Software picks your ops team won't regret.
TaskReports compares project management, time tracking and resource planning software by team type, with checked prices and a written scoring rubric.
Last updated 14 Nov 2026
Our winners, by the job they do best.
The number one pick from each guide, with the price we checked and the reason it won.
Asana
Best for Structured work across departments
Smartsheet
Best for Spreadsheet-style project plans
Trello
Best for Cheapest simple boards
ClickUp
Best for AI fields and automation in one workspace
ClickUp
Best for Tasks, docs and goals in one place
Homebase
Best for small hourly teams at one location
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Project Management by Team
Project management picks split by the kind of team that has to live in the tool.
110 guidesTime Tracking
Timesheets, billable hours and utilisation reporting, compared on what the reports actually produce.
60 guidesResource Planning and PSA
Capacity planning, staffing and professional services automation tools for billable teams.
Fixed weights. No pay-to-play.
Every tool in a guide is compared on the same facts, from the vendor's own docs and pricing pages. We publish the weights so you can disagree with them.
Weights from our project management by team method, out of 100
- Fit for the named team and industry Does the tool match the work, the team size and the workflow in the title30%
- Features that matter for the job Task structure, timelines, dependencies, files, approvals and reporting, as listed in vendor docs25%
- Price and plan clarity Starting price per user, seat minimums, what sits on each plan, and whether the price is public20%
- Ease of setup and daily use How much setup the docs describe, how clear the structure is, and what public reviews report about learning time15%
- Integrations and exports Links to calendars, files, time tools and accounting tools, plus export options for your data10%
See the whole field at a glance.
| Tool | Best for | Standout feature | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AAsana#1 | Structured work across departments | $10.99/user | Yes | |
| PProofHub | Flat-fee project work with unlimited users | $45 | Free trial (14 days) | |
| TTrello | Simple Kanban task boards | $5/user | Yes | |
| TTeamwork | Client work and agencies | $9.99/user | Yes |
| Tool | Best for | Standout feature | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SSmartsheet#1 | Spreadsheet-style project plans | $9 | Free trial (30 days) | |
| MMonday.com | Visual boards and automations | $9/seat | Yes | |
| CClickUp | Boards, docs, and goals in one workspace | $9/user | Yes | |
| AAsana | Structured work across departments | $10.99/user | Yes |
| Tool | Best for | Standout feature | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| TTrello#1 | Cheapest simple boards | $5/user | Yes | |
| TTodoist | Low cost task lists for solo users | $5 | Yes | |
| CClickUp | Best value all in one workspace | $9/user | Yes | |
| JJira | Low cost agile boards | $8.48/user | Yes |
| Tool | Best for | Standout feature | Starts at | Free plan |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| CClickUp#1 | AI fields and automation in one workspace | $9/user | Yes | |
| AAsana | AI teammates and AI Studio | $10.99/user | Yes | |
| MMonday.com | AI agents across work boards | $9/user | Yes | |
| NNotion | AI workspace with agent and meeting notes | $10/user | Yes |
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