12 free tools to manage project timeline and milestones

project_timelineGoing to start a new project and looking for some free tools to manage project timeline and milestones?

In this post, I’ll be highlighting 12 such tools for your project team to utilize in order to manage the project more effectively.

Do note that these project management tools cannot ensure success for the project but merely help with some automation and tracking purposes.

I have seen project members struggling and spending so much time on project management tools that they have lost focus on the core of the project which is to ensure the delivery of high-quality products and services for the client.

With these free tools, be aware that this software will not manage the project for you automatically. You will still need an effective team of project managers and project members to run the project through constant communication with the client.

I believe the most important feature of a project management tool is its capability to display a project timeline and milestones for all to be aware of. This way, any slippages or problems can be identified as upfront and fixed immediately.

The following are 12 free tools to manage your project timeline and milestones:

  • Platform: Web-based (On-demand SAAS model), Mobile App from Play Store & App Store
  • Key features: Customizable task management with multiple views, time tracking, calendar integration, project and team management, goal setting, and automation.
  • Project managers use ClickUp to manage personal and professional tasks, projects, and teams in a streamlined and organized way. They can create tasks, set due dates, assign them to team members, track time spent on each task, communicate with their team, and monitor progress using various views and dashboards. ClickUp helps people stay on top of their work and achieve their goals efficiently.

  • Platform: Web-based (On-demand SAAS model)
  • Key features: Project management, wiki, chat, file storage, tasks, Gantt charts, calendar
  • Zoho Projects free edition is a starting point for online project management and collaboration

 

  • Platform: Web-based (On-demand SAAS model)
  • Key features: Project management, CRM, document management, team collaboration
  • Secure online space to connect, share and work with others

 

achievo

  • Platform: Web-based (Open source php mysql project management tool)
  • Key features: Project management, time tracking, scheduler, CRM, HRM
  • Available in more than 20 languages

Ganttproject

  • Platform: Desktop application (supported on Windows, Linux and Mac OSX)
  • Key features: Project management, scheduling, gantt and pert chart, resource management
  • Gantt project is a free and open source cross-platform project management desktop application

dotproject

  • Platform: Web-based (Open source php mysql project management tool)
  • Key features: Project management, contacts, calendar, files storage, forums, resource management, help desk, timesheets, translation packages
  • Open source web-based project management tool supported by TYPO3 CMS

openproj

  • Platform: Desktop application (supported on Windows, Linux and Mac OSX)
  • Key features: Project management, scheduling, Gantt, pert, WBS and RBS charts, earned value costing
  • Open source desktop alternative to Microsoft Project downloaded > 1 million times over 142 countries

comindwork

  • Platform: Web-based (On-demand SAAS model)
  • Key features: Project management, collaboration, knowledge sharing
  • On-demand project management for knowledge-intensive collaboration

jxProject

  • Platform: Desktop application (supported on Windows, Linux with JRE Engine)
  • Key features: Project management, Gantt, resource scheduling, resource leveling
  • Desktop project management software supported by advertising

basecamp

  • Platform: Web-based (On-demand SAAS model)
  • Key features: Project dashboard, to-do lists, file sharing, message boards, milestones, time tracking
  • An online project management tool by 37signals

gantter

  • Platform: Web-based (Online SAAS model)
  • Key features: MS Project like features and ability to import and export from MS Project,
  • It works just like Microsoft Project but is free and web-based. The best part, nothing to install, just use.

zcope

  • Platform: Web-based (On-demand SAAS model)
  • Key features: Project overview, task management, track efforts, time place, document sharing, cost management
  • Simple and secure web service for managing projects, tasks, team communication, and share documents

phpprojekt

  • Platform: Web-based (Open source php mysql project management tool)
  • Key features: Project management, time card, contacts, calendar, chat, request tracker, files, voting
  • Open source groupware suite to coordinate group activities, share information and document online

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So there you go, 12 free tools for you to manage project timeline and milestones. I hope it helps!

Still can’t decide which PM tool suits your business, check out the video below.

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About the author

Greetings! I'm Bob Lee, specializing in crafting and assessing web applications as a web developer and technical wordsmith.

Over a decade in this realm, I've traversed the roles of an entrepreneur, blogger, developer, and technology aficionado, relishing every moment.

My trusted aid in managing time and deadlines is the tool of Monday.com, a vital part of my daily productivity.


4 Comments

  • DeskAway is a web-based project management and collaboration SaaS for small to medium sized teams and businesses. We have a basic plan which is free. Do check it out.

  • I tried using the Achievo tool for managing my projects. I must say that it was really awesome and very much user friendly and easy to use.

  • Projecturf (www.projecturf.com) really stands out from the others in terms of design and usability.

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