# Best Free Idea Management Software Solutions 2026 | Capterra

> Find and compare the 2026 best free Idea Management software solutions, using our interactive tool to quickly narrow your choices based on businesses like yours.

Source: https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/s/free

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# Best Idea Management Software for free

For more information consult our [Idea Management Buyers Guide](#buyers-guide-content)

[4.7 (383)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211643/LucidSpark/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/)

Lucidspark is a virtual whiteboard where teams can bring their best ideas to light. Brought to you by the makers of Lucidchart. [Learn more about Lucidspark](https://www.capterra.com/p/211643/LucidSpark/)

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Workflow Management

82% recommend this product

[4.9 (140)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148753/Ideanote/reviews/)

Empower your organization to collect, develop, and act on the most impactful ideas from employees and customers without the busywork. [Learn more about Ideanote](https://www.capterra.com/p/148753/Ideanote/)

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93% recommend this product

[5.0 (2)](https://www.capterra.com/p/149150/Codigital/#reviews)

Real time ideas engine. Powerful and engaging way for large groups to generate, prioritize and refine ideas. [Learn more about Codigital](https://www.capterra.com/p/149150/Codigital/)

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[## Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)

[4.5 (23483)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/reviews/)

Trello is a cloud-based project management software that helps teams organize and manage their tasks and projects from anywhere. [Learn more about Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/)

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[## Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/)

[4.4 (15308)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/)

Jira is a project tracking software that helps agile teams plan, track, and release software through comprehensive issue management. [Learn more about Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/)

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[## Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/)

[4.5 (13544)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/)

Improve your Idea Management with Asana. Use AI-powered features to manage tasks, track progress, and adapt quickly to new priorities. [Learn more about Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/)

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[## monday.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/)

[4.6 (5720)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/)

On monday.com's open platform, teams of all sizes can create custom solutions to organize new ideas from ideation through execution. [Learn more about monday.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/)

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[## ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/)

[4.6 (4558)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/)

ClickUp is the world’s first Converged AI Workspace, bringing together all work apps, data, and workflows. [Learn more about ClickUp](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/)

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84% recommend this product

[## Confluence](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/)

[4.5 (3660)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/)

Confluence is the AI-powered workspace where knowledge drives impact, helping every team tackle their toughest challenges. [Learn more about Confluence](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/)

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[## Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/)

[4.4 (2883)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/)

[Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/idea-management-software/shortlist/)

Wrike is an idea management platform with features such as live editing, shared calendars, proofing tools, and 400+ app integrations. [Learn more about Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/)

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