10 available project management tools

Numerous studies confirm that using project management tools improves team performance and productivity. If you have just started a business or are looking for a way to streamline your team's work, let yourself be inspired by the list below and try one of the available services.

Illustration

Asana

Asana is a web and mobile application designed to help businesses organise, track and manage work. This job management tool helps you set priorities, stay focused, and spend more time on the work that matters most. With Asana, you can also monitor the status of all your projects in real time so you can track strategic initiatives.

Advantages of the tool:

  • You set priorities and deadlines for effective work planning
  • You monitor projects and tasks at every stage
  • You create visual project plans so you can track progress

Companies using the tool: Deloitte, The New York Times, Uber, Airbnb, etc.

Basecamp

No matter how big or small your startup is, Basecamp contains exactly what you need to complete your tasks. It combines all tools and activities into a single and simple platform, whether it's a question of effective communication or keeping all team members in the picture.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Easily add tasks and other details
  • View tasks from each project together on one screen
  • Available on the web and such platforms as iOS, Android and Mac

Companies using the tool: PNMR, Novasyte, Animals Medical Center of MidAmerica, etc.

Droptask

Visual and intuitive task management software to help you manage projects, tasks and assignments individually or as part of a team. It comes with a sleek interface and features for real-time collaboration. The platform's business plan provides unlimited access to flexible workspaces, innovative collaboration, and seamless integration with your favourite tools.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Kanban style workflow cards
  • Project templates and authorisation management
  • Integration with Evernote, Google Calendar, Outlook, Gmail, iMindMap

Companies using the tool: Harvard University, Coca Cola, BBC, Ralph Lauren, etc.

JIRA

A business project management tool that is still extremely popular with software development companies. It can help you prioritise and discuss your team's work in full context with full visibility. It allows you to use a common workflow or adjust it to suit the way your team works.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Interactive and customisable scrum taskbars
  • Reports with real-time reports and useful information
  • Automate processes with your own robust API set

Companies using the tool: Spotify, CISCO, eBay, Square, etc.

Monday.com

Formerly known as Dapulse, this is a simple project management tool to help you plan, organise and track on a visual platform. It is relatively flexible in approach and usability because it allows you to customise your workflow to suit the different needs of your business.

Advantages of the tool:

  • You plan everything visually
  • Track progress with multiple views
  • Simple and intuitive

Companies using the tool: Discovery, Carlsberg, Philips, Fiverr, etc.

NTask

Intelligent task management software designed to support collaboration, time tracking and monitoring, and project risk management. It is built on business needs that allow you to do more than usual. It is supported by Google Calendar, Outlook and many other third-party applications. In addition, it also offers mobile applications for Android and iOS devices.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Simple and easy to use taskbar
  • Multiple views, task comments, meeting management
  • Easy file and note sharing

Podium

Podio is a customisable work management solution. It will help you create a consolidated process that synchronises your teams. Keep content, conversations and processes structured in one place so you can focus on your work. It is a good tool enabling you also to connect with clients and external parties, thus eliminating lengthy e-mail exchanges and complex file sharing.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Granular administration functions
  • Strict safety standards
  • Automated workflows and data visualisation

Companies using the tool: Volvo, Deloitte, Sony, NFL, etc.

ProofHub

ProofHub is a simple and intuitive tool with features that help businesses collaborate and deliver projects faster and better. Collaboration with remote teams can be effortless thanks to seamless file sharing and efficient document management.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Define different levels of access for team members based on their responsibilities
  • Create Gantt charts for a visual timeline of your tasks
  • You can create online reports offering a clear overview of projects, tasks and resources

Companies using the tool: Taco Bell, Netflix, Disney, NASA, Trip Advisor, Fractal Fox, etc.

Trello

Trello is a leading project management software that implements the concept of boards and cards. The cards contain tasks either to categorise things or monitor progress of a project. Trello is a useful tool for enabling collaboration in a company by organising and tracking tasks, files, and information in one place. In addition, you can integrate third-party applications into the workflow at any time to increase its efficiency.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Intuitive simple taskbars, tabs and lists
  • Simplifies collaboration
  • See who is doing what and what needs to be done

Companies using the tool: Adobe, Kickstarter, Google, etc.

Wrike

Cloud collaboration and project management software that is scalable across teams in any business. Companies can use it to simplify planning, gain visibility, streamline workflow, and also enable collaboration. It displays real-time reports and status for all your team's projects and helps distributed teams discuss details of projects and tasks in the full context of the work. You can also tag pictures and videos to provide specific feedback.

Advantages of the tool:

  • Interactive control panels
  • Centralise communication with stakeholders
  • Custom workflows, project fields and folder structures allow you to work the way you want

Companies using the tool: Google, Jaguar, Land Rover, Mars, L’Oréal, etc.


-bb-

Article source Project Times - a US website and community focused on project management
Read more articles from Project Times