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Best app for project management (2026)
Ranked for real projects: dependencies, custom fields, automations, timelines, and reporting.
Same public formula as every ranking, just reweighted to emphasize Power & automation, Collaboration, Views & planning for projects. How we score →
Top pick for projects
ClickUp
79
SoftwareScore for projects
An everything-app for work with 15+ views, deep custom fields, automations, docs, and AI, enormously capable but with a real learning curve.
Because projects weigh Power & automation, Collaboration, Views & planning most heavily, ClickUp comes out on top for this use.
See ClickUp → Runners-up for projects
2
Asana
Free · $11/mo · ★4.2 (75k)
A mature team project manager with list, board, timeline, and calendar views plus rules and reporting, powerful for cross-team work.
74
for projects
3
monday.com
Free · $9/seat/mo · ★4.8 (53k)
A colorful, flexible Work OS built on customizable boards, strong for team workflows and reporting, priced per seat and cloud-only.
73
for projects
4
Taskade
Free · $8/mo · ★4.7 (6.5k)
A collaborative outliner blending tasks, mind maps, and AI agents in real time, flexible and team-friendly across many views.
73
for projects
5
Linear
Free · $8/mo · ★4.8 (1.9k)
A blazing-fast, keyboard-driven issue tracker beloved by software teams, opinionated and clean, with excellent cycles and roadmaps.
73
for projects