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Best Nonprofit Project Management in 2026
Nonprofit teams can use project management software to organize projects, allocate tasks, monitor work, and coordinate people. This list is for nonprofit staff and volunteers choosing software on a budget.
- 34 apps
- Research read 10 Oct 2026
- How the order is worked out
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Airtable
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Airtable brings data modeling, app interfaces, automation, and governance into one cloud platform.
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Basecamp
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Basecamp combines task tracking, project communication, scheduling, and client access. Compare plan project and storage limits, and note the stated security and sign-on limitations.
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Freedcamp
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Choose Freedcamp if you want project planning with multiple task views, time tracking, and a free plan that includes unlimited projects, tasks, and users.
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Hive
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3Hive brings project work, collaboration, automation, and time management together, with a free plan for smaller workspaces and paid plans starting at $5 per user per month.
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Kanban Tool
Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+3Kanban Tool centers on visual workflows, with analytics, collaboration, and integrations for tracking work. The free plan has limits on boards, users, and attachments; paid plans start at $6/user/mo.
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MeisterTask
by MeisterTaskFree plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2MeisterTask combines project boards with oversight, reporting and automations, with a free option and paid tiers.
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Microsoft Planner
by Microsoft PlannerFree plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1Planner consolidates Microsoft 365 task and project work with several views, integrations and API support.
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Notion
Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2Notion brings notes, databases, collaboration, and search features into a cloud workspace. Review the Free plan's file, block, and guest limits before choosing it for a team.
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OpenProject
by OpenProjectFree plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1OpenProject offers project planning and collaboration across classic, agile, and hybrid work, with community and paid plans.
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nTask
Free plan AndroidiPhoneWebnTask brings planning, collaboration, meeting, issue, and risk features into one freemium service. The five-user free limit and Basic plan restrictions are important when choosing a tier.
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ProjectLibre
Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1ProjectLibre offers a free local desktop option alongside Cloud tools for teams, shared resources, and portfolios. Consider the single-user Desktop scope and annual billing on paid plans.
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monday.com
by monday.comFree plan AndroidiPhonemonday.com combines several board views with automation, integrations, and mobile apps.
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Teamwork.com
by Teamwork.comFree plan AndroidAPIExtension+4Choose Teamwork.com if your team wants project management with defined capacity tiers and needs features such as time tracking, guest access or automations.
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Wekan
Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+5WeKan combines Kanban boards with several views, automation, integrations, and self-hosting options. Note the Admin Panel distinction between plans and the lack of undo for deleted lists or cards.
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Taiga
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebTaiga combines Scrum and Kanban project tools with integrations, APIs, and an on-premise option.
#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
Review free-plan allowances, trial periods, entry paid prices, nonprofit discounts, available views, workflow automation, guest collaboration, mobile apps, and per-project task capacity. Check supported platforms and, if you need to read or change code, review the licence.
Questions
Are any of these nonprofit project management tools free to use?
Some entries include a free plan. Check the limits and included features before relying on it for ongoing nonprofit work.
Can I test a paid plan before subscribing?
Some entries provide free trials. Trial length and terms differ, so review the details before starting.
Which platforms do these tools support?
The list covers Android, web, iOS, API, Windows, and macOS platforms. Confirm support for the platform your team needs.
Are nonprofit discounts available?
Nonprofit discounts are one comparison point for this list. Contact the provider and confirm eligibility, documentation, and the plans covered.
What pricing examples are listed?
Airtable lists paid plans from $20 per user per month annually, Basecamp from $25 per month annually, and Freedcamp from $1.49 per user per month annually.