# Project Management Pricing Report for Software & Apps | Capterra | Capterra

> Compare and check out top-rated project management software pricing to help you select a tool that best meets your specific budget and business needs.

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# Capterra Value Report: A Price Comparison Guide for Project Management Software

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Himanshi Arora

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Published January 12, 2022 | Updated on May 10, 2024

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Table of Contents

-   [Project management software with the highest ratings](#project-management-software-with-the-highest-value-for-money-and-functionality-ratings)
-   [Price comparison for top-rated project management software](#price-comparison-for-top-rated-project-management-software)
-   [Project management software pricing models and related costs](#project-management-software-pricing-models-and-related-costs)

## Compare pricing for top project management software with the highest ratings.

We hear from software buyers time and again that price and functionality are two of their top considerations when investing in a new project management solution. Budget is a constraint for most businesses, but affordability alone doesn't make a product valuable—it must also offer the required functionality. 

Project management software is a tool that assists companies in overseeing and coordinating multiple projects, such as marketing initiatives, events, product and software launches, and construction projects. This software offers functionalities that aid in creating project workflows, facilitating team collaboration through integrated messaging and file sharing, monitoring project and task progress, and assigning tasks to individual contributors and teams. 

Pricing of project management solutions can range from $4 per month to over $1499 per month, but a higher price may not always mean higher value. Read the [project management software buyers guide](https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/) to further understand the benefits of the software, considerations when buying software, and more. 

In this report, we've ranked the most valuable project management software products based on user reviews: those with the highest ratings for both value for money and functionality. We’ve also included the starting price and functionality details for each product.

## Project management software with the highest value-for-money and functionality ratings

The graphic below shows project management products that offer the best value for money and functionality according to user ratings. Products are arranged in increasing order of their value-for-money ratings (bottom to top) and functionality ratings (left to right).

**_Note_**_: While products in the top-right zone of the graph rank higher in terms of both functionality and value-for-money ratings, all products in this graph are top-rated._

## Price comparison for top-rated project management software

The cost of project management software products may vary based on the number of users, features, or other factors, and comparing pricing for multiple products can be time-consuming. 

We’ve created a table to highlight how different project management tools stack up against each other in terms of starting prices, free trials, and free versions—allowing you to compare these products side by side.

**From the products mapped on the scatter plot above, only those with publicly available pricing information on vendor websites are listed in the price comparison table below. They are arranged in decreasing order of their combined ratings—value for money plus functionality.**

_We selected products for this article based on their average ratings between March 2022 - March 2024, which may differ from their current overall average ratings._

## 1\. [WorkOtter](https://www.capterra.com/p/131573/WorkOtter/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.9

#### Value-for-money rating

4.8

#### Functionality rating

4.9

#### Device Compatibilty

WorkOtter is a comprehensive project management software designed to streamline project planning, execution, and reporting. It caters to a wide range of industries including IT, consulting, marketing, and engineering.

-   **Starting price:** $10 per month, billed annually. Minimum 10 license required. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan is suitable for senior executives, consultants, and limited team members. It includes features such as dashboards/reports (view only), timesheets, adjust estimate to complete, create notes for project managers and team members with Jira sync.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $20 per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced pricing plan is suitable for employees (non management), consultants, and teams. It includes features such as dashboards, support log updates, issue updates, changes, timesheet, risks, reporting, e-mail updates, chat, and collaboration.
    

## 2\. [Project.co](https://www.capterra.com/p/191454/Project-co/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.9

#### Value-for-money rating

4.9

#### Functionality rating

4.7

#### Device Compatibilty

Project.co is a collaborative project management tool facilitating seamless communication, task assignment, and progress tracking for teams. It caters to agencies, creative teams, and businesses looking for a user-friendly project management solution.

-   **Starting price:** Free for everyone to use.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Project.co's free plan offers unlimited projects, basic task management, team collaboration, file sharing, an activity feed, basic integrations, and mobile access for on-the-go project management.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade**: All features are free to use.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** All features are available for free.
    

## 3\. [Kanban Tool](https://www.capterra.com/p/132750/Kanban-Tool/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.8

#### Value-for-money rating

4.7

#### Functionality rating

4.7

#### Device Compatibilty

Kanban Tool is a visual project management software employing the Kanban methodology to enhance workflow efficiency and team collaboration. It is suitable for industries such as software development, manufacturing, and marketing.

-   **Starting price:** $6 per user, per month, billed annually. Unlimited boards included. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** The starting plan of Kanban Tool typically includes features such as unlimited boards, cards, and users. It also includes basic analytics, file attachments, task comments, and basic email support.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $11 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced version includes features such as advanced analytics, time tracking, custom fields, priority support, integrations with third-party apps, and advanced security features like SSL encryption and IP restrictions.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial

GanttPRO is an intuitive Gantt chart software empowering project managers to create, schedule, and manage tasks with precision and clarity. It caters to industries such as construction, event planning, and product development.

-   **Starting price:** $7.99 per user, per month, billed monthly. Includes unlimited users. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan offers features such as creating and managing Gantt charts, task scheduling, basic task dependencies, and team collaboration tools.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $7.99 per user, per month, billed monthly.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** the advanced version includes additional features like resource management, workload balancing, project portfolio management, advanced task dependencies, and integrations with other tools or services.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.9

#### Value-for-money rating

4.7

#### Functionality rating

4.8

#### Device Compatibilty

Businessmap is an innovative business process management software enabling organizations to map, analyze, and optimize their workflows for enhanced productivity. It is suitable for industries ranging from healthcare to finance and retail.

-   **Starting price:** $149 per month, billed annually. Up to 15 users included.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** The solution offers basic features such as process mapping, basic analytics, and document management. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** Price available on vendor request.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced inventory control, multi-currency support, and customizable reporting options, enabling businesses to scale their operations and tailor their financial management to suit their specific needs more effectively. It includes support to unlimited users, unlimited automations, dedicated success manager, and IP whitelisting.
    

## 6\. [Clovine](https://www.capterra.com/p/267448/Clovine/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.8

#### Value-for-money rating

4.7

#### Functionality rating

4.8

#### Device Compatibilty

Clovine is an integrated project management platform offering task management, team collaboration, and resource allocation features for efficient project execution. It caters to small to mid-sized businesses across various sectors.

-   **Starting price:** $8 per user, per month, billed monthly. Includes up to 2TB storage. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes features such as task management, team collaboration, file sharing, and basic project tracking capabilities.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $11 per user, per month, billed monthly.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced or higher-tier pricing plan of Clovine offers additional features such as advanced project analytics, resource management, time tracking, custom reporting, priority support, and integrations with third-party tools or services to enhance project management capabilities.
    

## 7\. [WorkZone](https://www.capterra.com/p/18542/Workzone/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.8

#### Value-for-money rating

4.6

#### Functionality rating

4.7

#### Device Compatibilty

WorkZone is a versatile project management software providing teams with tools for task tracking, document sharing, and real-time collaboration to drive project success. It caters to marketing agencies, creative teams, and enterprises.

-   **Starting price:** $24 per user, per month billed annually. Suitable for teams of five or more members. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** The basic plan supports unlimited project and task management. It includes project templates, Gantt chart (timeline), calendar, boards, automated to-do lists, task dependencies, file share, review and approval, image mark-up, advanced reporting, and resource management.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $34 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Includes advanced reporting, resource management, time tracking, expense tracking, unlimited workspaces, unlimited training sessions, and unlimited success-based coaching. It also provides 150GB storage, custom project intake forms, advanced capacity planning, and enhanced time-tracking controls.
    

## 8\. [ProofHub](https://www.capterra.com/p/118040/ProofHub/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.8

#### Value-for-money rating

4.6

#### Functionality rating

4.7

#### Device Compatibilty

ProofHub is an all-in-one project management software offering task management, time tracking, and communication tools to streamline project workflows. It caters to industries such as education, healthcare, and technology.

-   **Starting price:** $45 per month, billed annually. Up to 40 projects included.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** The starter plan offers features such as invoicing, expense tracking, and online payment processing to streamline financial management. It allows users to automate the import of bank transactions and categorize them. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $89 per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Includes unlimited projects, unlimited users, 100GB storage and custom roles included.
    

## 9\. [GoodDay](https://www.capterra.com/p/169009/GoodDay/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.6

#### Value-for-money rating

4.7

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

GoodDay is an agile project management software empowering teams with customizable workflows, task prioritization, and collaboration tools for efficient project delivery. It caters to startups, SMBs, and large enterprises.

-   **Starting price:** $4 per user, per month, billed monthly. Includes up to 250 users. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes features such as GoodDay productivity suite, advanced customization, time tracking, Gantt views, unlimited automations, custom fields and reports, and advanced analytics.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $7 per user, per month, billed monthly. 
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced versions support up to 350 users. It offers features such as workload and resource management, finance module, CRM, customer portal, custom branding, project baselines, advanced HR, custom task IDs, and expense tracking.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.7

#### Value-for-money rating

4.6

#### Functionality rating

4.7

#### Device Compatibilty

OpenProject is an open-source project management software offering comprehensive features including task tracking, team collaboration, and agile planning. It caters to industries such as software development, construction, and research.

-   **Starting price:** $29 per month, billed monthly. Includes up to 20 invoices.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** The starting plan offers features such as invoicing, bank reconciliation, and expense tracking, providing users with core project management tools to streamline their financial processes. Users can also access basic reporting functionalities and collaborate with an accountant or bookkeeper. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $46 per month, billed monthly 
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced versions include multi-currency support, advanced inventory management, and payroll processing. Users also gain access to more robust reporting options and integration capabilities with third-party apps such as Square and Shopify.
    

## 11\. [FunctionFox](https://www.capterra.com/p/99587/FunctionFox/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.7

#### Value-for-money rating

4.7

#### Functionality rating

4.5

#### Device Compatibilty

FunctionFox is a time and project management software designed for creative professionals to track time, manage projects, and streamline invoicing processes. It caters to industries such as advertising, design, and media production.

-   **Starting price:** $10 per user, per month, billed annually. Includes up to three users. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes features such as timesheet with stopwatch timer, retainer tracking, estimate and budget tracking.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $15 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Advanced versions offer Gantt charts and schedules, resource forecasting, project schedule tracking, and action management.
    

## 12\. [BasicOps](https://www.capterra.com/p/228610/BasicOps/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.6

#### Value-for-money rating

4.7

#### Functionality rating

4.5

#### Device Compatibilty

BasicOps is simplified project management software focusing on essential features like task management, time tracking, and team collaboration for small to mid-sized teams. It caters to startups, freelancers, and small businesses across various industries.

-   **Starting price:** $8 per user, per month, billed annually. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan is Ideal for small and big teams working together in-house and/or remotely. Starting plan supports unlimited projects, offers pre-built templates, integration with Zoom and Webex, and up to 10GB of storage. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $16 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Offers features such as time tracking, project automation, summary view and timeline view of projects, and integration with Pabbly and Zapier.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.7

#### Value-for-money rating

4.5

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

Notion is an all-in-one workspace software combining note-taking, task management, and collaboration features to enhance productivity and organization. It caters to individuals, teams, and businesses across diverse sectors including education, software development, and marketing.

-   **Starting price:** $8 per user, per month, billed annually. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes collaboration features such as version history, permissions settings, and admin controls allow for seamless teamwork. This plan allows users to store an unlimited amount of content, including text, images, and files.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $15 per user, per month, billed annually. 
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Provides customers receive priority support with faster response times and dedicated assistance from Notion's support team. It includes access controls that allow administrators to manage permissions at the workspace, page, and database levels, ensuring data security and compliance.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.8

#### Value-for-money rating

4.6

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

Nuclino is a collaborative knowledge management software enabling teams to centralize information, collaborate on documents, and streamline knowledge sharing. It caters to knowledge-intensive industries such as technology, research, and consulting.

-   **Starting price:** $5 per user, per month, billed annually. Includes 10GB storage per user.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Supports unlimited items, unlimited canvases, admin tools, version history, and single sign-on (SSO). 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $10 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** It supports up to 20GB storage per user, audit logs, team insights, and advanced security controls.
    

## 15\. [Runrun.it](https://www.capterra.com/p/178611/Runrun-it/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.8

#### Value-for-money rating

4.5

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

Runrun.it is a task and workflow management software empowering teams with task prioritization, time tracking, and performance analytics for enhanced productivity. It caters to industries such as software development, marketing agencies, and professional services.

-   **Starting price:** $8 per user, per month, billed annually. Includes up to five users. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Basic plan includes unlimited guests users, unlimited tasks, unlimited boards, attachments of up to 5GB, unlimited reports, team chat, recurring tasks, task dependencies, and milestone dependencies.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $25 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** It includes unlimited users. Features such as activity log, password policy setup, defining SLA, and advanced automations are included.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial

Nifty is project management software featuring task boards, timelines, and collaboration tools to streamline project planning and execution. It caters to startups, creative agencies, and remote teams looking for a comprehensive project management solution.

-   **Starting price:** $39 per month, billed annually. Includes up to five users. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan supports up to 10 team members, 100GB storage and 40 projects.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $79 per month, billed annually. 
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** It includes support for up to 20 team members, 500 GB storage, and unlimited active projects and clients.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.6

#### Value-for-money rating

4.6

#### Functionality rating

4.5

#### Device Compatibilty

Avaza is an integrated project management and collaboration software offering features such as task tracking, time management, and invoicing for small businesses and freelancers. It caters to industries such as consulting, IT services, and creative agencies.

-   **Starting price:** $11.95 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes support for unlimited tasks and boards, and reports. It includes advanced automations, forms, portals, and provides customer support via chat, phone and email. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $16 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** Includes features such as activity logs, password policy setup, advanced automations, dedicated account manager, and integration with Power BI.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.6

#### Value-for-money rating

4.5

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

ClickUp is a versatile project management platform providing customizable task views, goal tracking, and collaboration tools for teams of all sizes. It caters to a wide range of industries including software development, marketing, and construction.

-   **Starting price:** $7 per user, per month, billed annually. Includes payroll for up to two employees. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes support for unlimited storage, integrations, and dashboards. This plan also supports unlimited Gantt Charts and custom fields. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $12 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan includes features such as custom exporting, advanced public sharing, advanced automations, advanced dashboard features, advanced time tracking, granular time estimates, timesheets, and workload management.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.7

#### Value-for-money rating

4.5

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

Paymo is project management software offering task management, time tracking, and invoicing features to streamline project workflows and billing processes. It caters to freelancers, small businesses, and agencies across various industries.

-   **Starting price:** $6 per user, per month, billed annually. Includes payroll for up to two employees. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Basic plan includes support for unlimited clients, unlimited projects, flat rate projects, retainer projects, task calendar view. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $11 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan includes task spreadsheet view, meta kanban board, recurring tasks, bulk time entries, active timers, timesheet reports, project templates, and project profitability report.
    

## 20\. [Miro](https://www.capterra.com/p/128955/Miro/)

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.7

#### Value-for-money rating

4.4

#### Functionality rating

4.6

#### Device Compatibilty

Miro is an online collaborative whiteboard platform enabling teams to brainstorm ideas, plan projects, and visualize workflows in real-time. It caters to industries such as design, product development, and agile teams looking for visual collaboration tools.

-   **Starting price:** $8 per user, per month, billed annually. Includes payroll for up to two employees. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Includes features such as "single workspace with unlimited boards and high-quality resolution board exports, and 1-click collaborator access with unlimited visitors on public boards. No sign-in required to share context and save time with unlimited Talktracks to give interactive video walkthroughs of your boards.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $16 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan offers all starter features plus unlimited private and secure workspaces with unlimited boards for every team and client, collaboration outside your team with unlimited guests on private and team boards.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

Zoho Projects is comprehensive project management software offering task tracking, Gantt charts, and collaboration tools for effective project planning and execution. It caters to businesses of all sizes across industries such as construction, IT, and marketing.

-   **Starting price:** $4 per user, per month, billed annually. 
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan offers support up to 100GB storage and for 20 project templates. It includes features that help users with task management, document sharing, and time tracking. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $9 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan offers project custom fields, timesheet custom fields, task custom fields, custom issue email templates, and integration with Zoho Desk and Zoho Directory.
    

## 22\. [Backlog](https://www.capterra.com/p/169569/Zoho-Sprints/)

#### Trial/Free Version

Backlog is agile project management software featuring issue tracking, version control, and wiki functionality for software development teams. It caters specifically to software development companies, IT departments, and tech startups.

-   **Starting price:** $35 per month, billed monthly. Includes up to 30 users.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan supports up to five projects, and allows for 1GB storage. 
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $100 per month, billed monthly.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan supports up to 100 projects and 30 GB storage. It includes features such as Issue Summaries, Subtasking, Gantt charts, Burndown charts, and Issue templates.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial
-   Free Version

#### Overall rating

4.6

#### Value-for-money rating

4.5

#### Functionality rating

4.5

#### Device Compatibilty

Trello is a visual project management tool utilizing boards, lists, and cards to organize tasks, streamline workflows, and foster collaboration within teams. It caters to individuals, teams, and businesses across various industries seeking a flexible and intuitive project management solution.

-   **Starting price:** $5 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan is suitable for small teams that need to manage work and scale collaboration. Unlimited boards, advanced checklists, custom fields, and unlimited storage (250MB per file).
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $10 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan is suitable for teams that need to track and visualize multiple projects in several ways, including boards, timelines, and calendars. It offers workspace views such as Table and Calendar, allows for unlimited workspace, command runs. Also includes Atlassian Intelligence (AI), admin and security features, workspace-level templates, as well as simple data export.
    

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

#### Trial/Free Version

-   Free Trial

Quire is intuitive project management software offering nested task lists, Kanban boards, and real-time collaboration features for efficient project planning and execution. It caters to startups, creative teams, and enterprises looking for a simple yet powerful project management tool.

-   **Starting price:** $7.65 per user per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available at starting price:** Starting plan includes features such as Kanban board, custom fields, project overview, permission control, table view, calendar view, time tracking, and task dependency.
    
-   **Cost to upgrade:** $13.95 per user, per month, billed annually.
    
-   **Features available in advanced versions:** The advanced pricing plan includes every feature from professional, additionally including timesheet, schedule view, master organization, premium permission control, share project with a custom view, customized Quire email address, and Google Shared Drive integration.
    

Check out [Capterra Shortlist for project management software](https://www.capterra.com/project-management-software/shortlist/) to view the highest-rated and most popular products.

## Project management software pricing models and related costs

-   **Perpetual license:** You pay an upfront sum for a license to own the software and use it in perpetuity. This is a more traditional model and is most common with on-premise applications.
    
-   **Subscription:** You pay a monthly fee to use the software for a specific amount of time. Subscription-based pricing gained popularity, thanks to the increasing adoption of Software-as-a-Service (SaaS).
    
-   **Open-source license:** Open-source licenses are usually free of charge, which reduces your upfront investment. Implementation, integration, and ongoing maintenance, however, can be major expenses.
    

Watch out for these often-overlooked costs:

-   **Data migration**: While this can be done in-house, you might want to pay the vendor to transfer your existing data to the new system.
    
-   **Training**: Web-based training is often included in your plan, but vendors might charge for in-person training.
    
-   **Hardware and IT:** This could be a major expense for on-premise software buyers who need their own servers.
    
-   **Maintenance and upgrades**: Some vendors charge for updates, patches, upgrades, and other maintenance activities.
    

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-   [Your PM team is switching tools faster. Here’s what AI has to do with it](https://www.capterra.com/resources/ai-for-project-managers/)
    
-   [What Buyers Look for in Inventory Software vs What Users Rely on Daily](https://www.capterra.com/resources/inventory-software-features-buyers-vs-users/)
    

To be considered for this list, products have to:

1.  Have at least 20 unique product reviews published on Capterra within the past two years, as of April 25, 2024.
    
2.  Qualify as a market fit by meeting our definition of project management software: _“project management software helps project managers and organizations execute projects—unique initiatives with a set scope/deliverables, a set timeline, and set resources/budget. These tools help businesses plan, monitor, and control project costs, schedules, and resources so they can deliver value and meet project success criteria.”_
    
3.  From the products that met the above criteria, those with the highest functionality and value-for-money ratings were mapped on the scatter plot.
    
4.  From these 25 products, only those with publicly available pricing information on their vendor website were included in the price comparison table. Therefore, the price comparison table is a subset of the scatter plot.
    

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