool?
Yes — Trello has a free tier ($0 / $5 per user / month).