The 7 Most Popular Online Project Management Tools
5th Dec 2011 | Posted by Eko S. | 11 CommentsThe way we track projects has changed a great deal in the past decade. Today, whether you are a freelancer or employee hundreds of people you can use project management tools that will allow your business to run smoothly and help you to keep your projects on time, and on budget. There are many different project management tools available to choose from. Some must be loaded onto your computer, but the most convenient are web based since they can be accessed from anywhere by anyone on your team. Below are 7 popular online project management tools to consider.
1. Apptivo
Apptivo is one of those products that just shines and stands out from others. Best of all – it’s free! There are many different predefined templates that come with Apptivo, which allow the user to create projects on the fly. The user can even invite their clients to view the progress of the project in real time. When a projects is completed you can easily create timesheets, and invoices, which means you get paid faster.
There are more than 50 applications that integrate with Apptivo making it one of the most functional project management tools on the market today. Apptivo allows you to access your projects any time, day or night, and from any location. All you need is an internet connection. It’s one of those programs where you wait for the catch, because it’s hard to believe you get such functionality for free, including sales reporting, project management, finances, contacts, mail, calendar, and the list goes on. If you are in the market for project management tools, this is a great place to start.
2. Geniusproject
Here’s a project management tool that we haven’t hear a lot about, but it certainly deserves mention. This paid application offers portfolio management, planning and Gantt chart, resource management, time and expense tracking, project tracking, demand management collaboration, and risk management. It is also available in four languages.
3. Basecamp
Basecamp is a web based project management tool. Basecamp allows you to create multiple projects and track all components of a project to ensure tasks are completed on time and on budget. Basecamp is easy to use and offers a great deal of functionality.
4. AJAXWorkspace
AJAXWorkspace is another online project management and collaboration tool. You can coordinate, organize, share, and manage all components of your project and your business activities.
5. @Task
@task is an online project management solution that focuses on sharing project activities that can make companies more innovative, competitive, and effective. Managers can evaluate, track, and manger all current projects with ease, freeing up time for other tasks at hand.
6. Lighthouse
Lighthouse combines bug and issue tracking and project management. Track milestones, timelines, and evaluate where your projects are at. You can easily integrate it with subversion and manage all your tickets.
7. CreativePro Office
CreativePro Office gives you all the project management tools you’ll need in one place. It’s free, which makes it worth having a look at. CreativePro uses tab navigation, which makes it easy to use. Everything is at your fingertips including calendar, stats reports, and tags. With CreativPro you get a more in-depth tracking ability than with some applications.
Choosing the right project management tool will reduce your workload and streamline your projects. Start at the top of the list with Apptivo. If that doesn’t work then it’s time to work your way down until you find the application that’s right for you and your business.
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11 Comments to “The 7 Most Popular Online Project Management Tools”
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Thanks for featuring Apptivo in this list.
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Genius project is probably the oldest online PM software on the market (even older than Basecamp). Basecamp currently controls the market though.
By the way, I have published a good article several weeks ago on the issues and requirements when it comes project management software. I hope that you’ll have the chance to read it.
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Eko, nice write up. Check also http://www.binfire.com it has much better features than basecamp (complete WBS tasks &Gantt)and it is real collaborative like interactive whiteboard which lets projects members to draw, write of paste images on it for brainstorming and collaboration
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They are not just popular but are the best, especially Basecamp, which has simplified our project management tasks.
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I would like to thank you for the efforts you have made in writing this article. I am hoping the same best work from you in the future as well. In fact your creative writing abilities has inspired me.
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Also have an look at Project’Or RIA.
You may be surprised and wonder how this great tool can be free … -
Rana Porter says: Hi Eko S., We have another tool, Oogwave.com. An easy collaboration tool for teams of all sizes. Files, tasks and communication, all three elements integrated and available at one place. Do have a look, will be happy to show you more. Rana Porter (rana.porter@oogwave.com , solution specialist, Oogwave)
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George says: I want to include one more project management tool to the list i.e Proofhub. Offers time tracking, gantt chart, group chat, proofing, milestones etc.
Another free project management tool is HappyTODOS. With an intuitive interface making it easy to re-order tasks and projects (which automatically changes priorities and estimations, of course) and a, easy-to-understand dashboard so you can see at any given point how your projects are doing – it’s a good choice for any size of project. You can sign up for free at http://www.happytodos.com.