TOP 5 SOFTWARE TOOLS FOR PROJECT MANAGEMENT

Project Management requires a broad range of different tools, some of which can be quite expensive and completely unsuitable for smaller projects and small business requirements. However, we’re well aware that there are a number of useful options which are free, open-sourced or included in widely used packages. We have put together a list of our top 5 low-budget project management software tools to help you make better buying decisions!

1. TRELLO
  • Free to use.
  • Incredibly useful for tracking tasks as a project develops.
  • Simple interface.
  • Tools like the deadline facility enable basic schedules and tasks to be set up in a project schedule and assigned to different team members.
  • Respond to questions or make suggestions on certain tasks, increasing efficient collaboration between remote teams.
2. MICROSOFT PLANNER
  • Operates within the Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem, as a result not free.
  • Built on a similar looking interface to Trello.
  • Main dashboard allows users to track tasks across a range of projects and provides a graphical overview of progress.
  • View tasks by due date.
  • Users working across multiple projects can set projects up simultaneously.
  • Helps monitor immediate priorities.
3. OPEN PROJECT
  • Free to use.
  • Known as the open-source alternative to Microsoft Project. What does open-source mean? Our friends at Red Hat explain.
  • Interface looks somewhat similar to Microsoft Project, but options for synchronising users and updates are not as flexible and powerful as paid versions.
  • Simple scheduling and tracking tool.
  • You can carry out task scheduling, assign costs and tasks to specific users and baseline schedules all in one place.
4. MICROSOFT TEAMS
  • Hugely powerful and highly customisable communications platform.
  • Users can join a range of specific teams which can then create tailored dashboards for their specific needs.
  • Conversations or meetings can occur using the Skype communications platform or chat function.
  • Can simultaneously keep track of all communications, tasks and other relevant data.
  • Not a free service as it is apart of the Microsoft 365 product range.
5. PROJECT LIBRE
  • Another alternative to Microsoft Project.
  • There are both free and paid-for versions of this project tool.
  • Includes all the typical features of a project management tool including scheduling, Gantt charts and resource histograms.
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