There are effective free project management tools out there
- some are more robust than others, but all of them provide ways to collaborate
and complete projects quicker. According to Digital
Trends, here are the best free project management tools:
Trello: Trello is
a project management tool designed to organize every component of your project
into task cards. This tool is valuable in just about any environment, providing
a simple means of creating checklists and assigning tasks to team members in
real time. The tool allows users to share projects and attach documents to task
cards, each of which syncs across compatible devices via the cloud. Also, users
can adorn cards with photos, colors, and deadlines, and the software keeps a
record of all activities for future.
Asana: The app,
available on both Web and mobile platforms, provides an iTunes-esque
workspace housing a navigational sidebar offering projects, a user inbox, and
features like Focus Mode and Milestone. When the state of a
project changes, users receive updates
in their inbox, and can view which tasks still need to be completed using
the Milestone component.
Evernote: This
tool is basically note-taking software formatted into different notebooks,
serving as a personal project management utility as opposed to a collaborative
one. However, as outlined in our guide on how to use Evernote, the
software is capable of doing more than making a rudimentary list. The
free service comes bundled with an enormous ecosystem
of integrated apps. The tool lets you format notes into a visual
presentation, or publish to a blog, allowing you to include photos and voice
memos in the process.
Basecamp: The
tool has an impressive track record with known companies, including Nike,
Twitter, and National Geographic. Basecamp’s Web portal features a discussion
board, and a to-do list, allowing members to comment on specific tasks, while
serving as a streamlined hub for file sharing that you can integrate with your
email. Basecamp features a calendar to stay on top of deadlines, and tracks
progress on specific tasks. It also gives you the ability to
upload collaborative files, and tweak the site’s granular controls to
include information relevant to each individual user.
Google Drive: Every
feature the aforementioned project management tools offer is available with
Google Drive in some form. Considering that many people have registered a
Google account, this makes sharing calendars, documents, spreadsheets, and maps
easier than doing so with the other tools on this list.
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