Speaker 1: So you want to enjoy the benefits of project management software, but your wallet is screaming, no way. Well, don't worry, because in this video, we'll be exploring the top 5 project management software options that are absolutely free. Yep, you heard me right. Now you might be wondering, are these free tools any good? Are there important features missing? Well, it's true. Some advanced features might be locked in the premium plans. But we put on our detective hats and reviewed more than 30 software options, compared their features side by side, and then found out the 6 best options. And even though they are free, they're loaded with features that you'll be managing your projects like a pro. And as a bonus, we've added official links to all these providers in the description section of this video, so you can jumpstart your journey right away. So without any further ado, let's dive right in. Oh, and yes, we will be covering our top picks one by one in descending order, so stick with us till the end to see which one makes the top of our list. So, let's begin. So, the software that holds our number 6 position is Jira. Jira was originally made by Atlassian Company back in 2002 as an issue-tracking solution for software developers. And now it's used by teams from all kinds of industries, even non-IT ones. So, as you set up your Jira account, you'll encounter a blank interface with no pre-configured boards or demo data. And in Jira, we do things a bit differently. We don't call them tasks or items. We call them issues. But here's the twist. You don't get pre-made templates handed to you. Nope. You've got to roll up your sleeves and create those issues from scratch. Then, in the free version, you can see your issues in 5 view that includes Summary, Board, List, Calendar, and Timeline. Firstly, the Summary view is the solid view, and also one of my favorites. It gives a quick snapshot of progress in your project. Then, the Board view shows your work in various status columns. And when they are ready, you can simply drag these issues into the next status. Now keep note that in Jira's free version, you can add up to 10 users and unlimited boards. Plus, you'll have 2GB storage and 5 different views. But if you ever feel the need to include more than 10 users, and additional views and user roles and permissions, then you can switch to their paid plans, which ranges from $8 to $15 for the standard plan. So at the end, two things personally bothered me about this software. First, it doesn't provide pre-built templates. In fact, it offers a completely blank interface. So if Jira were to offer some templates for different business teams, they would be very helpful. Next, I found the interface to be quite average. Like if a project management software's interface isn't visually appealing, you will not feel any enjoyment while working. Right? But on good side, this software is best for coders and programmers, as it is inclined towards issue management. So when dealing with software products, if coding teams encounter a bug or glitch, they can simply go to Jira, create an issue, and assign it to the relevant person. So if you manage a coding team, be sure to check out Jira. Now coming down in my list, ranking at number 5th is Asana. Asana has been around since 2008. And now the application is used by over 25,000 paying customers, including companies from a number of industries. And because of this hype, I tried it myself. And I indeed found it to be an awesome project management tool. First off, Asana makes it absolutely easy to add recurring tasks. Let's say you have a weekly team meeting. You can easily create this task, assign it to the right person, set the due date and time, and make it repeat every week, month, or at any time interval you want. Now, let's take a look at how this works on the calendar. Imagine our task is here. As you can see, it's set to repeat every Monday. So let's say we complete this task. When I mark it as completed, watch what happens. Surprise. It magically disappears from today and reappears on the calendar for next Monday. So this is a really time-saving because you won't have to type the same thing over and over. Isn't beautiful? Then of course, you can continue to flesh out this task. Add any description you need and any subtasks. And don't get me started on calendar view. I just loved how it shows you what you need to do each day. Plus you can see what you have already accomplished. I also really love color coding. So as you create all of your projects, you're going to assign a color to each of them. So for me, it just makes it a lot easier to understand and a lot more fun visually. Additionally, collaborating with a team in Asana is a breeze. You can easily assign tasks, set deadlines, and provide all the necessary details to your team members. All in all, Asana is a very strong contender in project management world, particularly suitable for simple project management. It's excellent because it's clean, easy to understand, and provides good value in terms of pricing. Even the free version offers more than essential features. All right, so next we have Monday.com taking the fourth spot. Now this is the software that giant companies like Canva, Coca-Cola, and Uber use to manage their projects. But its highlight isn't just its stamp of approval from the big players. It's the simplicity of this tool. And with that, I mean that you can sign up and have your projects up and running within minutes. Plus they have over 200 templates to choose from, which means you can launch your board very quickly. On top of this, if you like vibrant colors and neat visuals, then you'll love these cool graphs and infographics that they have incorporated, as they make tracking the progress of team absolutely a breeze. And you're not just stuck with one view. You get various widgets and views in the free version like main table view, filtered table view, kanban, charts, and so on. Additionally, you can add up to 1,000 projects in free version, with the nice collaboration features. Like you can write comments and notes on cards, mention teammates, share attachments, and communicate through direct messages. And if you are a privacy-friendly person, then you will love to know that Monday has also taken user privacy into the consideration. Like you can set up both public and private boards based on what suits your team's needs. So far, with all that we've covered about Monday.com, their free plan might seem quite generous, and it is to some extent. However, there's a significant drawback to this tool. It only allows you to add a maximum of two users. I mean, it's suitable for freelancers, but if you have a team that's growing, this could be a problem. But you can easily solve this issue by considering one of the premium plans, which begin at just $10 per user per month. These premium plans not only offer increased storage space, but also come with advanced features, such as automation and integration options, with other essential business tools. All in all, if your team is just a couple of people and you love a vibrant interface and prefer simplicity over advanced features, then Monday's free edition could be your ideal pick. Next up on the third spot is Trello. Well, Trello is something like having a virtual whiteboard where you can jot down all your tasks, move them around, and keep track of everything in one place. And let me tell you that it is genuinely a very simple tool. In fact, Trello is famous for its interface, which is known as Kanban. It's a pleasure to the eye and easy to work with. All you have to do is drag and drop tasks from one place to another. And the best thing is, you can add unlimited users and projects even in its free plan. I mean, this is a rare feature that you won't find in every tool out there, not even in Teamwork and Monday.com. Plus, there is also no limit on storage as well. Additionally, Trello doesn't stop at just task management. It's also a powerhouse of collaboration tools. You've got the ability to mention team members right within your cards, effortlessly share files, and even give your project a personal touch by adding essential details. And even though Trello is designed for beginners, it still has quite a few automation features in its free version. So instead of manually moving tasks through stages or sending reminders, Trello can do it automatically for you. But a huge drawback of this tool is that it's not very customizable as you get a limited number of views, which are quite basic. So if you need a software that's easy to sign up and has a simplistic design, or in other words, if your project management needs are very basic, then Trello is a great option. So getting over with Trello, next up, on the second rank is Wrike. Now, if you like working on spreadsheets, then you should definitely give Wrike a shot, because it offers the same adaptability as a spreadsheet that lets you track every detail of your tasks through its columns. Then talking about the basics, you can add unlimited users, projects, and tasks into it. And you can try a really user-friendly Kanban board for managing your tasks. Additionally, by default, Wrike sorts tasks by status, so you can easily see what's active and what's already completed. Plus, you can set the status of projects to green, yellow, red, on hold, or canceled, making it easy to create your weekly project status reports. While you can do a lot with Wrike's free plan, some of its other features like time tracking, Gantt charts, and integration do require a premium plan that starts at $10 per user, but it requires at least 2 users and no more than 25 users. So if you're someone who enjoys working with spreadsheets and doesn't need fancy automation or integration options, and you don't want to spend a dollar, then Wrike could be a great option. Now, getting over with Wrike, it's time to reveal our number one pick. So, let's have a drumroll, please. Our highest rated best free project management software is none other than ClickUp. Now let me tell you that out of all 15 plus services I reviewed, ClickUp is my highest rated pick and for good reasons. Firstly, one of the biggest highlight of ClickUp is that it lets you add an unlimited number of users and projects, which is something only a few companies are offering. And next, what I personally love is ClickUp's diversity in views. Like usually, free versions of other softwares only provide just 2 or 3 views, but ClickUp generously hands you 11 different views in its free plan. Honestly, I haven't found any competitor even coming close to this offering. So, apart from basic views like timeline, calendar, and Gantt chart, you will get mind mapping, which allows you to visually organize and connect ideas and tasks. It's like drawing a tree of your thoughts. Moreover, there is an embed view, which is a way to add any webpage or app to your workspace. For example, you can embed a YouTube video, a Figma design, a Google Sheet, and more. And you can watch, read, and edit the content from those platforms right inside the platform. So you'll have not 1, not 2, but 11 different ways to visualize and manage your projects. And to keep the entire team connected with the projects, ClickUp has loads of collaboration tools, like chat and comments, shared views, and guest permissions to include clients and team members in specific tasks while giving them limited access. And don't get me started on ClickUp's reporting dashboard. It shows you all kinds of data and metrics about your tasks, like how your projects are going in real time, how much time you spent, how many tasks you finished, and so on. So to sum it up, ClickUp is our top-rated choice for the best free project management software, and it's a clear winner for several reasons. Like you can add unlimited team members and create unlimited projects, which is something you won't find even in the paid plans of most other companies. Plus, while most tools on free plans offer only 2 to 3 views, ClickUp generously hands you a whopping 11 different views to work with. Quite impressive, right? And what's even better is that ClickUp also includes a time-tracking feature, so you can easily keep an eye on the performance of your hourly employees. And you know what's the best part? This all comes in a very user-friendly interface, making it easy for teams to get full grasp of the software. So, if ClickUp seems perfect for your team, you can sign up through the link from the description section below. So there you have it, gang. These were our top 6 free project management software. Look, at the end of the day, it's all about what are your needs for managing your projects, which will decide which software is best for you. And just because it's free doesn't mean you should jump on it. Make sure it vibes with what your team really needs, so you don't face complications later on. So, take your time, think about what you need, and pick the best one for you. And with that said, I would like to sign off. Thank you so much for sticking with me till the end. And as I always say, your feedback is valuable to us. So, drop your thoughts and stories about any of the project management software in the comments below.