{"id":3070,"date":"2023-11-24T16:46:21","date_gmt":"2023-11-24T16:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/project.co\/?p=3070"},"modified":"2024-06-12T10:24:36","modified_gmt":"2024-06-12T10:24:36","slug":"trello-alternatives","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/project.co\/trello-alternatives\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Trello Alternatives and Kanban Tools for 2023"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"bsf_rt_marker\"><\/div>\n<p class=\"has-small-font-size\"><em>Last updated on 24th November 2023<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello is one of the most popular project management tools on the market, best known for its \u201cTrello boards\u201d that help users to visualise and manage their tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But Trello isn\u2019t for everyone &#8211; and if you\u2019re looking for an alternative then you\u2019re in the right place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Project management is crucially important to the success of your business, so you need to make sure you pick the best platform for you and your team.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this article we\u2019re going to take a look at 13 Trello alternatives and kanban tools for 2023.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is kanban? A definition<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/kanban-project-management\/\">Kanban is a project management methodology<\/a> focused on the use of visualisation to improve efficiency.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The word \u201ckanban\u201d comes from the Japanese for billboard or sign (\u770b\u677f ). And it may interest you to know that the kanban methodology was first implemented in Toyota manufacturing plants in the 1940s.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Instruction cards were sent along the production line to help the team make cars in the quickest, most efficient way, with minimal waste.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LSzMLkw1_ZnDOHTGTP1thUDEr-R04__CBNG5g5EqdbMgUjmSc75biKidvbmd0goTnH-c8vxpuBRd2IU_vGwUXlqEEc6V9VAO5gHszvyUW-GZh7JiISdotBfVqfxGb-bjDerpIva.png\" alt=\"Toyota kanban\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.toyota-global.com\/company\/history_of_toyota\/75years\/text\/entering_the_automotive_business\/chapter1\/section4\/item4.html\"><em>Toyota Manufacturing, 1940s<\/em><\/a><em>.<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. <strong>Project.co<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Our favourite kanban tool is, of course, our own. Like most great tools, <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/\">Project.co<\/a> was created to fulfil a need.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When creating videos for lots of clients all over the world, our sister brand <a href=\"https:\/\/www.wyzowl.com\">Wyzowl<\/a> needed a project management tool that made it easy for videos to flow through the process (from initial briefing to completed animation), while also facilitating effortless communication with clients. We couldn\u2019t find a tool that perfectly fit our needs, so we built our own. And Project.co was born!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Project.co - General Overview\" width=\"1080\" height=\"608\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/hqzcaBGlGQc?feature=oembed\"  allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Project.co is a project management tool for creative teams. You can manage an unlimited number of projects all in one place, for complete visibility of what your team is working on.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And it\u2019s a white-label tool, so you can add your own branding, invite your clients, and even take payments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kanban tool automatically starts with four columns:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288518\" srcset=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban.png 1920w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-Tasks-Kanban-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>These can be easily customised to suit your specific project needs:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1920\" height=\"1080\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-288524\" srcset=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban.png 1920w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban-300x169.png 300w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban-150x84.png 150w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban-768x432.png 768w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban-400x225.png 400w, https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Projects-Kanban-1080x608.png 1080w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And moving tasks along is as simple as dragging and dropping.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The customisation of each kanban column means you can really make Project.co your own &#8211; whether you\u2019re using it to make sandwiches or launch a rocket!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In addition to that, Project.co has SO much more to offer. You can embed live documents, keep all of your communications in one centralised place, and even track time across your projects to improve profitability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Everything unlimited for $10 per user, per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. <strong>Monday.com<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\">Monday.com<\/a> is a popular project management tool that serves over 100,000 organisations. And it can be many different things to different teams, from a sales pipeline to inventory tracking software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But focusing specifically on the kanban feature, Monday.com is quite similar to Trello. Users can start their journey by choosing a template that reflects their needs, and from there the kanban board can be customised further:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pZTKEJKORiDGxk43KByLY4INKS7XRVyAOX5RASDz_0TWMY1sDOCmiM40Kk8eWdbgRoV8MjN2x2Eniy7Mh8dBXtFyprL7-AOUT_75LewIIRFFFAPALrKvG93B5yLdHlTUiAiX6wvI.gif\" alt=\"Monday.com\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Monday.com\u2019s kanban boards are colourful, easy to update, and have a simple drag-and-drop feature like Project.co.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/ABzIOYfP-ZjUqk0JbhT6nKCtVDazkLjRg_NDYDtHZQ8vFLBXmDCj3Yh77w7476WwXvoS8ykOcKYrwhJ_fxOiAUWpDinCA4G1w5T1QLPhsssOYkRQ3HUcke70zY5CyNNIe5UMf_uY.gif\" alt=\"Monday.com\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The best thing about Monday.com is its ease of use. This is a very easy tool that anyone&nbsp; &#8211; in any industry &#8211; will be able to pick up and use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are a lot of customisation options and this can feel a little overwhelming, but it\u2019s very easy to get by without these &#8211; and there\u2019s always the option to drill down into those once you\u2019re more comfortable with the tool.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The onboarding flow is particularly intuitive and worth highlighting:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/LVPsD6A3SoXHZbKkB9oiEOsxMhdBPhU1NIOB4bJ3NOc_CzXZr-8h7bdCyQP6AAyb8dfgGUz3ts0HwSIj2lppF_TQY4sQlT1g3_d8KCtbW8ddr8aVsxGWq_wgE_AcQ1u2K9sssGIJ.gif\" alt=\"Monday.com\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free for up to 2 users. From 3 users it starts from $8 per user, per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. <strong>MeisterTask<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.meistertask.com\/\">MeisterTask<\/a> is a task management tool for teams. This is another kanban tool that looks great and is easy to use. What\u2019s more, it offers a direct import from Trello &#8211; making it easy to switch.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add an unlimited number of columns to your kanban board, and also hide columns to reduce distractions and get a better overview of what you\u2019re working on:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/193FTDgRUmYhiIJpahjbCJuNaEneYhlORiHpVQs21hwz4gleBae2DX1xqlSop3Asdp2oLM6ShsjPEbqMRXYvNLSB1V5fsg_3qQVwXskhWidXuhe9OaUErPQBQyv4zGz-Fxn46npH.gif\" alt=\"MeisterTask\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also add a timeline view so that you can view your tasks by date, helping you to manage your team\u2019s workload and boost efficiency just a little bit more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/r4m90Lj7flaYCh_bDTTY-Gf8h8-dOzQXMZReiYJ2PkLkHx51nGlyATK93WSsK06DNsOZL63lXF7CjpWyofUwj-ddM8aPyFEeShgxPTtw3Of81EAAin1gpF7QP5s1GNxPre26klw.png\" alt=\"MeisterTask\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Aside from looking great and being easy to navigate, MeisterTask also has an interesting task limiting feature.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RtG3GnRVut2SGYN0YMYd52u_ocY4aNa4YXmAvAFjRUWzFDtL8MU1zEsA-XU_fEgswU0HXkTwe2pCz0U71TMCi4eDvk8eNVi3B38AwvCbS8VKygqCHLVXCwPFF9Y2EDv2XNgumYT.png\" alt=\"MeisterTask\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>By limiting the number of tasks in the \u201cIn Progress\u201d column, users can ensure they aren\u2019t overloading themselves with too much work and suffering from a paralysis of choice when it\u2019s time to decide what to work on next.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free for up to 3 projects, $8.25 per month thereafter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. <strong>Proofhub<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofhub.com\/\">Proofhub<\/a> is an all-in-one project planning software that offers many different views to users &#8211; table view, Gantt charts, calendar view, and, of course, kanban.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like with most project management tools, you can assign tasks, create sub-tasks, and add labels to tasks for further organisation.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kanban view is pretty no-thrills, but this makes it easy for anyone to get started. New tasks can be added in a couple of clicks, and tasks can be dragged along as they are worked on and completed:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bsPx0I_eOepXbUIaNhabHRVX3XzyD20QNn0Q_ZdV0UlXEuXkZx_4rg1scV3gTkC2Un8oFAXLQjFy1UKuZX-sUfwguHciOJ0Imxdjzt2oemXOos6nMcXi3ESLlgGSWiGznHykdZv6.gif\" alt=\"Proofhub\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The sub-tasks functionality is pretty interesting. This is a great way to break down large tasks into smaller, more manageable chunks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Y4eycp7MNp5SAgHhnONLxfS1rk-uBXb92RW6drW2TL3EYwWGgkqvSNx52YNmjKBZy-gO2DtP5ut1-H9Gp7KOKussqNPSo_g_m0GEyqdQXekLA6wNAqFiOlNpoLtcUF3lVzLnQtL.gif\" alt=\"Proofhub\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is click on any task and then you can add your sub-tasks and see them appearing in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starts from $45 per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. <strong>Asana<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/\">Asana<\/a> has<em> a lot<\/em> of features and pretty much all of them are customisable &#8211; while this can be great, it can also feel a little overwhelming.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Just focusing on building up your kanban board is a great place to start. Asana\u2019s kanban boards are intuitive and easy to update with a single click:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tNx5Rcyt0GRLxGoCN6-uOeQxvmT-ssgRE65igPsPM5FLMWEHnXh3ghAJfvtplWf5ktYFmPwisggpMFNwtw7rsYQdCNu8G9b9-RNRPrUNnVAFDctJucxo_qdlyDXPE8EWEk-_EYQx.gif\" alt=\"Asana\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can add more columns, filter tasks by due date, and also add attachments and sub-tasks:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GaVQvcN4hIdeFIXxcdmC0qgr6fFyr1TY4Zw9V_a9uI6G0TREWwP6IrpCMhEikTPz7Htj5z2G4hS4ttKU5OQFKAhIRw207V74Bdw_I9vETevDUZLFn-r3q4vNQAy13znO2dnnvcpJ.gif\" alt=\"Asana\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The customisation options available in Asana really allow you to make this tool your own, but the intuitiveness is an even bigger highlight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The ease and speed at which your kanban board can be updated makes this tool really enjoyable to use.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And there are also fun animations called \u201ccelebrations\u201d that appear when you mark tasks as complete:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/H_y3RUq3I18nAwrZGPStje76eFjLgr8WcYclNQk4cIWPJgXz-fdR6H_oW7VRznOFFBEBWH-63fEOpUDyZ8pjlC_QURu0EdneXsi3rTulDft49ke0a16nz4BEhjCVfFXB74IB8WG9.gif\" alt=\"Asana\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic plan is free. The next level up is the premium plan, charged at $10.99 per user, per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. <strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a> is a productivity tool that allows users to bring all of the tools they use to do their work &#8211; email, task management, time tracking, chat apps, and more &#8211; together in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>There are 15 different ways users can view tasks in ClickUp, and one of those is kanban, or \u201cboard view\u201d as they call it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/bpiaoj6Holhm6oxMo9YRMIqbi66QtmwKG6TkuU9wKvXx7002LLJiS7Mi0TDpG8ob-a20kOuTdbuF062GbbmsxznRq8gpAHw2Dj6PWk3I9Y2-_hy0BRUDMaK009Sjl5tZi7C8ICU2.png\" alt=\"ClickUp\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The board view is easy to use and easy to customise. If you have a lot of repetitive tasks then ClickUp makes it easy for you to duplicate those, so you don\u2019t have to re-enter information. You can also set up automated tasks to further improve productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another bonus is that you can import tasks from other tools, including Trello.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The kanban tool within ClickUp is relatively similar to all of the other tools mentioned so far, but something uniquely great about ClickUp is that you can link your board to your overall goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As you complete tasks on your board you\u2019ll be able to see yourself (and your team) getting closer to your end goal:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/pIPnee_Plv4jOuvbspyCCVOKagGSmnJUAgum6AwfKrcsqEAtj6uoTFFAkouVSaWpvJxT0KEyyXhhhD7OP_v-SOHjqAh0VvhwhS_K8vLhlRk7-r-z8KAOwWnEgPaVr_85ApL2UUt3.png\" alt=\"ClickUp\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free for up to 5 spaces, then $5 per user, per month thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">7. <strong>Zoho Projects<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho is a suite of SaaS applications, one of which is the project management tool <a href=\"https:\/\/www.zoho.com\/projects\/\">Zoho Projects<\/a>. And one of the features of Zoho Projects is task management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kanban tool allows users to view their schedule at a glance, but it also offers a lot more depth. When clicking into a task, users can see the completion percentage and priority, and can also add any relevant comments or documents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/BcIbLs24JNkSgPpeR50R3y7bFnY5HGZ4D8kz_ATzdgSRs4SwLaxQ62s_b8j1Ddu0SvGZ7LrTWbpFRO7ujrDRQDpG0mnnMmruUdE5u6JXInFceJIIuUUqHYV_iHAH_UKNawM8P0pR.png\" alt=\"Zoho Projects\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most kanban tools, cards are passed along with a simple drag-and-drop feature. Columns can also be collapsed for a cleaner view:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/i3VbzplAtMpPqZh4MpYhur4tMZ5Ji7WDRNP5rY2FIDtC_mNTqps8CjsDSUrH386I5o965kTWaxsuLGVbFCRCvp9cjuPUFk58UuJx3SO7_2QbrpyAt0L5QYtPsGw6SwV1fSdmyWrV.gif\" alt=\"Zoho Projects\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As Zoho Projects is part of a suite of tools, there are tons of great integrations that can make managing your projects even easier.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Zoho has apps that can help with invoicing, analytics, and conferencing. What\u2019s more, Zoho Projects can also integrate with a large number of Google and Microsoft apps, as well as other popular tools, like Slack and JIRA.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free for up to 3 users, then $4 per user, per month thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">8. <strong>KanbanFlow<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, <a href=\"https:\/\/kanbanflow.com\/\">KanbanFlow<\/a> is focused specifically on kanban boards, without all of the bells and whistles that some of the other tools on this list have.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This simplicity makes it easy to get started. Adding tasks is as easy as clicking a plus button and entering the relevant information:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rb4hmDNmXNRT3mbyLBQMoItHpvOPnSJ7UGKBNfjdWGa2_-Su0QXt7jQJq7O8COXAL1LN2vGrSbb_ZYRUCJaDX9dv3QyPG-qJ5oHycq9rTDC9-FOixHXjTddlJBNzSBHcFpXqx9O.gif\" alt=\"KanbanFlow\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Tasks can be assigned colours, users, dates, and even time estimates &#8211; so that you can keep an eye on how efficient your projects are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Like MeisterTask, you can also limit the number of projects each user works on. This means that new tasks can\u2019t be started until the current ones are completed.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The time tracking elements of KanbanFlow can help teams gain an understanding of how much time they\u2019re spending on each task and, ultimately, how profitable projects are.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tool also has an integrated <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/time-management-strategies\/\">pomodoro timer<\/a> to encourage increased productivity. And team managers can benefit from a daily time spent report that shows exactly what users worked on, and for how long.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free for personal use, $5 per user, per month thereafter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">9. <strong>Smartsheet<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.smartsheet.com\/\">Smartsheet<\/a> is a cloud-based dynamic work platform that helps teams to capture, plan, and manage everything in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As the name suggests, the platform focuses around keeping all of your data on one \u201csheet\u201d. This is also called the grid view:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/zzBF7jAedYKJdKo6zePUu8OcT3Gx-FWgeQIlmoOfVD6TcJ_LbD8Uge1iZ2m8ON7MIDtLrb_hT5ym0Qf9FmfnFTQjux36Vu-8sqvcOJAYVYPgTZtUlQlpzDMXdFd3f1ziR8_QHgoP.png\" alt=\"Smartsheet\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>But, as with many other tools on this list, Smartsheet gives you the capability to view the same data across different views, including kanban:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rYK6CqYmKSuJjxFcWDwzDEeTiB35-AV25PL4E_Jbe49ZzbfeRX_w7qj8SGX_tGBgk7yFBZ0moWOjxoHlompVUZ-FfhgcXnCmL5N1KmQgacKI2yS4iLiUKde_fzHq-00IorjWJ0hq.png\" alt=\"Smartsheet\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Subtasks can be added in seconds by just typing and hitting \u201center\u201d on your keyboard:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Kmh_m6f8nCSg28bJd_jYXS4gxK-mdpPvlJv1MvvzVU3sUBQjgaU5trD7L3jiEHbqvq642DEz4xb_NLm-3ztDOzjZM7HEfxcFanfBzoz1YDO33x3pmNtI55HKF4I6aJo_vg57tY_q.gif\" alt=\"Smartsheet\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can also minimise your sub-tasks to keep your board nice and neat.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And by clicking into a task you can add more detail, such as due dates, a status, and any notes, comments, or attachments you want to include.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/U_G6VJTOA27NrQnhwxIOjrN1fdJCYXDBedX5gsAk-bRlJcEN_csfNuP8WhInzsLunC2bbQ_PxsAQ8W57xu7GgDTVXKdlPEnVz8RE0-voMnJd2H-y8K5F5-6Nh0Tsra0aj7gZ8fiH.png\" alt=\"Smartsheet\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Smartsheet is easy to navigate and very user-friendly. There are a couple of highlights worth pointing out. The first is the ability to set up automated workflows and reminders so that you can always keep work moving.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another highlight is that users can approve content directly within the platform &#8211; so no need for several emails back and forth!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starts from $14 per month for up to 10 users, and increases from there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">10. <strong>Wrike<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/wrike.com\">Wrike<\/a> is a work management platform used by recognisable brands like Hootsuite and Airbnb.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>However, the platform is versatile to different types of projects, meaning you can use it for enterprise-wide initiatives or to manage your personal task list.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It\u2019s easy to get started with a project template. We chose the event management template. You can add your tasks from there and also move them along your kanban board by dragging and dropping:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/iVDPXCi-6kiDzo_Q8dIXLtEa6cbgEn8yrC8KxxSvF5D9mThptCRVZYuoPGZcbFRa7VXM0IPUsm6JtCO8KvWbRONctt7qBn7pZ7UsnxKyA1RPeeQwZx2t1UKAlzpsjqNzgKvF-44W.gif\" alt=\"Wrike\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Clicking into a task shows all of the usual tools &#8211; the ability to assign team members, dates, attachments, and so on:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/7CAnaw-Rv2N4OCN8I-17l5X4E4oWlGsvfJp6RZ-7zQPEOIRVx9Bi6lWVc4bZGp_43Iwx4thfqD9zv-tafDjX0dq1CPMHbOUX_lyqf-B0OChYX4afn0tpamRirnjobZS-7QmcI2.png\" alt=\"Wrike\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike seems to be a pretty \u201cno-thrills\u201d tool, but there is one key feature that stands out from other kanban alternatives and that is the Wrike Assistant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re stuck on the platform, just click the ? icon in the top-right to open the Wrike Assistant.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/Jm9sDPD6UquvnA4RhwGQGVU6HNwA3H227qfPEqMWX0VycPSZQ47dFrR0JklXRZjP89ZhLl6ynBNIIuENDv-AVTAR06JQYvmMRucL0lCxzC5IFMsDFb7OCBKOWcO2tWeCFyFZAw4T.gif\" alt=\"Wrike\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>There you\u2019ll find tons of resources to help you get the most out of the tool.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The basic version is absolutely free, from there it starts from $9.80 per user, per month.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">11.<strong> Kissflow Project<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/kissflow.com\/\">Kissflow<\/a> is a complete work management suite that covers workflow management, case management, collaboration, and project management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The project management tool allows you to view your tasks as a list, kanban, or as a matrix. The matrix view is like a kanban board that shows multiple people\u2019s workflows &#8211; great for team managers.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/tQGqnPXlQNS9ufdTY0k6NvUrYyG9MbPGiJMIG4ZQfs_gpoDgp6mX9paQsHCRBY8z1A8XvcvgD51yO7ActrxyHF9EFpPcF92T9rxBuATSQRCicGaybLLJmlUsUdy5qgdEKRiPu8DV.gif\" alt=\"Kissflow Project\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>You can easily drag and drop tasks between different team members to better manage workloads and reduce bottlenecks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the traditional kanban view, you can categorise tasks as \u201cactive\u201d, \u201con hold\u201d, or \u201cdone\u201d. And collapse each category as needed for a cleaner view:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/OmH6thdSsPp_6ATqM3MqE7A6pZut4ZVRRgwoL75baMj0zF76bhaUPK9HIw5cFsSw2c3F7OJs5oGWW8FJMcca026ukSgI0MK9QGiEWSJoBfIk3rORtkGRdO2kDF_eD1zFS3MXr3c8.gif\" alt=\"Kissflow Project\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The search bar at the top of the screen makes it easy to search for your tasks by name:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/uZmyMxUCEgee-J8GpP18vDKj0jD3yqL1GOwmpbgSbDAMq53gb0RbB_PjEa1B1OBEknjocUcE8k5tSJGNDDbFsrMdFKB_yTGKHeWhSc-IjwI-e996RTgYVSJaImodY_huHL5ZbBh.gif\" alt=\"Kissflow Project\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a quick way to find the task you\u2019re looking for, something that can be particularly useful as your kanban board starts to fill up and become crowded.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starts at $16 per user, per month<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">12. <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/project\/\"><strong>ProProfs Project<\/strong><\/a><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofsproject.com\/\">ProProfs<\/a> is a suite of software tools. It\u2019s similar to KissFlow, but with a lot more tools available &#8211; everything from a survey maker, to a help desk, and project management software.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>ProProfs Project helps businesses to bring different departments and remote teams together easily, with the ability to share project files through tools like Google Drive and Dropbox, and also the functionality to leave comments on projects.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The kanban board is simple and intuitive. You can drag and drop columns, as well as tasks:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/rpPcOklMtxxn4nepSCaK0s7oHFm1lCdyAbx6wIzYqvL29oqNCOmlbW-AiHCl8Oc5oJWsJ-IdPTuUQ2FT_1I-fy__i-42wrMRB31XHmZBed33JRXjcWXLJknz49-NUX-GPvsatuu.gif\" alt=\"ProProfs Project\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>And also update your tasks with advanced features such as a progress bar and billable time, so you know exactly how much each project costs.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/2iojLey8P1fqSZFGsYQ58wV3AabsOw07dEskkC2jSpICBtx_vDSHVi1064YW81FVzzjteVQz590A_3xeOLny7TDZ8elIResyipmtNeA7EFWOSJOuVKdXXRLKNa74bfmpeOdShyyA.gif\" alt=\"ProProfs Project\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is great for predicting accurate pricing if you\u2019re working with clients.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you open an account with ProProfs your first project is already complete with tasks and your goal for this project is to learn how to use the platform. Pretty clever!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/N_xvBFXpat1LG4g0CraS1h-r6isgJ2vCMyC4LXWIFdaBW619ZYwRfnpcjoPt9F9d2_7gOftYEQEJeerZrz4OWxtx0PTQZZlW3gYeZ_j4w9YnMtAZo7exskBn-Lhjt3-JoskAq_c9.gif\" alt=\"ProProfs Project\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is a great &#8211; and fun! &#8211; way to ensure that new users are getting the best out of the platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Starts from $2 per user, per month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">13. <strong>Bitrix24<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.bitrix24.uk\/\">Bitrix24<\/a> is a social enterprise platform for small businesses. It\u2019s a united workspace that businesses can use to manage communications, CRM, tasks, projects, and more.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The tasks and projects feature helps teams to manage their workload visually with gantt charts and kanban boards.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/RITNq8dPhFn8doN8TR3twRzb9Gl525FQOsB0SznjkRS75fh6EcjyBRVZp6WsEDfWACoV2pOFn99-bC4xNdy2FJSe9kaU_QrywPLRmUmn0hCF-vODkiLdfoMtMnzYFsOp027nSTJo.gif\" alt=\"Bitrix24\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The kanban board can be quickly and easily personalised, with new tasks added in seconds. You can even add times to your tasks if you have a specific deadline or time-sensitive project.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You can mark tasks as \u201chigh priority\u201d and also set up reminders so that you can keep your project steadily moving forward:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/GLkFa85JGdWfOiVPtBFGqg8-5bd3S7HclZsMtyWNWs5y2-TPSyyhV7SCGA1g4ek4P5mj1k5aWKfvjz7imV1SFLvAsuSkV9Wed53YdW_8nvCRi6MTobQcvlRP0dGFWk1amGWmpVfE.gif\" alt=\"Bitrix24\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What we like about this kanban tool<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Something special about Bitrix24 is the ability to make a video call directly from your kanban board.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All you need to do is click into a task and click the HD Video Call button:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/project.co\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/05\/T285V2aQT12dPEpe7k9PFOBdVPpf-WN3jT8h_qJzUgIA28pCj-UuCK3Fu1tdz8_9kZYgmUs9fYM3cvHxlU_YOoSeT_K3mWGuZTGIRGZXJiiDM3k2aL1AeZlUaVYHPSUc5ZAQErI.gif\" alt=\"Bitrix24\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>This is perfect if you need to ask one of your team members a quick question about a task!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Pricing&nbsp;<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Free with limited capabilities, then starts from $17 per month thereafter.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Final thoughts<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Kanban boards help you to visualise your tasks and this can be great for your business. According to our <a href=\"https:\/\/project.co\/project-management-statistics\/\">Project Management Statistics 2021<\/a> report, <strong>94% of people feel that having a good view of what their teammates are working on improves productivity and efficiency.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re feeling a bit spoilt for choice and not sure where to start, our free templates enable you to start your next project in seconds with pre-built kanban boards. 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