Free and low-cost online project management tools

Asana empowers teams to manage all of their work, from small projects to central initiatives, in one central location, thus spending less time on email and increasing the team’s productivity. You can start with the free version and upgrade to a paid plan as you manage more complex projects. Integrations include Dropbox, Microsoft Teams, Slack, Zapier, and many more.

Birdview project management by Canadian company Logic Software Inc., is an all-in-one project management platform that uses AI to ensure clear and concise communication and to predict when a project is most likely to be completed. It offers real-time project visibility with multiple view options (table, Gantt, Kanban, calendar) and integrates with popular business tools to help you streamline business operations and minimize errors with automation.

Cerri Work provides a lightweight task and project management software that offers flexible hosting options to meet your security and organizational requirements. It helps you improve workflows, optimize team collaboration, track progress towards deadlines and budgets, and manage resources effectively. Should you need a full-featured project and portfolio management solution, the company offers Cerri Project, a powerful yet flexible solution that can be tailored to your specific needs and own internal processes. The company has a Canadian office in Montreal, Quebec.

Freedcamp is a free project management tool that is often compared to Basecamp. It offers unlimited users and projects and email notifications, but you may need to upgrade to a paid plan to enjoy additional features like Gantt charts, issue tracking, CRM and Dropbox integration.

GamePlan offers a refreshingly visual approach to project management. Simply draw your project workflow on a virtual whiteboard and GamePlan automatically translates it into a clear Gantt chart. Resource leveling ensures no one is ever overbooked and the resulting visual plan is easy for your team to grasp. GamePlan is developed by a Canadian company, based in B.C.

Nutcache provides teams of all sizes with a business-oriented Agile/Scrum project management solution for managing the entire project delivery lifecycle. This includes the initial estimate, project budgeting, time tracking, expense management and final billing. As Nutcache encompasses all aspects of project management, it will help you and your team work smarter as well as faster.

OneDesk combines helpdesk and project management software in one application. With OneDesk, you can support your customers and manage projects without the need to purchase, learn, integrate and switch between multiple applications. The mobile app for iOS and Android gives users access to all the information they need to support customers, even when they’re on the go. There’s also a OneDesk on-premise option if you prefer to install the software on your own server.

Paymo combines time tracking, project collaboration, task management and invoicing key functionality in one app, empowering every team member to focus on deliverables. The customizable dashboard gives you a full view of your team members’ performance so you can stay on top of things. Paymo offers different pricing packages, depending on the functionality you need.

SharePoint Online offers a central hub to organize project documents, tasks and discussions in one place. It integrates with familiar applications like Word, Excel and Microsoft Teams, allowing for real-time collaboration on project files. A handy AI-powered search helps your team find relevant information quickly. You can also securely share project details with clients or partners, ensuring only authorized users can view sensitive data. SharePoint Online works with or without a Microsoft 365 subscription, giving you flexibility based on your needs.

Slenke consolidates all of your projects and team communication in one place to securely communicate, share files, manage projects and assign tasks. It also gives your team an easy way to track time for their projects and stay on top of the project costs. Slenke is based in Ottawa, Canada.

Teamwork.com helps you track a project from start to finish. Sub-tasks, dependencies, estimates, time tracking and resource management are just some of the features that will help you plan every stage of your project. The visual and intuitive interface does not require any training. Teamwork.com is available in iOS, Android, and the web via an Internet browser.