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.

Cerri provides a lightweight task and project management software that allows you to simplify your workflows. Should you need a full-featured project management solution, the company also offers Genius Project, which integrates with enterprise software applications including SAP, Salesforce.com, Sage, Microsoft Office 365 and Google apps. Both Cerri and Genius Project can be deployed in the cloud and on-premise.

Easy Projects is a highly customizable online project management solution. Developed by Toronto-based Logic Software and powered by Microsoft Azure Cloud with its data centres in Canada and the USA, it provides a single platform to manage projects, resources, timelines and budgets. Clients and team members are given access as needed, and it easily integrates with MS Excel, MS Project and MS Outlook, as well as 1000+ apps via Zapier.

Flow is a project management solution for teams everywhere, designed by MetaLab, a Canadian interface design company based in Vancouver. Users can plan projects, prioritize to-dos, delegate tasks and stay up to date on the work that matters. The calendar view allows you to see, with colour coding, your entire team’s scheduled tasks and projects. If you need planning on the go, Flow is also available for the iPad, iPhone, and Android devices. Several paid plans are available; all include unlimited workspaces, unlimited projects and unlimited storage.

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 is visual project planning and scheduling software. Typically, you create a project schedule by typing a long list of tasks into a Gantt chart, but with GamePlan, all you have to do is plan your project by drawing your project workflow on the virtual whiteboard. As you plan, the project schedule is automatically created and displayed in a Gantt chart. Also, since the schedule is resource-levelled, no one is ever overbooked. The advantage is that it is much easier for your team to understand the visual project plan.

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.

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 takes online collaboration further, especially for Office 365 users, who can instantly benefit from Office applications like Outlook, Word, Excel, OneNote, etc. The latest version comes with social features to keep track of what your colleagues are working on, and guest links so you can share sites, folders and documents with people inside and outside the company. It is available in a variety of plans, including as a standalone offer.

Slenke consolidates all of your projects and team communication in one place to securely communicate, share files, manage projects and assign tasks. Pricing is structured based around the number of active projects, starting with a free plan for one project. Slenke is based in Ottawa, Canada.

TeamGantt enables you to work on gantt charts online. You can see your entire team’s workload and team availability at a glance to ensure no one is overloaded. You can even invite external stakeholders, like clients, to collaborate on your project plan. The video tutorials are very helpful for people who are new to project management.

Teamwork 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 is available on iOS, Android, and the web via an Internet browser.

TMetric is a simple but powerful time-tracking application. It enables you to keep track of the time spent on various tasks and see the progress of your projects. You can easily monitor team performance and reassign tasks as needed. TMetric integrates with popular apps, such as Jira, Asana, Microsoft Office online, Gmail, Salesforce, and many others.