Top Ten Online Project Management Tools

BY SOUMYA NALAM on e-ProjectManagers.com March 2012

Online project management tools have made the planning, managing and execution of resources possible by streamlining the entire process of virtual collaboration. These tools are ideal for project managers who would like to share resources, manage their team, and assign projects irrespective of where they team is located.

1.  Basecamp ( www.basecamphq.com )

This popular project management tool with its user-friendly interface offers a cool set of features such as dashboard, file sharing, to-do lists, message boards, milestones, time tracking, project overview, and comments on messages received/sent.

2.  Teambox ( www.teambox.com )

The interface of this tool closely resembles a Twitter page where you can share tasks, attach files, and receive email notifications. A free account enables users to manage up to 3 projects and it also comes with a secured data backup

If you like the way you interact with your fans in twitter, you’ll love this tool.  The interface looks like your usual twitter page, only that here, you can share tasks, get notices by email.  You can setup an account in just a minute and you can access it anytime, anywhere.  It also.  Their free account lets you and you can go unlimited for their paid premium plans.

3.  DeskAway ( www.deskaway.com )

This online project management tool that needs no installation and enables data access anytime and anywhere lets users manage, collaborate, and build a social community around their projects.

4.  Activecollab ( www.activecollab.com )

For those who would like to have full control of their data, they can set up their own server or local network for their team, clients, or contractors along with time tracking and invoicing features which makes this an all-in-one tool. The improved visual editor provides a drag and drop functionality for tasks.

5.  Teamwork ( www.teamworkpm.net )

With multiple language support and a custom view for information, this tools offers an easy way to create new projects, manage existing ones, check milestones while keeping everyone in the loop.

6.  Central Desktop ( www.centraldesktop.com )

Its WYSIWYG editor, simple layout, and central desktop that offers intranet and project collaboration solutions for small groups to enterprises is ideal for project managers who have anywhere between a hundred to a thousand people reporting to them.

7.  5pm ( www.5pmweb.com )

Using this tool, tasks can be accessed from a mobile phone and some of its features include managing projects, sharing notes or files, time tracking, customized reports, email integration, a customizable interface, and an interactive timeline.

8.  Wrike ( www.wrike.com )

Over 50 projects can be managed in a single workspace that saves up to 25 hours of work each month and doubles a team’s productivity

9.  Huddle ( www.huddle.net )

It offers a secured online space without the hassle of having to install an app on a pc.

10.  ProWorkFlow ( www.proworkflow.com )

A web browser or an iPhone is all that is required to use this tool that optimizes business processes, tracks projects, timekeeping, and manages staff resources.

Online project management tools have made the planning, managing and execution of resources possible by streamlining the entire process of virtual collaboration. These tools are ideal for project managers who would like to share resources, manage their team, and assign projects irrespective of where they team is located.

1.  Basecamp ( www.basecamphq.com ) - This popular project management tool with its user-friendly interface offers a cool set of features such as dashboard, file sharing, to-do lists, message boards, milestones, time tracking, project overview, and comments on messages received/sent.

2.  Teambox ( www.teambox.com ) - The interface of this tool closely resembles a Twitter page where you can share tasks, attach files, and receive email notifications. A free account enables users to manage up to 3 projects and it also comes with a secured data backupIf you like the way you interact with your fans in twitter, you’ll love this tool.  The interface looks like your usual twitter page, only that here, you can share tasks, get notices by email.  You can setup an account in just a minute and you can access it anytime, anywhere.  It also.  Their free account lets you and you can go unlimited for their paid premium plans.

3.  DeskAway ( www.deskaway.com ) - This online project management tool that needs no installation and enables data access anytime and anywhere lets users manage, collaborate, and build a social community around their projects.  

4.  Activecollab ( www.activecollab.com ) - For those who would like to have full control of their data, they can set up their own server or local network for their team, clients, or contractors along with time tracking and invoicing features which makes this an all-in-one tool. The improved visual editor provides a drag and drop functionality for tasks.

5.  Teamwork ( www.teamworkpm.net ) - With multiple language support and a custom view for information, this tools offers an easy way to create new projects, manage existing ones, check milestones while keeping everyone in the loop.

6.  Central Desktop ( www.centraldesktop.com ) - Its WYSIWYG editor, simple layout, and central desktop that offers intranet and project collaboration solutions for small groups to enterprises is ideal for project managers who have anywhere between a hundred to a thousand people reporting to them.

7.  5pm ( www.5pmweb.com ) - Using this tool, tasks can be accessed from a mobile phone and some of its features include managing projects, sharing notes or files, time tracking, customized reports, email integration, a customizable interface, and an interactive timeline.

8.  Wrike ( www.wrike.com ) - Over 50 projects can be managed in a single workspace that saves up to 25 hours of work each month and doubles a team’s productivity

9.  Huddle ( www.huddle.net ) - It offers a secured online space without the hassle of having to install an app on a pc.  

10.  ProWorkFlow ( www.proworkflow.com ) - A web browser or an iPhone is all that is required to use this tool that optimizes business processes, tracks projects, timekeeping, and manages staff resources.