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Best Project Planning Software in 2026

Project planning software brings together tasks, links between them, schedules and other project activities. This list suits anyone weighing tools for personal, team or business planning with cost in mind.

  1. 1

    Redmine

    Free plan Open source APILinuxMac+3

    Redmine offers configurable project and issue management alongside collaboration, time reporting and repository browsing.

    8.7 Open source Visit site
  2. 2

    Basecamp

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Basecamp combines task tracking, project communication, scheduling, and client access. Compare plan project and storage limits, and note the stated security and sign-on limitations.

    7.6 Free plan · paid from $25/mo (annual) Visit site
  3. 3

    Freedcamp

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+3

    Choose Freedcamp if you want project planning with multiple task views, time tracking, and a free plan that includes unlimited projects, tasks, and users.

    7.5 Free plan · paid from $1.49/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  4. 4

    Nutcache

    Free plan AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    Nutcache brings planning, workflows, budgets, time records, and invoicing together, with mobile apps and API connectivity.

    7.4 Pricing on request Visit site
  5. 5

    OpenProject

    by OpenProject
    Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1

    OpenProject offers project planning and collaboration across classic, agile, and hybrid work, with community and paid plans.

    7.4 Free plan · paid from €5.95/user/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  6. 6

    Microsoft Project

    Free plan APIWebWindows

    Planner brings task and project work into one online experience, with additional planning features across its plans.

    7.3 Visit site
  7. 7

    ProjectLibre

    Free plan LinuxMacWeb+1

    ProjectLibre 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.

    7.3 Free plan · paid from $9.99/user/mo (annual) · 7-day trial Visit site
  8. 8

    Merlin Project

    Free plan iPhoneMac

    Merlin Project offers multiple planning views, offline operation, file-format exchange, and team controls across Mac and iOS.

    7.2 From $22.99/user/mo · 30-day trial Visit site
  9. 9

    P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)

    by P4 Plan (formerly Hansoft)
    Free plan WebWindowsLinux
    7.2 Free plan · pricing on request Visit site
  10. 10

    Project Plan 365

    Free plan AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Project Plan 365 combines Microsoft Project file support with scheduling, reporting, cloud connections, and multi-platform access.

    7.2 From $9.99/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    RationalPlan

    by RationalPlan
    Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2

    RationalPlan covers scheduling, resource planning, cost tracking, and budget management, with Cloud and on-premise options.

    7.2 Visit site
  12. 12

    Redbooth

    by Redbooth
    Free plan WebWindowsMac+2

    Redbooth combines project-management tools with broad platform support and a small free plan. Larger teams can choose paid tiers with expanded storage and unlimited users.

    7.1 Free plan · paid from $9/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  13. 13

    Teamwork.com

    by Teamwork.com
    Free plan AndroidAPIExtension+4

    Choose Teamwork.com if your team wants project management with defined capacity tiers and needs features such as time tracking, guest access or automations.

    7.0 Free plan · 14-day trial Visit site
  14. 14

    Twproject

    by Twproject
    Free plan APILinuxMac+3

    Twproject covers planning, agile work, resources, finances, time, and documents in one system.

    7.0 Free plan · 15-day trial Visit site
  15. 15

    Taiga

    Free plan APISelf-hostedWeb

    Taiga combines Scrum and Kanban project tools with integrations, APIs, and an on-premise option.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from €5/mo Visit site
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    TeamGantt

    by TeamGantt
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Choose TeamGantt if you need project planning across web and mobile, with automation, time tracking, and guest access.

    6.9 Free plan · paid from $24/mo · 14-day trial Visit site
  17. 17

    Zoho Projects

    by Zoho Projects
    Free plan WebiPhoneAndroid

    Zoho Projects offers a free entry point and higher limits on paid plans, with project, storage and workflow allowances stated for each.

    6.8 Free plan · paid from $5/user/mo (annual) · 15-day trial Visit site
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    ActiveCollab

    by ActiveCollab
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    ActiveCollab covers project delivery and related financial and capacity tasks in one workspace, with broad platform support and a self-hosted route.

    6.6 From $3.50/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    Celoxis

    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+2

    Celoxis combines project planning, resource tools, and portfolio management, with features varying by plan. Account for the five-user minimum and plan-specific financial controls when assessing fit.

    6.5 From $10/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    GanttPRO

    by GanttPRO
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+4

    Choose GanttPRO if you need online Gantt planning with multiple project views, collaboration, and export options.

    6.4 From $7/user/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
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    FastTrack Schedule

    by FastTrack Schedule
    Free trial MacWindows

    FastTrack Schedule covers visual planning, resource management, cost tracking, file exchange, and reporting. Its platform requirements and one-time seat prices should be checked before purchase.

    6.2 21-day trial Visit site
  22. 22

    Asta Powerproject

    Paid AndroidiPhoneMac+2

    Asta Powerproject covers construction scheduling alongside resource, cost, and risk planning, with desktop and hosted options.

    6.1 From £695/user/yr Visit site
  23. 23

    ProofHub

    by ProofHub
    Free trial AndroidAPIiPhone+1

    ProofHub brings planning, communication, proofing, reporting, and mobile access into one paid workspace. Compare project, storage, and pricing limits between plans before choosing.

    6.1 From $45/mo (annual) · 14-day trial Visit site
  24. 24

    Workzone

    by Workzone
    Free trial AndroidiPhoneWeb

    Workzone covers project views, request intake, approvals, reporting, and resource planning, with features varying by plan.

    5.7 14-day trial Visit site
  25. 25

    ProjectManager

    by ProjectManager
    Paid WebiPhoneAndroid

    ProjectManager offers broad integration support with defined Team and Business allowances.

    5.5 From $15/user/mo (annual) · 30-day trial Visit site

#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price

Compare free plans, paid starting prices and trial terms before you choose. Check whether the features you need—such as Gantt charts, baseline tracking, resource management or templates—are included, and review platform support and any open-source licence.

Questions

Can project planning software be used at no cost?

Yes. Tools on this list offer free plans, while other tools use paid pricing or provide a free trial. Check the listing for the access terms.

Which planning features can I compare?

You can compare free-plan availability, starting paid prices, Gantt views, task dependencies, baseline tracking, resource management and project templates.

What platforms are supported?

The list includes tools for web, iOS, Windows, Android, macOS and API access. Check the tool's listing for its supported options.

Are there open-source options for project planning?

Yes. Some listed tools provide open-source code. Review the licence to understand whether you can read, change or redistribute the code.

Do listed tools offer free trials?

Some entries include a free trial. Trial length and terms vary, so check the individual listing before signing up.

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