Best Project Management Software in 2026
Updated
In short: Jira is ranked #1 of 170 as of 4 October 2026, ahead of ClickUp and Asana. The best-ranked option with a free plan is ClickUp. The lowest first paid tier on this page is Zoho Projects at $0.42/mo.
When a project involves shared responsibilities, task views and coordination tools can shape how a team keeps work organized. Compared on automation rules, task views and time tracking, these options offer several ways to assess fit with your workflow. Guest access and native integrations matter too, as do free-plan terms, user limits and paid starting prices. Asana, ClickUp and monday.com are among the software names to compare. Consider how your team prefers to see tasks, whether guests need to participate, and if tracking time is part of the work. The listed capabilities and plan details can help you weigh what supports your projects.
170 project management software ranked on what their makers publish — plans and prices, free tiers, platforms and the facts on their own pages.
Recognised 40% · Phone app 26% · Documented 20% · Free plan 14% of the score
- 1 Jira iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.8$7.91/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 2 ClickUp iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.7$9/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 3 Asana iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$10.99/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 4 monday.com iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.6$9/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 5 Zoho Projects iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$0.42/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 6 Wrike iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$10/mo Task views: boardAutomation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 7 Hive iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$5/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 8 Nifty iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.5$10/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 9 Worksection iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$5/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 10 YouTrack iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$5.40/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 11 GoodDay iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$4/mo Task views: boardAutomation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 12 Plane iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.4$6/mo Task views: boardAutomation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 13 Project Insight iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$9/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 14 Paymo iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$9.90/mo Time tracking: Yes
- 15 Linear iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.3$10/mo Automation rules: Yes
- 16 Flowlu iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.2$9/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 17 Quire iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.1Free Time tracking: Yes
- 18 Freedcamp iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$1.49/mo Time tracking: Yes
- 19 Runrun.it iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$2.17/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 20 SmartTask iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$0.50/mo Task views: boardAutomation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 21 Redbooth iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$9/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 22 Trello iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 9.0$5/mo Automation rules: Yes
- 23 Ora iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$5.99/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 24 Avaza iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$11.95/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
- 25 Worklenz iPhone + Android RecognisedPhone appDocumentedFree plan 8.9$9.99/mo Automation rules: YesTime tracking: Yes
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Questions about this list
Which project management software is ranked first on Samsung Mobile US Press?
Jira is ranked #1 of 170 with a score of 9.8. ClickUp is second and Asana third.
How many of these have a free plan?
25 of the 25 on this page publish a free plan on their own pricing pages.
Which is the cheapest paid option?
On this page, Zoho Projects has the lowest first paid tier we found: $0.42/mo.
How is this list ranked?
Ranked mobile-first: a phone app alongside the web or desktop product, a free tier and the depth of its documentation. Paid placements never change a rank.