--- title: "10 Best Free Project Management Software 2026 | Capterra" description: "Learn about and compare the 10 best free Project Management software in 2026. Understand the pros and cons and cost of each tool to narrow your choices." source_url: "https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/s/free/" page_type: "subcategory" language: "en" --- # Best Project Management Software for free Written by Bruno Peláez Bruno is an associate principal analyst with nearly 20 years in tech media, covering HR, LMS, and other B2B software. His insights draw on 60+ studies and 250K+ verified Capterra reviews. [See full bio and all articles](https://www.capterra.com/resources/author/bruno-pelaez/). ## Top 10 free products, ranked by reviewer ratings I compared Project Management products on Capterra with a free version. After applying a 4.0/5 category-rating floor and a minimum of 500 category reviews, I selected 10 products and accounted for review volume in their order. Clockify comes first on this list: a 4.8/5 category rating from 1,914 category reviews; Ease of Use scores 4.8/5. If you're comparing free options before you pay, I'd begin with these 10 to narrow the field. ### Ranked free Project Management products | Rank | Product | Overall rating | Category rating | Key attribute | Starting price | Key features | | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | --- | | 1 | [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) | 4.8 out of 5 (9,276 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (1,914 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $4.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Project Planning/Scheduling, Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management; Not included: Prioritization | | 2 | [Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/) | 4.7 out of 5 (2,846 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (1,064 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $12.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling, Reporting/Project Tracking; Not included: Task Management | | 3 | [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) | 4.8 out of 5 (6,216 reviews) | 4.8 out of 5 (801 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $4.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management; Not included: Calendar Management, Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling | | 4 | [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,251 reviews) | 4.7 out of 5 (511 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $20.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling; Not included: Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | | 5 | [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) | 4.5 out of 5 (13,779 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,697 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $10.99 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects; Not included: Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling, Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | | 6 | [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) | 4.5 out of 5 (23,647 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,161 category reviews) | Highly rated for Ease of Use | $5.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling; Not included: Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | | 7 | [Confluence](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) | 4.5 out of 5 (3,726 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (618 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $5.42 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling, Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | | 8 | [Zoho Projects](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/) | 4.5 out of 5 (878 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (542 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $4.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Prioritization; Not included: Project Planning/Scheduling, Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | | 9 | [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) | 4.4 out of 5 (15,781 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,878 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $7.91 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects, Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling; Not included: Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | | 10 | [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) | 4.6 out of 5 (6,134 reviews) | 4.6 out of 5 (2,425 category reviews) | Highly rated for Functionality | $9.00 Per User, Per Month | Included: Access Controls/Permissions, Calendar Management, Collaboration Tools, Commenting/Notes, Multiple Projects; Not included: Prioritization, Project Planning/Scheduling, Reporting/Project Tracking, Task Management | Category rating: Rating from reviewers who used each product as Project Management software, with the number of those reviews. Products are ranked by this rating, adjusted for how many reviews support it. For the complete directory, see [the full product list](#full-product-list). --- ## See top 10 product details ### 1. [Clockify](https://www.capterra.com/p/169607/Clockify/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (9,276 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (1,914 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $4.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Not included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Included - Task Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Robust project time management - Comprehensive productivity tracking tools #### Cons based on reviews - Inconsistent mobile and desktop experience - Cumbersome manual time entry --- ### 2. [Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/) Overall rating: 4.7 out of 5 (2,846 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (1,064 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $12.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Real-time collaborative workspace - Flexible all-in-one organization hub #### Cons based on reviews - Sluggish with large content - Mobile app usability issues --- ### 3. [GitHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/129067/GitHub/) Overall rating: 4.8 out of 5 (6,216 reviews) Category rating: 4.8 out of 5 (801 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $4.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Not included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Not included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Not included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Included - Task Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Centralized code sharing and management - Comprehensive real-time teamwork platform #### Cons based on reviews - Challenging merge conflict resolution - Cumbersome search and navigation --- ### 4. [Airtable](https://www.capterra.com/p/146652/Airtable/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,251 reviews) Category rating: 4.7 out of 5 (511 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $20.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Not included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive organizational capabilities - Extensive customization options #### Cons based on reviews - Mobile functionality shortcomings - Scalability and feature restrictions --- ### 5. [Asana](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (13,779 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,697 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $10.99 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Not included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Not included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Not included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive real-time project tracking - Versatile work organization tools #### Cons based on reviews - Overwhelming and excessive notifications - Performance and reliability concerns --- ### 6. [Trello](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (23,647 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,161 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Ease of Use Starting price: $5.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Not included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive real-time team collaboration - Versatile multi-purpose organization tool #### Cons based on reviews - Overwhelming and inconsistent notifications - Limited granular access and security --- ### 7. [Confluence](https://www.capterra.com/p/136446/Confluence/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (3,726 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (618 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $5.42 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Included - Task Management: Included #### Pros based on reviews - Integrated team collaboration platform - Centralized organizational knowledge sharing #### Cons based on reviews - Slow performance with large content - Limited and inconsistent formatting tools --- ### 8. [Zoho Projects](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/) Overall rating: 4.5 out of 5 (878 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (542 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $4.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Not included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Not included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive project tracking tools - Streamlined team coordination #### Cons based on reviews - Slow and unresponsive support - Confusing project view options --- ### 9. [Jira](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/) Overall rating: 4.4 out of 5 (15,781 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,878 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $7.91 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Not included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Robust agile workflow support - Comprehensive project oversight tools #### Cons based on reviews - Frequent bugs and glitches - Slow performance with scale --- ### 10. [monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Overall rating: 4.6 out of 5 (6,134 reviews) Category rating: 4.6 out of 5 (2,425 category reviews) Key attribute: Highly rated for Functionality Starting price: $9.00 Per User, Per Month Free trial: Available Free version: Available #### Features reviewers most value - Access Controls/Permissions: Included - Calendar Management: Included - Collaboration Tools: Included - Commenting/Notes: Included - Multiple Projects: Included - Prioritization: Not included - Project Planning/Scheduling: Not included - Reporting/Project Tracking: Not included - Task Management: Not included #### Pros based on reviews - Comprehensive project tracking tools - Highly customizable workflow management #### Cons based on reviews - High and complex pricing structure - Frequent bugs and glitches --- ## All project management software with a free version [4.6 (6134)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/shortlist/) monday.com centralizes work, and automates tasks, allowing teams to manage the entire project lifecycle in one place. [Learn more about monday AI Work Platform](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/) Project Management features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Commenting/Notes Multiple Projects Prioritization Project Planning/Scheduling Reporting/Project Tracking Task Management [4.2 (1009)](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/reviews/) High-end solution designed for sales, collaboration, communication, social networking, and project management. [Learn more about Bitrix24](https://www.capterra.com/p/113540/Bitrix24/) Project Management features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Commenting/Notes Multiple Projects Prioritization Project Planning/Scheduling Reporting/Project Tracking Task Management [4.4 (3046)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/) [Capterra Shortlist](https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/shortlist/) Wrike is the AI-powered work delivery platform for project management allowing you to plan, execute, and deliver projects on time. [Learn more about Wrike](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/) Project Management features reviewers most value Access Controls/Permissions Calendar Management Collaboration Tools Commenting/Notes Multiple Projects Prioritization Project Planning/Scheduling Reporting/Project Tracking Task Management Connect with a Capterra advisor for a free 15-minute consultation Get a personalized software list aligned to your business needs with guidance from our expert advisors. 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