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5 Wrike alternatives for project management you must try

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It’s been nearly 10 years when Andrew Filev found Wrike, an online collaboration and project management software that helps teams to manage their work. The software was developed keeping in mind the needs of all teams. Apart from helping users to collaborate, the tool assists in managing tasks, their deadlines, schedules and keeping all the information safe at one place.

But, then why are we looking for alternatives of Wrike? Take a look at some of the turn-offs in this software:

  • Wrike’s free version has very little to offer. You won’t be able to use many features of it, which other software provide free of cost.
  • As a result of its learning curve non-technical users may initially face problems in using it.
  • Even though Wrike has advanced features for high-quality project management, it charges good price for these features.

Let’s now talk about other software that can be a good alternative to Wrike:

ProofHub

The software helps teams in planning, collaborating, organizing and delivering projects on time. The software is simple to use even for non-technical users since it has clear interface, and comes fully loaded with features.

With help of the software you can add people, assign them different roles and tasks. You can also track time spent on different tasks by entering the time manually or using a Timer. Group chat feature in the software helps make collaboration easy and fast. Proofing tool in the software makes it easier to get your files reviewed and proofed than ever before.

Coming to the ‘Me’ view feature, it lets the users view tasks that are assigned to them only. The tool also helps you visualize the whole project at one place with Gantt charts. Apart from this, there are Reports that show all the important information of your project at one place. So, it won’t be wrong to state that it is a complete project management tool.

LiquidPlanner

LiquidPlanner, basically developed for computer software companies, is one of the most useful project management software out there in the market. It simplifies prioritization, organization, and scheduling of projects with its easy to use features.

The software helps in management and tracking of any type of work. It is not limited to just the work that has set deadlines and deliverables. Whether you’re a mid-sized or a large company, the software will help you work in a smarter way.

The product also doesn’t demand any particular skill from the person to understand its usage. Since the design in the tool is good to look at, you don’t really have to think about its customization. The dashboard in LiquidPlanner lets you see your current work. The tool also has analytics to learn from previous projects.

Asana

Launched by Dustin Moskovitz and Justin Rosenstein in 2008, Asana is an online project management tool that has grown in popularity over the recent past. It gives you the workspace where you can see your projects, add comments, notes, and attach files to your tasks, track your project and get notified about the changes made in it.

Asana allows users to track their tasks and projects up to completion, and to generate amazingly detailed progress reports. The software is really easy to use, so you won’t have to worry about any complicated learning curves.

Trello

Trello, a visual collaboration tool for planning projects, was launched in 2011. Although the tool is mostly used by agile software development teams, it’s unique in its accessibility for non-developers as well.

Trello has worked on improving its Kanban card wall interface since its launch. You can see the tasks of a project in these cards. The software allows you to drag-and-drop the cards. Doing this from board to board you can show whether a task has been completed or is in the process. If we speak in layman’s language, this card system really makes things easier than before.

JIRA

Atlassian’s issue and project tracking tool, JIRA, is helpful in easy management of issues in a project. The software is customizable, so it fits in any workflow. And, that makes it really a great choice for teams who dwell on flexible work culture.

By using the tool, you can track the work done by team members. Also, you can plan your projects efficiently by assigning tasks, setting deadlines and creating milestones. Since the tool has a neat interface, it’s easy to understand even for first time users. And, the people behind this tool are always coming up with updates to improve the software.

These 5 tools are certainly worth trying if you are looking for an alternative to Wrike. Loaded with many useful features, they can save you from all the problems in project management that you are currently facing with Wrike.

Priya Thakur
Priya Thakur is a freelance Content Writer whose interest lies in writing about different technologies and tools. Priya Thakur is a freelance Content Writer whose interest lies in writing about different technologies and tools. She loves sharing her knowledge with other like minded people who would like to know more about such tools and technologies that help them to improve productivity at work and raise the quality of their work life.