# Best Project Cost Management Software - Page 5

*By [Subhransu Sahu](https://research.g2.com/insights/author/subhransu-sahu)*


Companies use project cost management software to monitor the profitability of the projects they deliver. This type of software allows businesses to estimate the cost of delivering different types of projects, identify actual costs, and compare them to calculate profit. Project cost management software is used by project managers and project control officers to ensure projects do not exceed estimated costs. Accountants also use this type of software to monitor costs per project or portfolio of projects, and by type of resource (human or material).

Project cost management software can be delivered as a module of [project management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management) or [project and portfolio management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management). [Project-based ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-based-erp) also includes features for project cost management. When provided separately, project cost management solutions integrate with project, portfolio & program management software, [ERP systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems), and [accounting software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting).

To qualify for inclusion in the Project Cost Management category, a product must:

- Allow companies to define standard costs for resources and activities
- Create project budgets using estimated and standard costs
- Calculate costs per activity, project, portfolio, or customer
- Compare budgets and actual costs per project or portfolio





## Top Project Cost Management Software at a Glance
| # | Product | Rating | Best For | What Users Say |
|---|---------|--------|----------|----------------|
| 1 | [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (2,260 reviews) | Screenshot-backed time tracking for remote billing | "[Easy Time Tracking and Clear Productivity Visibility for Remote Teams](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/hubstaff-review-12970854)" |
| 2 | [Projectworks](https://www.g2.com/products/projectworks/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (214 reviews) | Professional services margin tracking with Xero integration | "[Reliable, Data-Rich Projectworks with Great Integrations and Support](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/projectworks-review-12888353)" |
| 3 | [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews) | 4.3/5.0 (831 reviews) | Billable hour tracking with project budget alerts | "[Harvest Makes Mundane Time Tracking Simple and Effortless](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/harvest-review-12862022)" |
| 4 | [Productive](https://www.g2.com/products/productive/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (73 reviews) | Project profitability tracking with budget-to-actuals visibility | "[Intuitive Dashboards and Powerful AI Reporting That Transformed Our Workflow](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/productive-review-13031933)" |
| 5 | [Ruddr Professional Services Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/ruddr-professional-services-automation/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (343 reviews) | Project margin visibility with billable time tracking | "[Affordable Ruddr with Excellent Support, Clear ROI, and Seamless QuickBooks Online Sync](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/ruddr-professional-services-automation-review-13093498)" |
| 6 | [Timely](https://www.g2.com/products/timely-time-tracking/reviews) | 4.8/5.0 (480 reviews) | Billable hour recovery with automatic activity tracking | "[Timely is the best data tracking app for any organization.](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/timely-review-8084200)" |
| 7 | [Oracle Primavera](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-primavera/reviews) | 4.4/5.0 (344 reviews) | Resource-loaded CPM schedules with earned value | "[Promising Tool with Scope for Enhancements](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/oracle-primavera-review-12906556)" |
| 8 | [Toggl Track](https://www.g2.com/products/toggl-track/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (1,555 reviews) | Granular task-level time tracking for client billing | "[Clean, Fast Time Tracking with Visual Reports](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/toggl-track-review-12640228)" |
| 9 | [Oracle Aconex](https://www.g2.com/products/oracle-aconex/reviews) | 4.5/5.0 (198 reviews) | Construction document control with budget approvals | "[Streamlines Project Management and Communication](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/oracle-aconex-review-12541171)" |
| 10 | [ClickTime](https://www.g2.com/products/clicktime/reviews) | 4.6/5.0 (1,154 reviews) | — | "[Flexible Time Tracking: Timer and Manual Entry with Clear Task Breakdown](https://www.g2.com/survey_responses/clicktime-review-13045642)" |


## G2 Grid® for Project Cost Management Software
![G2 Grid® for Project Cost Management Software plotting products by satisfaction and market presence](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-cost-management/grids.png?focus%5B%5D=5349&focus%5B%5D=144455&focus%5B%5D=1629&focus%5B%5D=42943&focus%5B%5D=138755&focus%5B%5D=20385&focus%5B%5D=1045&focus%5B%5D=2909)
Highlighted products: Hubstaff, Projectworks, Harvest, Productive, Ruddr Professional Services Automation, Timely, Oracle Primavera, and Toggl Track.
Underlying data: [Grid® JSON](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-cost-management/grids.json?focus%5B%5D=hubstaff&focus%5B%5D=projectworks&focus%5B%5D=harvest&focus%5B%5D=productive&focus%5B%5D=ruddr-professional-services-automation&focus%5B%5D=timely-time-tracking&focus%5B%5D=oracle-primavera&focus%5B%5D=toggl-track)


## How Many Project Cost Management Software Products Does G2 Track?
**Total Products under this Category:** 91

### Category Stats (Jul 2026)
- **Average Rating**: 4.38/5 (↑0.01 vs Jun 2026) The average rating of products in this category, based on all submitted ratings
- **Top Trending Product**: 4castplus (+0.38%) - Among all products in this category, 4castplus recorded the largest rating increase compared to last month
*Last updated: July 17, 2026*


## How Does G2 Rank Project Cost Management Software Products?

**Why You Can Trust G2's Software Rankings:**

- 30 Analysts and Data Experts
- 12,700+ Authentic Reviews
- 91+ Products
- Unbiased Rankings

G2's software rankings are built on verified user reviews, rigorous moderation, and a consistent research methodology maintained by a team of analysts and data experts. Each product is measured using the same transparent criteria, with no paid placement or vendor influence. While reviews reflect real user experiences, which can be subjective, they offer valuable insight into how software performs in the hands of professionals. Together, these inputs power the G2 Score, a standardized way to compare tools within every category.


## Which Project Cost Management Software Is Best for Your Use Case?

- **Leader:** [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews)
- **Highest Performer:** [Ruddr Professional Services Automation](https://www.g2.com/products/ruddr-professional-services-automation/reviews)
- **Easiest to Use:** [Hubstaff](https://www.g2.com/products/hubstaff/reviews)
- **Top Trending:** [Projectworks](https://www.g2.com/products/projectworks/reviews)
- **Best Free Software:** [Harvest](https://www.g2.com/products/harvest/reviews)


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## What Is Project Cost Management Software?

[Project, Portfolio & Program Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-portfolio-program-management)

## What Software Categories Are Similar to Project Cost Management Software?

- [Project Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management)
- [Time Tracking Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/time-tracking-software)
- [Resource Management Software](https://www.g2.com/categories/resource-management)