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Top 10 Task Management Tools

10 ranked on capability, adoption, value, momentum and trust, with a plain verdict on every entry.

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Asana and Trello are the top task management tools available today. Asana suits growing teams needing structured workflows and detailed project tracking, while Trello is ideal for individuals and small groups preferring a visual, card-based kanban approach for straightforward day-to-day organisation.
RANKENTRYSCORETRENDFROM
1AsanaAsana was co-founded by Facebook co-founder Dustin Moskovitz and engineering leader Justin Rosenstein in 2008.95.0NEWGBP 8.89 per user per month
2TrelloTrello was acquired by Atlassian in January 2017 for $425 million.92.7NEWUSD 5.00 per user per month
3Monday.comMonday.com was originally known as DaPulse before rebranding in 2017.90.3NEWGBP 8.00 per user per month
4ClickUpClickUp offers over 15 different ways to view tasks, including Gantt charts, mind maps, and tables.88.0NEWUSD 7.00 per user per month
5TodoistTodoist was founded by Amir Salihefendic in 2007 while he was still a university student.85.7NEW$4 per user per month
6NotionNotion achieved unicorn status in 2019 after raising a funding round valuing the company at $2 billion.83.3NEWUSD 8.00 per user per month
7BasecampBasecamp pioneered the Ruby on Rails web development framework in the mid-2000s.81.0NEWUSD 15.00 per user per month
8WrikeWrike was acquired by Citrix in 2021 before being acquired by Vista Equity Partners in 2022.78.7NEWUSD 9.80 per user per month
9JiraJira is named after Gojira, the Japanese name for Godzilla.76.3NEWUSD 8.15 per user per month
10Any.doAny.do was originally launched as an iPhone app in 2011 and gained over one million downloads in its first month.74.0NEW$3 per user per month
LAST UPDATED 2026-07-20CURATED · UPDATED REGULARLY

The ranking, in detail

01

Asana

Manage your team's work, projects, and tasks online

A robust work management platform designed to help teams orchestrate their work, from daily tasks to strategic projects.

From GBP 8.89 per user per monthBest for Complex workflow management
95.0
02

Trello

Collaborate, manage projects, and reach new productivity peaks

A flexible, card-based collaboration tool that lets you organise projects into boards using the Kanban methodology.

From USD 5.00 per user per monthBest for Visual task management
92.7
03

Monday.com

A platform where you can build anything

A customisable Work OS where teams can build and shape workflow apps, projects, and everyday work processes.

From GBP 8.00 per user per monthBest for Customisable dashboards
90.3
04

ClickUp

One app to replace them all

An all-in-one productivity platform that replaces multiple apps with task management, docs, spreadsheets, and goal tracking.

From USD 7.00 per user per monthBest for Feature heavy customisation
88.0
05

Todoist

The todo list to organise your work and life

A clean, minimalist to-do list app designed to help users capture and organise tasks quickly across all devices.

From $4 per user per monthBest for Personal task management and simple to-do lists
85.7
06

Notion

The connected workspace where better, faster work happens

An all-in-one workspace that combines notes, tasks, wikis, and databases into a single flexible application.

From USD 8.00 per user per monthBest for Documentation and knowledge bases
83.3
07

Basecamp

The all in one toolkit for working remotely

A project management and team communication tool structured around distinct project spaces to reduce chaos.

From USD 15.00 per user per monthBest for Remote team communication
81.0
08

Wrike

The most versatile work management platform

A powerful project management software built for enterprise-level teams requiring robust resource management and reporting.

From USD 9.80 per user per monthBest for Enterprise scale resource management
78.7
09

Jira

The #1 software development tool used by agile teams

An issue and project tracking software tailored specifically for software development teams using Agile methodologies.

From USD 8.15 per user per monthBest for Software development tracking
76.3
10

Any.do

Achieve more together with your team and family

A streamlined daily planner app featuring task lists, calendar integration, and daily workspace planning.

From $3 per user per monthBest for Daily scheduling and personal productivity
74.0

Frequently asked questions

What is a task management tool?

A task management tool is software designed to help individuals and teams create, organise, prioritise, and track the progress of their tasks and projects from conception to completion.

How do I choose the right task management tool?

You should choose a tool based on your team size, budget, technical expertise, and specific workflow needs. Visual teams often prefer Kanban boards like Trello, while complex projects suit structured tools like Asana or ClickUp.

Are there free task management tools available?

Yes, many popular task management platforms offer robust free tiers with basic features, including Trello, Todoist, Asana, and ClickUp, which are ideal for individuals or very small teams.

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