# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Project Management | Capterra

> Discover the highest-rated & most popular Project Management Software of 2026. Make Capterra Shortlist your first stop when searching for software.

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# 2026 Capterra Shortlist for Project Management

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

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

[4.5 (13556)](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/184581/Asana-PM/reviews/)

Improve your Project Management with Asana. Use AI-powered project templates and automated progress tracking to achieve goals faster.

Overall Score

95/100

Popularity: 47/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$10.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

26/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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

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

[4.4 (15341)](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/19319/JIRA/reviews/)

Jira is a project management tool for all teams to collaboratively plan, track, and manage projects, customize workflows, and more.

Overall Score

95/100

Popularity: 48/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$7.91Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

23/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/)

## [Notion](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/)

[4.7 (2718)](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/186596/Notion/)

Notion is the only project management software that connects your notes, projects, and wiki in one tool.

Overall Score

95/100

Popularity: 46/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$12.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

25/28

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[

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

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

[4.5 (23509)](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/211559/Trello/reviews/)

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

Trello is an intuitive project management tool that creates a shared perspective for your team across the entirety of any project.

Overall Score

93/100

Popularity: 45/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$5.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

25/28

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[

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

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

[4.6 (4575)](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/158833/ClickUp/reviews/)

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

ClickUp is the world’s first Converged AI Workspace, bringing together all work apps, data, and workflows.

Overall Score

91/100

Popularity: 44/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

26/28

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[

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

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

[4.6 (5827)](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/147657/monday-com/reviews/)

monday.com centralizes work, and automates tasks, allowing teams to manage the entire project lifecycle in one place.

Overall Score

91/100

Popularity: 44/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$9.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

26/28

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/)

## [Smartsheet](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/)

[4.5 (3491)](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/79104/Smartsheet/reviews/)

Smartsheet is an Intelligent Work Management Platform that revolutionizes how you manage projects, portfolios, and processes.

Overall Score

90/100

Popularity: 43/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$12.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

26/28

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[

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

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

[4.4 (2952)](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/76113/Wrike/reviews/)

Wrike's project management software offers visibility to maximize resources and align projects with strategic objectives for impact.

Overall Score

87/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.2

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$10.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

28/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/)

## [Basecamp](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/)

[4.3 (14410)](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/56808/Basecamp/)

Trusted by millions, Basecamp puts everything you need to get work done in one place.

Overall Score

86/100

Popularity: 39/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

$15.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

16/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/)

## [Odoo](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/)

[4.2 (1300)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/135618/Odoo/)

Odoo is an all-in-one open-source business platform for CRM, Sales, Accounting, Website, eCommerce, POS, Inventory, HR, and more.

Overall Score

85/100

Popularity: 40/50

Ratings: 45/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.0

Customer Service

3.9

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.1

Paid plans start at

$31.10Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

26/28

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/)

## [Zoho Projects](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/)

[4.5 (860)](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/169455/Zoho-Projects/reviews/)

Zoho Projects is an online project management tool that helps teams plan, track, and collaborate on tasks with ease.

Overall Score

83/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.2

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$4.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

27/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/)

## [Hive](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/)

[4.4 (217)](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/150991/Hive/)

Hive is the only project management platform designed by its users. Because managing your work is a personal thing.

Overall Score

81/100

Popularity: 35/50

Ratings: 46/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.4

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

28/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/148476/Kanbanize/)

## [Businessmap](https://www.capterra.com/p/148476/Kanbanize/)

[4.8 (215)](https://www.capterra.com/p/148476/Kanbanize/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/148476/Kanbanize/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/148476/Kanbanize/)

Businessmap is the most flexible Lean project and portfolio management platform for strategy execution at scale.

Overall Score

80/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$8.50Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

21/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/137033/Paymo/)

## [Paymo](https://www.capterra.com/p/137033/Paymo/)

[4.7 (686)](https://www.capterra.com/p/137033/Paymo/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/137033/Paymo/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/137033/Paymo/)

Paymo allows you to manage projects, track work time, invoice your clients, and measure profitability from the same platform.

Overall Score

80/100

Popularity: 32/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$5.90Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

24/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/268205/Adobe-Workfront/)

## [Adobe Workfront](https://www.capterra.com/p/268205/Adobe-Workfront/)

[4.4 (1492)](https://www.capterra.com/p/268205/Adobe-Workfront/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/268205/Adobe-Workfront/reviews/)

The collaborative work management leader, helping companies plan, execute, and deliver great work and exceptional customer experiences.

Overall Score

79/100

Popularity: 31/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.1

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.3

Value for Money

4.2

Paid plans start at

Not provided by the vendor

Category Features

26/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/137568/Quire/)

## [Quire](https://www.capterra.com/p/137568/Quire/)

[4.7 (387)](https://www.capterra.com/p/137568/Quire/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/137568/Quire/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/137568/Quire/)

Quire stands as the pinnacle of modern project management software, introducing a transformative approach to your workflow.

Overall Score

78/100

Popularity: 29/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.6

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$10.95Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

23/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/142293/GanttPRO/)

## [GanttPRO](https://www.capterra.com/p/142293/GanttPRO/)

[4.8 (543)](https://www.capterra.com/p/142293/GanttPRO/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/142293/GanttPRO/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/142293/GanttPRO/)

Online project management tool based on Gantt charts. Intuitive interface, nice UX/UI design, powerful features at affordable prices.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 50/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.8

Customer Service

4.8

Features

4.7

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$7.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

22/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/)

## [OpenProject](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/)

[4.6 (188)](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/152761/OpenProject/)

Open source project management software with a wide set of features. It supports teams along the entire project management life cylce.

Overall Score

77/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 49/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

€5.95Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

22/28

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/120390/Teamwork-Projects/)

## [Teamwork.com](https://www.capterra.com/p/120390/Teamwork-Projects/)

[4.5 (935)](https://www.capterra.com/p/120390/Teamwork-Projects/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/120390/Teamwork-Projects/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/120390/Teamwork-Projects/)

Teamwork.com is the only platform built for scaling client work. The best balance of functionality, price, and ease of use.

Overall Score

76/100

Popularity: 28/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$9.99Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

26/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/162032/Backlog/)

## [Backlog](https://www.capterra.com/p/162032/Backlog/)

[4.6 (169)](https://www.capterra.com/p/162032/Backlog/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/162032/Backlog/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/162032/Backlog/)

Transform project management with Backlog, the ultimate solution for tasks, version control, and bug tracking.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 26/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.3

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.4

Paid plans start at

$35.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

21/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/135832/Breeze/)

## [Breeze](https://www.capterra.com/p/135832/Breeze/)

[4.4 (45)](https://www.capterra.com/p/135832/Breeze/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/135832/Breeze/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/135832/Breeze/)

A project management tool that is a joy to use and makes your whole team more productive.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.3

Customer Service

4.4

Features

4.2

Value for Money

4.3

Paid plans start at

$9.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

23/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/172519/Nifty/)

## [Nifty](https://www.capterra.com/p/172519/Nifty/)

[4.6 (440)](https://www.capterra.com/p/172519/Nifty/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/172519/Nifty/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/172519/Nifty/)

Nifty is an all-in-one workspace for tasks, docs, & chat with automated progress reporting—without the complexity or per-user pricing.

Overall Score

74/100

Popularity: 27/50

Ratings: 47/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.5

Customer Service

4.5

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.6

Paid plans start at

$39.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

27/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/136096/Avaza/)

## [Avaza](https://www.capterra.com/p/136096/Avaza/)

[4.6 (475)](https://www.capterra.com/p/136096/Avaza/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/136096/Avaza/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/136096/Avaza/)

A software suite for small professional services organizations with modules for project management, timesheets, expenses & invoicing.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.6

Customer Service

4.7

Features

4.5

Value for Money

4.7

Paid plans start at

$11.95Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

25/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

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PROS & CONS

[

](https://www.capterra.com/p/174926/Nuclino/)

## [Nuclino](https://www.capterra.com/p/174926/Nuclino/)

[4.7 (105)](https://www.capterra.com/p/174926/Nuclino/reviews/)[View all reviews](https://www.capterra.com/p/174926/Nuclino/reviews/)

[](https://www.capterra.com/p/174926/Nuclino/)

Nuclino is your team's collective brain — a unified workspace for all your team's knowledge, docs, and projects.

Overall Score

73/100

Popularity: 25/50

Ratings: 48/50

Review Breakdown

Ease of Use

4.7

Customer Service

4.6

Features

4.4

Value for Money

4.5

Paid plans start at

$6.00Per Month

Free Trial

Free Version

Category Features

18/28

REVIEW BREAKDOWN

PRICING

PROS & CONS

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Date published:January 5, 2026