5 Free Project Management Tools Compared

Project management is essential—whether you're a freelancer juggling multiple clients or a small team managing deliverables. The good news? You don’t have to pay big bucks for great software. There are several free project management tools that offer robust features without the cost. In this post, we compare five of the best free tools in 2025.

1. Trello
Best for: Visual task tracking using boards
Trello is known for its simple, kanban-style boards. It’s perfect for organizing tasks, assigning deadlines, and collaborating with clients or teammates. Trello’s free plan includes unlimited cards, 10 boards per workspace, and basic automation.

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2. ClickUp
Best for: All-in-one project and task management
ClickUp’s free version includes unlimited tasks and members, with features like lists, boards, calendars, docs, and even time tracking. It’s powerful, flexible, and great for individuals or small teams.

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3. Asana
Best for: Workflow management and team collaboration
Asana’s free plan supports task lists, due dates, assignees, and project views like boards and calendars. It’s ideal for teams that want a clean interface and structured workflows.

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4. Notion
Best for: Knowledge + task management in one place
Notion blends note-taking, databases, task management, and collaboration. Its templates allow you to build project dashboards that include to-dos, calendars, timelines, and more.

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5. Wrike (Free Plan)
Best for: Traditional task and project tracking
Wrike’s free plan includes task management, file sharing, and board view. It’s great for agencies or structured project tracking with clear ownership and timelines.

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Published on: 5/8/25, 3:01 PM