{"id":36777,"date":"2021-05-12T11:24:33","date_gmt":"2021-05-12T11:24:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/c\/?p=36777"},"modified":"2025-03-04T10:29:31","modified_gmt":"2025-03-04T10:29:31","slug":"asana-vs-trello","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/","title":{"rendered":"Asana vs. Trello: Which Project Management Tool Should You Choose?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to project management, we have come a long way. From writing down a to-do list on a sheet of paper, we have evolved to using professional tools to manage and execute projects.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pmi.org\/learning\/thought-leadership\/pulse\/the-high-cost-of-low-performance-2014\"><b><i>PMI&#8217;s 2014 Pulse of the Profession report<\/i><\/b><\/a><b><i> reveals that inefficiency can cost businesses a whopping $109 million for every $1 billion they invest in a project.&nbsp;<\/i><\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This clearly emphasizes the importance of proper project management: from <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">analyzing employee productivity<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to evaluating potential timeline pitfalls and delays.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Fortunately, these days, both companies and individuals have several options when it comes to project management software. All that is left to do is make the right choice. This choice, however, is not particularly easy.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\">project management tool<\/a> can be a complicated task that involves multiple parties. The tool must be effective on various levels and be suitable for both in-house and remote teams.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While the market is replete with <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\">project management tools<\/a>, we&#8217;re here to make your job easier. This blog focuses on the two popular project management solutions: Trello and Asana. We will explore their features, positive aspects as well as potential weaknesses.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We will also talk about other alternatives that you can consider and then come to a thoughtful decision as to which tool is the best for you.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Dive into this blog to learn which tool gets the crown in the end.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_17 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-grey\">\n<nav><ul class=\"ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1\"><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#What_Is_Trello\" title=\"What Is Trello?\">What Is Trello?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#Trello_Key_Features\" title=\"Trello Key Features\">Trello Key Features<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#What_Is_Asana\" title=\"What Is Asana?\">What Is Asana?<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#Asana_Key_Features\" title=\"Asana Key Features&nbsp;\">Asana Key Features&nbsp;<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#Comparing_Trello_and_Asana\" title=\"Comparing Trello and Asana\">Comparing Trello and Asana<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#Top_Alternatives_to_Trello_Asana\" title=\"Top Alternatives to Trello &amp; Asana\">Top Alternatives to Trello &amp; Asana<\/a><ul class=\"ez-toc-list-level-3\"><li class=\"ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#1_ProProfs_Project\" title=\"1. ProProfs Project\">1. ProProfs Project<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#2_Mondaycom\" title=\"2. Monday.com\">2. Monday.com<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#3_Basecamp\" title=\"3. Basecamp\">3. Basecamp<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#4_Traqq\" title=\"4. Traqq\">4. Traqq<\/a><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#5_ProofHub\" title=\"5. ProofHub\">5. ProofHub<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li class=\"ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2\"><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/asana-vs-trello\/#Make_the_Right_Choice\" title=\"Make the Right Choice\">Make the Right Choice<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Trello\"><\/span><b>What Is Trello?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-trello-alternatives\/\">Trello<\/a> is a project and task management software based on the Kanban productivity system.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Initially designed to improve the manufacturing process at Toyota, the Kanban method quickly attracted the attention of individuals who wanted <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tools to track their productivity and efficiency<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This productivity method is centered around the Kanban board, which is a visual representation of work at various stages. Visualizing workflows can help people better understand the processes involved in achieving goals.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello lets you create a digital Kanban board that visualizes assignments, helping them get things done quickly. The software has steadily grown in popularity ever since its inception and now has over 35 million users worldwide.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Trello_Key_Features\"><\/span><b>Trello Key Features<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/05\/Trello.jpg\" alt=\"trello\" class=\"wp-image-19564\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So, what does Trello bring to the table? With the Kanban system at its core, Trello offers a clear visual picture of projects.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool includes four main visual board cards: Ideas, To Do, Doing, and Done. You get to invite as many participants as you want to your board for free, which is great for larger teams.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some of the key features of Trello:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b>User-friendly interface<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Trello uses a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.visme.co\/online-whiteboard\/\" target=\"_blank \" rel=\"follow noopener\">digital whiteboard<\/a> that lets teams see who is doing what. Plus, the simple and clear organization through boards, lists, and cards makes the tool unintimidating for first-time users.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li><b>Task management and project tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014As team members complete tasks that are assigned to them, they can then move these work cards to the next list, representing the succeeding stage in the process. This way, everyone attached to the card will see their work progress, including what has been done and who completed it.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Cross-platform integration and Power-Ups<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014A great thing about Trello is that it syncs all your data across devices. Plus, you can purchase Power-Ups that extend the functionalities of your board. You can also integrate it with other software like Jira, Slack, Mailchimp, and so many more.<\/span><\/li><li><b>Data safety<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Trello gives you full control over who can see your board. What\u2019s more, the software uses an SSL\/HTTPS connection for secure data exchange.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>Pricing<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are three price levels of Trello:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Free <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211;&nbsp; <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You get the most basic features, and the app promises to keep this free option for as long as it exists.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Business<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This one is priced at $10\/month\/user (billed annually). It comes with more features and is meant for small to medium businesses.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Enterprise<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The total fee depends on the size and needs of your team. You\u2019d have to contact Trello\u2019s Sales team to get a quote.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Read More:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">List of 20 Best Project Management Software<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"What_Is_Asana\"><\/span><b>What Is Asana?<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2008, Asana is a relatively new tool that has already gained popularity as a task management solution.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In Asana, everything is focused on projects and tasks. Every new project you create can be subdivided into tasks and subtasks. You can then prioritize, assign and manage them at your convenience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">One of the tool\u2019s main strengths is collaboration. It lets you keep all your assignments in one place and makes it easy to have all the related conversations in the same place.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Asana_Key_Features\"><\/span><b>Asana Key Features&nbsp;<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/02\/Asana-Kanban.png\" alt=\"Asana Kanban\" class=\"wp-image-35516\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asana is an advanced project management tool designed to handle complex projects. It is also based on the board layout of the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-kanban-tools\/\">Kanban productivity system<\/a>. With this tool, you get to visualize your work and clearly evaluate its progress. However, while Trello is centered around the board system, in Asana, this is just one of the many features.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Here are some of the other great features that Asana offers.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Task dependency <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014In Asana, you can mark a task as a prerequisite for another task. Once the said task is completed, the concerned members will get a notification that they can take up the next tasks and proceed with their work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Timeline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Create a plan and set a timeline for each task to see how various parts of a project fit together. You can use it to check how tasks are mapped out over the project duration. Manage scheduled and unscheduled tasks, dependent and overlapping tasks easily.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Calendar view &#8211; <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This feature lets you view projects and tasks in calendar mode. This way, you can organize your work and keep an eye on what\u2019s complete and what\u2019s due.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Portfolios<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014This feature provides a bird\u2019 eye view of all projects in the portfolio on a centralized dashboard. This is very helpful when working on several projects at the same time. You will also be able to check KPIs and other key information for each project.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Workload<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014The Workload feature is focused on each team member and lets you manage the workload for individuals separately. Analyze the bandwidth of each person, assign tasks and balance the workload among team members.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><b>Pricing<\/b><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asana offers four price levels:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Basic plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211;&nbsp; This free plan is meant for individuals or small teams and helps you get started with project management.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Premium plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This plan costs $10.99\/user\/month if billed annually and $13.49\/user\/month if billed monthly. The premium plan is designed for teams that want to go beyond project management basics.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Business plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The Business plan is aimed at larger teams and organizations that need to manage several projects at a time. It costs $24.99\/user\/month if billed annually and $30.49\/user\/month if billed monthly.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Enterprise plan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This plan is designed for larger organizations that need extra support, security, and control features. The price is calculated based on your needs.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b><i>Read More:<\/i><\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/choosing-project-management-software\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Buyers Guide: How to Choose the Project Management Software<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Comparing_Trello_and_Asana\"><\/span><b>Comparing Trello and Asana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello and Asana offer similar functionalities and goals. Both of them help your team create a visual representation of the status of your projects. As such, it simplifies task management and allocation.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Even so, Asana and Trello have their advantages and disadvantages. If you want a Kanban-style project management tool that is visually appealing and perfect for smaller teams, Trello is the better option. However, we cannot forget that projects can grow, and the columns on the board can expand. When this happens, it can be difficult to monitor tasks on Trello. This is where Asana\u2019s strength lies. This tool may seem daunting at first, but it is ideal for bigger teams that need a more powerful and comprehensive solution. Asana is efficient in assigning tasks in bulk and managing multiple projects under one roof.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<table id=\"tablepress-10\" class=\"tablepress tablepress-id-10 tablepress-responsive\">\n<thead>\n<tr class=\"row-1 odd\">\n\t<th class=\"column-1\">Features<\/th><th class=\"column-2\">Trello<\/th><th class=\"column-3\">Asana<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody class=\"row-hover\">\n<tr class=\"row-2 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Shared Calendar\u00a0<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-3 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Mobile Apps<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-4 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Free Trial<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-5 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Views<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Dashboard, Timeline, Calendar, Workspace table view<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Kanban, List, Timeline, Calendar\u00a0<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-6 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Dependencies<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2716<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-7 odd\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Collaborations (free plan)<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">Unlimited<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">Up to 15 teammates<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr class=\"row-8 even\">\n\t<td class=\"column-1\">Integrations<\/td><td class=\"column-2\">\u2714<\/td><td class=\"column-3\">\u2714<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<!-- #tablepress-10 from cache -->\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Top_Alternatives_to_Trello_Asana\"><\/span><b>Top Alternatives to Trello &amp; Asana<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Trello and Asana are two of the most popular project management tools out there, they are not the only ones. So, if you are looking for something more or need niche capabilities, here are a few other tools that can help you organize and manage projects.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here are our top picks:<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProProfs Project<\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traqq<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProofHub<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"1_ProProfs_Project\"><\/span><b>1. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/\">ProProfs Project<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/ProProfs-Project-Gantt-Chart-View.png\" alt=\"proprofs-project-gantt-chart-view\" class=\"wp-image-36551\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>ProProfs Project is cloud-based project management software that helps you organize several projects and tasks under one roof. The tool offers an easy way to plan, assign, manage and execute tasks across projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can choose from a variety of views &#8211; list, calendar, Kanban, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/what-is-a-gantt-chart\/\">Gantt chart to manage your projects<\/a>. Each view has its own advantages, so depending on what suits you best, you can select the view and get started with project management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProProfs Project is one of the simplest tools out there, with a short learning curve. Its intuitive interface and user-friendly features allow you to manage projects from start to finish. Your teams can even collaborate while working on projects, get instant notifications on project developments, and stay on the same page as the project progresses.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li><b>Shared calendar<\/b> &#8211; ProProfs Project lets you plan projects and allocate tasks on a shared calendar. You can navigate a number of projects and tasks conveniently with this feature.<\/li><li><b>Real-Time Notifications <\/b>&#8211; The tool comes with a reliable notification system that provides timely alerts and updates about the latest developments, approaching deadlines, and covered milestones.<\/li><li><b>Comments <\/b>&#8211; It allows you to comment on tasks, which allows for smooth feedback exchange and helps avoid messy email threads.<\/li><li><b>Insightful Reports &#8211; <\/b>The tool\u2019s built-in reports give useful insights into project progress and team performance.<\/li><li><b>Timesheets <\/b>&#8211; Team members can use this feature to enter the approximate time it took them to complete a task or project. This feature helps calculate billable and non-billable hours and generate invoices.<\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Starts at $39.97\/month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"2_Mondaycom\"><\/span><b>2. <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Monday.com<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Monday.png\" alt=\"monday.com\" class=\"wp-image-31498\"\/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com is a cloud-based collaboration tool that helps you track and organize your work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tool uses color-coded boards that let you quickly identify which projects are completed, which are still in progress, and which are experiencing some difficulties. You can also select to see your task board based on Status, Text, Person, Timeline, or Date.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Centralized board-based task management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014The tool helps you manage tasks by putting them out on a board. Team members can add tags to current projects like \u201cDone,\u201d \u201cWorking on it,\u201d or \u201cStuck.\u201d<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Visual organization<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014Monday.com lets you easily see the status of each project by color-coding tasks. This helps you quickly identify delays and other related issues and address them on time.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Client invitations<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014 Your team members can invite clients to view specific task boards so that they can track the progress of their projects firsthand.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Advanced search<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2014The software gives you the option to search projects by image, update, assignments, and more.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are four pricing levels:&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Basic plan <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The plan is priced at $8\/user\/month.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Standard plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This plan costs $10\/user\/month.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Pro plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; This is the more expensive plan at $16\/user\/month. This plan is meant for complex workflows with a lot of automation.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Enterprise <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; This plan is specifically designed for larger organizations that need enterprise-grade security and support. Pricing can be discussed with support managers.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"3_Basecamp\"><\/span><b>3. <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Basecamp<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/03\/Basecamp.png\" alt=\"Basecamp\" class=\"wp-image-35946\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp is a powerful online <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\">project management tool<\/a> that lets you organize your work and collaborate with teammates. You can track tasks, deadlines, files, discussions, and updates related to their projects easily with this software.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp focuses more on collaboration than actual project management. The software stresses the importance of communication at every stage of the project. Besides, it has a more flexible structure than most other tools in this list.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Key<\/b> <b>Features<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>To-do lists<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Just like most of the other project management software, Basecamp lets you create to-do lists, split tasks into sub-tasks, assign them to team members, and set deadlines.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Chat platform<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Basecamp allows for group communication and supports private messaging. This feature is great for casual discussions, quick questions, and file exchange. Every project on Basecamp gets a chat room where you can mention people, attach documents, and more.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Reports <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 Basecamp offers quick insights into who is working on what and how it is going through its reporting system.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Hill Charts<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Basecamp has a feature called Hill Charts that helps you track project progress in real-time. It can be used to keep an eye on large projects and eliminates the need for daily meetings.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp has two very straightforward pricing plans.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Personal <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This is the app\u2019s basic plan that is free to use.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Business <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u2013 This plan is meant for larger teams and is priced at $99\/month for an unlimited number of users.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"4_Traqq\"><\/span><b>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Traqq<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/05\/Traqq.png\" alt=\"traqq\" class=\"wp-image-36884\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/traqq.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traqq<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is an employee monitoring and time tracking software. It is a program that will help you improve overall team performance.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traqq smoothly and efficiently monitors employee productivity and attendance by taking screenshots and recording desktop screens without causing any distractions. The software is pretty lightweight and doesn\u2019t cause any disturbance to the employees\u2019 systems. Plus, it can work in offline mode.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The software allows you to track the work of an unlimited number of teams. It also simplifies invoice processing as it generates timesheets automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Time tracker<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Traqq tracks employee productivity both online and offline. The app also sends out alerts and notifications that will get you back on track and help you focus on your work.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Screenshots and videos<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Traqq lets you monitor user activity via automated screenshots and videos. All screenshots are taken in the background and cause no distractions to ongoing work. The tracking feature is fully customizable. You can choose which member\/members you want to track or disable this option altogether.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Ethical tracking<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 When Traqq takes screenshots and videos of employees\u2019 screens, the quality of these images and videos is intentionally reduced. This is done to make sure that sensitive and personal information is not legible.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Activity levels<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 Based on the collected data, Traqq creates activity levels for everyone in your team, helping you identify your best-performing employees. This information can also be used to determine profitability.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Security and privacy<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 With Traqq, you are the only one who has access to your encrypted data. Plus, the multiple layers of protection ensure the safety of your data at all times.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traqq is currently offered in the beta version and is absolutely free \u2014 with no feature limitations.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"5_ProofHub\"><\/span><b>5. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofhub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ProofHub<\/a><\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img src=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/07\/Proof-hub.png\" alt=\"ProofHub\" class=\"wp-image-31584\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProofHub is designed to help teams organize, track the status of projects and collaborate on assignments. The software allows you to track multiple projects, create dependencies among tasks, get time estimates, and perform a host of other activities.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This easy-to-understand tool offers a table, Kanban, and Gantt Chart view. You can set custom workflows, custom roles, and gain ultimate control over all your projects, tasks, and teams.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Key Features<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Table view<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; ProofHub lets you arrange tasks and assignments in a way that\u2019s most suitable for your team. You can then filter and view data based on priority and keep all the essentials front and center.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Custom roles<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The software lets you create custom roles, assign them and grant different access levels to team members based on your organizational workflow.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Labeling<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; You can personalize your ProofHub account to match the look and feel of your brand. Pick a custom domain, add your brand logo and choose a theme color.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Reports <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; ProofHub sends you detailed project reports in just one click. You can get custom reports based on the parameters of your preference and easily visualize the progress of your projects.<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Discussions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The tool offers a great platform for collaboration. It lets you hold discussions with team members and clients in one place and quickly resolve project issues.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><b>Pricing<\/b><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There are two pricing plans with ProofHub.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Essential plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This plan costs $45\/month when billed annually and $50\/month when billed monthly. You get to have an unlimited number of users in both cases.&nbsp;<\/span><\/li><li style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>Ultimate Control plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> \u2013 This is a more advanced project management solution. It costs $89.00\/month when billed annually and $99\/month when billed monthly.<\/span><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Realted read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-workflow-management-software\/\">17 Workflow Management Softwares<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Make_the_Right_Choice\"><\/span><b>Make the Right Choice<\/b><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choosing the right <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/blog\/best-project-management-software\/\">project management tool<\/a> is a very personal decision for every company.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It all comes down to your goals, the nature of your business, and how your workflow is organized. If you are not sure which tool to go for, it may be a good idea to invest some time into trying out different solutions. This way, you will be able to make an informed final decision based on the results and employee feedback.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Trello is ideal for small businesses with clear, linear processes. Asana is tailored towards larger organizations working on multiple projects at the same time. Basecamp keeps things really simple, and Traqq is focused specifically on time tracking and employee productivity.<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ProProfs Project is the <\/span>optimal project management solution for both small and big teams.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">It brings all the essential features under one roof without overcomplicating things with rarely used extras. With that, there is a strong platform for managing both in-house and remote teams in the same place \u2014 which can be especially useful in our current working environment.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Remember that anything you choose should offer the best-in-class features and a good bang for the bucks you invest. It should score high on simplicity, features, integrations, and overall experience.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The free trial version of each of the tools listed above will help you dig deeper and explore features, helping you make an intelligent decision.&nbsp;<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When it comes to project management, we have come a long way. From writing down a to-do list on a sheet of paper, we have evolved to using professional tools to manage and execute projects. 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