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There is no doubt that project management solutions can help streamline workflows and boost team productivity. While the advanced features available have a wide variety of use cases, for many people a basic or free version is enough to get the job done.

A solopreneur or small team may opt-in for the free version of a project management tool as a way to get organized on a budget. There is also benefit to business leaders or project managers trying out a free version as a way to test workflows before upgrading to a paid plan

This review highlights the best free project management tools, including who and what they are best for, their core features, and the limitations of the free tiers. You will also find information on the benefits and challenges of using free software for project management and my methodology for compiling this list.