Free and low-cost online project management tools

Asana provides a centralized platform for managing projects and improving team productivity. With Asana AI, available in higher-tier plans, users can automate tasks, generate project plans, and receive smart status updates. This AI integration aims to streamline workflows and enhance efficiency. Asana also integrates with popular business tools, offering a more connected work experience.

Birdview Project Management developed by Canadian company Logic Software Inc., is a comprehensive project management platform that leverages AI to enhance communication and predict project completion timelines. It offers real-time project visibility through various views (table, Gantt, Kanban, calendar) and integrates with common business tools for streamlined operations. Birdview's AI features, however, are not available across all subscription plans.

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.

Casserole.pro distinguishes itself through its focus on project financial health. More than just a task management tool, this Quebec-based solution allows you to compare estimated budgets against actual costs (hours and expenses) to ensure the profitability of every project. It offers seamless integration with QuickBooks Online (QBO) to simplify the transfer of invoices between both platforms. The mobile app enables your teams to log their hours anytime, anywhere. Developed in Montreal, Quebec, Casserole.pro is available in French only.

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.

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.

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.