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A smart solution for businesses both large and small, Microsoft Project makes planning and implementing projects very easy. Complex projects can be managed using a variety of tools to meet each user’s needs. For instance, we found project scheduling tools, with dynamic features for assigning tasks and tracking project duration. We also found the interactive dashboards to be an excellent feature for managers looking to view overall status and figure out issues using Power BI visualization.
Microsoft Project’s pricing starts at $10/month, but businesses can opt for a private plan as well. Built on Azure, businesses and freelancers can create automated workflows with flexible platforms. All of this is very secure and allows for improved collaboration across teams. With file sharing, chat, and meeting capabilities, Microsoft Project has proven itself adept at streamlining businesses, particularly those where teams are spread around the globe and not always in the same time zone.

For companies and businesses at the smaller end of the scale looking for a cloud-based project management solution, we think Airtable is a great option. It’s mostly geared toward data organization and some collaborative tools. To do this, it uses a recognizable spreadsheet format where data can be linked together, for instance inventory items to vendors.
Depending on the plan, there are different prices for Airtable. However, it’s free for 1000 records/base or starts at $20/user/month for 50,000 records/base. For access across multiple devices and operating systems, Airtable is a great solution as we found it’s fully compatible. We liked that the mobile interface simply scales the spreadsheets down to tappable cards for easy access and reading. A key benefit for us in Airtable is the way it can be integrated with other services. Additionally, all tables are sharable, allowing users to track who and what changes have been made. A unique chat tool within documents allows for increased collaboration for efficient task completion rates.

A project management solution for businesses to create, organize, review, and collaborate on project documents, Confluence is ideal for a range of businesses. We’ve found the ability to choose between cloud-based or in-house deployment a game-changer when it comes to flexibility and meeting business needs.
Confluence has flexible pricing with small teams getting the platform for free. For more than ten users, plans start at $5.50/user/month. We found the meeting notes feature particularly useful for improved streamlining and communication efficiency. It’s a feature that allows managers to review and share feedback within the documents directly. Additionally, we discovered the knowledge management module, which is a central repository of all project requirements. It’s a key benefit, and we really appreciate the way it allows users to publish, and access, company information in one place. For more automation within a business, Confluence can help, thanks to the task management feature that updates project statuses directly to managers.

Agile teams can use Jira as a process management tool in their business. Essentially, it’s a track-and-release software supporting Kanban, Scrum, and hybrid model workflows. We’ve found the ability to create project roadmaps in Jira to be especially functional, allowing teams to map every project and its subsequent progress. The interface includes drag-and-drop functionalities for all project details.
With flexible pricing, Jira can be tailored to businesses of any size. Small teams with fewer than 10 users get it free, while growing team plans start at $7/user/month. We were surprised to find that users can access thousands of business tools here, from productivity to source code apps. As such, Jira’s functionality is ideal for businesses looking to create stories, distribute tasks throughout a team, and even plan sprints.

For task planning using a visual collaboration tool, we think Trello is hard to beat. It can be used by a wide range of departments including sales, support, HR, and marketing. Trello is a web-based solution that allows businesses to create project requirements making sure everything is completed in the correct order. Digital creation boards, to organize and prioritize actions, are key on this platform. Managers can define workflows easily, assigning work to specific users while setting deadlines.
Trello starts at $5/user/month, but can be scaled up for different levels including Premium and Enterprise. Essentially, we’ve found Trello to be a great way to collaborate with team members. The use of Trello cards allows the team to add comments, members, and documents. In short, Trello is a professional package with high levels of security and the ability to integrate well with applications such as JIRA Cloud, Google Drive, and Slack for increased team collaboration and efficiency.