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Best Project Tracking Software in 2026
- 34 apps
- Research read 28 Sept 2026
- How the order is worked out
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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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Kanboard
Free plan APILinuxSelf-hosted+1Kanboard provides board-based task management with filtering, automation, and an API, without a software charge.
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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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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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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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Taiga
Free plan APISelf-hostedWebTaiga combines Scrum and Kanban project tools with integrations, APIs, and an on-premise option.
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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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Orangescrum
by OrangescrumFree plan WebOrangescrum offers a small free workspace and monthly paid tiers with larger project and storage allowances.
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#1Places #1, #2, #3, #4, #5 on this list can be bought by the makers of the software on it. See the price
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