By Joy Anderson Project management software is helpful in any kind of project as it allows you to plan, manage and track the progress of the tasks. Developers also use project management tools to keep track of their custom software development projects. It is the responsibility of the project manager to ensure that the development team delivers a high-quality product within a predetermined time and budget.
Deciding on which project management tool to use for software development can be a crucial decision. It is not just about what kind of development approaches or communication channels you prefer but also whether the project management software will be compatible with your development and management processes. It is estimated that almost 77% of high-performing projects are run on various project management software. So if you want to increase the chance of your project being successful then you must select a suitable tool for it. But then again it's easier said than done.
A large variety of project management tools are available in the market. And every tool has something unique to offer. Here, in this article, we are going to discuss some of the best project management tools for developers.
Top 10 Project Management Tools For Software Developers
Asana
Asana is a team collaboration tool that can be used to manage and coordinate projects among software developers. It's also one of the most popular tools for teams who need to track tasks, assign tasks and update status. Asana integrates with many other tools like Trello, Slack, Google Drive, and Slack so you can use it as your main task management tool.
Asana is available on both the desktop and mobile app stores. The desktop version has a free version while the mobile version is $6 per month or $65 per year, depending on whether you want to use all features or just some.
Asana's app for Android and iOS helps you keep your projects organized by letting you create tasks and assign them to team members directly from your phone. It also enables you to collaborate with other team members on the project through group chats or direct messages.
Trello
Trello is a free project management tool that provides virtual task management to manage any kind of project. It's best for those who are new to project management, as it's easy to use and has a strong visual appeal.
Trello shows you what your next steps should be, making it easy for everyone involved in the project to see what needs to happen next. This makes it great for remote teams or those who work long hours as they can get updates on their boards and tasks right when they wake up before they even have time to think about what they need to do.
It is easy to navigate through Trello because it comes with a clean graphical interface. It's also flexible enough to let users create multiple boards, lists, and cards for different types of projects. You can use Trello as an app or as an online platform.
Project.co
Project.co is one of the cloud-supported project management tools. It’s available for free, but if you want to use it in the cloud and get access to more powerful features you can pay $10/month or $100/year.
Project.co provides project management tools such as time tracking, Gantt charting, and task management, so it’s great for developers who need to keep track of their development efforts by assigning tasks to other team members and seeing how much time they take up.
It also provides project management tools that let you assign tasks to other team members while they’re working on them. This way, even if someone else has finished the task before you do, such as when working on a client-side website, you can follow along with the progress of their work as it happens on their screen.
Jira
Jira is one of the widely used project management tools by software developers around the world. It can be used to manage multiple projects, issue and bug tracking, customer support requests, and more. Jira can integrate with other tools such as SharePoint and Slack. This allows the developers to collaborate with the clients and colleagues on projects for communication purposes and more.
Jira allows users to create different types of boards to categorize their work. These boards can include tickets, issues and bugs, tasks, milestones, and more. Users can also create project plans, which are based on the Gantt Chart feature that comes with Jira. You can easily access the mobile application for Jira on both Android and iOS devices to manage your software development projects.
Users can also use the app's mobile notifications feature so they're alerted when there's an update about their ticket or issue that needs their attention immediately."
Jira offers several different plans for users, which range from free to enterprise-level. The free plan lets you set up project teams and track tasks within your team, while the enterprise plan gives you access to multiple projects and allows you to automate processes like email notifications or Slack integration.
Todoist
Are you looking for a project management tool that can help you prioritize your tasks and help you stay organized? Well, Todoist is just the right intuitive project management application that can help you with that.
The app provides an easy-to-use interface, along with the ability to add reminders, assign labels, and search categories. Todoist also lets users set up recurring tasks, which helps them manage their workloads throughout the week.
One of the best features of Todoist is its drag-and-drop interface for creating tasks. Users can also customize their views by adding folders or projects, setting due dates for tasks, or even creating tags for their tasks. It has a clean, easy-to-use interface with a wide range of features as follows:
Easily organize tasks by projects, tags, and labels
Create recurring tasks without creating repeating events
Sync with Microsoft Outlook to share your tasks on all your devices and collaborate with others using Slack or HipChat
Export tasks as CSV files or take screenshots of completed items so you can keep track of them in other tools (such as Trello)
Todoist has a free version available for anyone to use; however, if you want extra storage space on your device or access to some premium features such as advanced filters and grouping options, then you have to upgrade your account to Pro.
Basecamp
Basecamp is a project management tool that's been around for more than ten years. It comes in both free and paid versions, where the latter has more advanced features to offer.
Basecamp integrates with Google Apps, so you can use it with Gmail and other Google products like Docs and Sheets. Such integration enables the developers to easily collaborate on presentations, spreadsheets, and documents. You can also share files from Basecamp with other tools like Dropbox or Box.
Basecamp offers an integrated task management tool that lets you assign tasks and check them off as they are completed. It also allows you to create lists of tasks for different projects or ongoing work across all your projects.
Basecamp's calendar feature is one of its most powerful features; you can add events to your calendar right from Basecamp, then attend them using Basecamp's calendar integration with Google Calendar. You can also import contacts from Gmail into Basecamp so that you have access to all their information at once when entering new tasks or attending meetings.
Redmine
Redmine has an attractive interface and many features, such as the ability to create projects and assign tasks, view the status of each task, assign issues to each task, etc. The most crucial feature of Redmine is its ability to connect with any other system through its API (application programming interface). This allows you to integrate it with other tools like Jira or Trello.
Redmine is available for Windows, Mac OS X, and Linux operating systems as well as mobile devices (iOS and Android). Redmine has many features that make it a great choice for developers:
It allows you to create a project from scratch or import existing projects from different sources like Subversion and CVS.
It provides several tools for managing issues and tasks, including issue tracking, chat, wiki, email notifications, etc.
It provides a distributed environment to work in
It also supports multiple users.
Zoho Projects
Zoho Projects is a project management software that helps you manage your projects, tasks, and clients in one place. It’s a great tool for the project manager who wants to track the progress of his team and collaborate with other team members.
The best part about Zoho Projects is that it has an excellent user interface that makes it easy for anyone to use it. This project management software application is easy-to-use and can be used by both newbies and experienced project managers.
Zoho Projects is available as a freemium product and offers unlimited users under the Zoho Business Cloud subscription. It’s also easy to use and can be integrated with other tools such as email marketing automation and CRM systems. Zoho Projects is available on both Mac and Windows platforms.
Airtable
Airtable is an online database that allows users to create and share spreadsheets with various online tools. Airtable is one of the most popular project management tools for developers because it's simple to use, easy to collaborate on, and free. The app has built-in templates for tasks, notes, files, and more. Users can also customize these templates to fit their needs.
One of the best advantages of using Airtable is that you can access this software application from anywhere in the world as long as you have an internet connection. This means developers don't need a desktop computer or smartphone to be able to work on their projects. The app also comes with an integrated task manager that allows users to manage their projects from mobile devices as well as desktops and laptops.
Wrike
Wrike is an email-based project management software that can help developers and team members collaborate on projects from anywhere in the world. It's not just for programmers, either Wrike supports designers and product managers who need to manage their own projects.
Wrike offers a free version of its software and integrates with GitHub, Google Drive, Dropbox, and other services. The app also offers integrations with Slack, Skype, and webhooks for integrating your favourite services into Wrike. It also has a free plan that allows up to five users to collaborate on a single project at any given time.
With Wrike, you can track projects, assign tasks and manage tasks. It also allows you to build different views for different purposes. Wrike’s drag-and-drop interface makes it easy to build your project plan. In Wrike, you can attach files to tasks, add notes, and can also organize your tasks in folders.
You can create a calendar view with due dates for each task so that you know when each task needs to be completed. You can also set filters to view only the tasks that are assigned to you or those that need to follow up.
Final thoughts
I hope you have enjoyed reading this article, although there were ten project management tools on the list, there are many more out there that are just as popular and widely used. This was to show you what different kinds of top-tier project management software look like. So that when you finalize your business requirements, it will be easy for you to pick a suitable solution for your software development team. Many of these tools offer free trials and mostly provide paid subscription services which come in with a variety of advanced features. So you need to consider that too according to your budget.
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