# Migliori Software di gestione progetti - Pagina 8

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

   Il software di gestione dei progetti semplifica la pianificazione dei progetti, l'allocazione dei compiti e l'organizzazione del team, offrendo aggiornamenti sullo stato in tempo reale, gestione delle risorse, monitoraggio del budget e supporto per metodologie multiple come waterfall e agile, consentendo ai team di qualsiasi dimensione di mantenere il controllo del progetto e migliorare l'efficienza organizzativa.

### Capacità principali del software di gestione dei progetti

Per qualificarsi per l'inclusione nella categoria [Software di gestione dei progetti](https://learn.g2.com/best-project-management-software), un prodotto deve:

- Creare piani di progetto e struttura di scomposizione del lavoro (WBS) basati sull'ambito
- Definire, gestire e allocare le risorse in base alla domanda e alla disponibilità
- Creare budget di progetto e confrontarli con i costi e le spese effettive
- Supportare metodologie di gestione dei progetti multiple come waterfall e agile
- Fornire modelli di progetto che possono essere modificati o combinati per creare nuovi progetti
- Gestire le interdipendenze tra i compiti e il loro impatto sulle scadenze
- Generare automaticamente un percorso critico e aggiornarlo quando il progetto cambia
- Consentire agli utenti di aggiornare in massa i compiti senza modificare le interdipendenze
- Includere viste di progetto multiple come vista calendario o vista cliente
- Monitorare il progresso del progetto, l'utilizzo delle risorse e la produttività degli utenti

### Casi d'uso comuni per il software di gestione dei progetti

I project manager e i team di vari settori utilizzano il software di gestione dei progetti per coordinare lavori complessi e consegnare in tempo e nel rispetto del budget. I casi d'uso comuni includono:

- Pianificazione e programmazione delle tempistiche del progetto con dipendenze dei compiti e monitoraggio del percorso critico
- Gestione dell'allocazione delle risorse e del carico di lavoro tra i membri del team e i dipartimenti
- Monitoraggio dei budget di progetto, delle pietre miliari e del progresso in tempo reale per supportare il processo decisionale

### Come il software di gestione dei progetti differisce da altri strumenti

Il software di gestione dei progetti è strettamente correlato al [software di gestione dei compiti](https://www.g2.com/categories/task-management-software) ma differisce per scala e ambito; la gestione dei compiti si concentra su incarichi individuali, mentre la gestione dei progetti coordina interi team, budget e interdipendenze. Per le organizzazioni che gestiscono grandi volumi di progetti simili, il [software di gestione di progetti e portafogli (PPM)](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management) fornisce ulteriore visibilità e governance a livello di portafoglio.

### Approfondimenti da G2 sul software di gestione dei progetti

Basandosi sulle tendenze di categoria su G2, la gestione delle dipendenze dei compiti e il monitoraggio del progresso in tempo reale si distinguono come le capacità più apprezzate. Migliorata consegna puntuale e migliore coordinazione cross-funzionale si distinguono come risultati principali dell'adozione.





## Category Overview

**Total Products under this Category:** 635


## Trust & Credibility Stats

**Perché puoi fidarti delle classifiche software di G2:**

- 30 Analisti ed Esperti di Dati
- 121,100+ Recensioni autentiche
- 635+ Prodotti
- Classifiche Imparziali

Le classifiche software di G2 si basano su recensioni verificate degli utenti, moderazione rigorosa e una metodologia di ricerca coerente mantenuta da un team di analisti ed esperti di dati. Ogni prodotto è misurato utilizzando gli stessi criteri trasparenti, senza posizionamenti a pagamento o influenze dei venditori. Sebbene le recensioni riflettano esperienze reali degli utenti, che possono essere soggettive, offrono preziose informazioni su come il software si comporta nelle mani dei professionisti. Insieme, questi input alimentano il G2 Score, un modo standardizzato per confrontare gli strumenti all'interno di ogni categoria.


## Best Software di gestione progetti At A Glance

- **Leader:** [Jira](https://www.g2.com/it/products/jira/reviews)
- **Miglior performer:** [morningmate](https://www.g2.com/it/products/morningmate/reviews)
- **Più facile da usare:** [morningmate](https://www.g2.com/it/products/morningmate/reviews)
- **Più in voga:** [morningmate](https://www.g2.com/it/products/morningmate/reviews)
- **Miglior software gratuito:** [Smartsheet](https://www.g2.com/it/products/smartsheet/reviews)


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### Wrike

Wrike è una piattaforma di gestione del lavoro completa progettata per aiutare i team e le organizzazioni a semplificare la loro collaborazione, pianificazione dei progetti ed esecuzione dei compiti. Centralizzando tutte le attività legate al lavoro in un'unica posizione accessibile, Wrike mira a semplificare i flussi di lavoro complessi, migliorare la produttività e permettere agli utenti di concentrarsi sui loro compiti più impattanti. Questa piattaforma si rivolge a una vasta gamma di settori e dimensioni di team, rendendola una soluzione versatile per qualsiasi organizzazione che desideri migliorare la propria efficienza operativa. Il pubblico target di Wrike include project manager, team leader e organizzazioni di tutte le dimensioni che cercano di ottimizzare i loro flussi di lavoro. Che si tratti di marketing, IT o sviluppo prodotto, i team possono sfruttare le funzionalità di Wrike per gestire i progetti in modo più efficace. Casi d'uso specifici comprendono il monitoraggio del progresso dei progetti, l'assegnazione dei compiti, la definizione delle scadenze e la facilitazione della comunicazione tra i membri del team. Fornendo uno spazio unificato per la collaborazione, Wrike aiuta a eliminare i silos e promuove una cultura di trasparenza e responsabilità, che è cruciale per l'esecuzione di progetti di successo. Le caratteristiche principali di Wrike includono dashboard personalizzabili, strumenti di collaborazione in tempo reale e capacità avanzate di reporting. Gli utenti possono creare flussi di lavoro su misura che si allineano con i loro processi specifici, garantendo che la piattaforma si adatti alle loro esigenze uniche. La capacità di visualizzare le tempistiche dei progetti attraverso diagrammi di Gantt e bacheche Kanban consente ai team di monitorare il progresso a colpo d'occhio, rendendo più facile identificare i colli di bottiglia e adeguare i piani di conseguenza. Inoltre, l'integrazione di Wrike con strumenti popolari come Slack, Google Drive e Microsoft Teams ne migliora la funzionalità, permettendo agli utenti di lavorare senza problemi tra diverse applicazioni e migliorando l'efficienza complessiva. I vantaggi dell'utilizzo di Wrike vanno oltre la semplice gestione dei compiti. Centralizzando la comunicazione e la documentazione, i team possono ridurre il tempo dedicato ai compiti amministrativi e concentrarsi sulla consegna dei risultati. La scalabilità della piattaforma significa che può crescere insieme a un'organizzazione, accogliendo carichi di lavoro crescenti ed espansioni del team senza compromettere le prestazioni. Con oltre 20.000 clienti, tra cui marchi noti come Estée Lauder e Siemens, Wrike si è affermata come un partner affidabile per le organizzazioni che mirano a prosperare in un panorama competitivo, garantendo che i team possano lavorare in modo più intelligente e raggiungere i loro obiettivi in modo più efficace.



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## Top-Rated Products (Ranked by G2 Score)
### 1. [Assign It To Me](https://www.g2.com/it/products/assign-it-to-me/reviews)
  Uno strumento di gestione dei progetti per le società di consulenza.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 19

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Assignittome](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/assignittome)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2012
- **Sede centrale:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @ssignittome (8 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/assign-it-to-us/

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 73% Piccola impresa, 14% Enterprise


### 2. [Eralis Project](https://www.g2.com/it/products/eralis-project/reviews)
  Le soluzioni centralizzate di gestione del lavoro e dei progetti di Eralis sono completamente compatibili con SAP Business One, offrendo capacità avanzate per soddisfare le esigenze delle aziende basate sui servizi. L'Eralis Job Suite ti consente di gestire facilmente tutti gli aspetti dei tuoi lavori all'interno di un unico sistema.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Eralis](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/eralis)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2002
- **Sede centrale:** Saskatoon, CA
- **Twitter:** @EralisSoftware (195 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/17906850/ (3 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 54% Piccola impresa, 46% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Automation (2 reviews)
- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- User Interface (2 reviews)
- Easy Access (1 reviews)
- Efficiency (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Change Adjustments (1 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (1 reviews)
- Process Improvement (1 reviews)
- Slow Performance (1 reviews)
- Time-Consuming (1 reviews)

### 3. [Comindware Project](https://www.g2.com/it/products/comindware-project/reviews)
  Comindware Project è un software di gestione dei progetti che porta tecnologia innovativa per una pianificazione, esecuzione e collaborazione di successo nei progetti. È destinato a team e aziende che offrono prodotti e servizi sensibili al tempo, che ci si aspetta vengano consegnati con la massima qualità. Caratteristiche uniche: - La pianificazione automatizzata basata sulle priorità consente di eliminare la programmazione manuale improduttiva delle attività. Il piano del progetto viene creato automaticamente dopo che hai assegnato i compiti ai membri del team e definito le priorità con un'interfaccia intuitiva di trascinamento. - Il diagramma di Gantt predittivo in tempo reale rende facile rimanere aggiornati sullo stato del tuo progetto. Il lavoro ritardato viene automaticamente riprogrammato per il futuro per mostrarti le vere pietre miliari e scadenze del progetto. - Capacità di collaborazione del team senza pari aumentano notevolmente la produttività dei dipendenti consentendo ai team di collaborare nel contesto del loro lavoro. Comindware offre prezzi flessibili che dovrebbero adattarsi a tutta la gamma di organizzazioni ed è disponibile in versioni Cloud e on-premises.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 21

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [CMW Lab](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/cmw-lab)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2010
- **Sede centrale:** Foxboro, MA
- **Twitter:** @CMW_Lab (274 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1167436/ (20 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi
  - **Company Size:** 59% Mid-Market, 32% Enterprise


### 4. [Kantree](https://www.g2.com/it/products/kantree/reviews)
  Kantree è una piattaforma di gestione del lavoro veramente flessibile per liberare l'intelligenza collettiva. Dando pieno controllo sul modo in cui i team gestiscono i loro progetti e processi, Kantree ti permette di sfruttare il talento e la conoscenza del dominio dei membri del tuo team. Li aiuta a organizzare, pianificare e gestire il loro lavoro su un software visivo, collaborativo e facile da usare. Con la stessa libertà dei fogli di calcolo, i team si sentono più sicuri e consegnano in modo più efficiente.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 15

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Digicoop](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/digicoop)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2015
- **Sede centrale:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @kantreeapp (792 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/9177766/ (1 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 76% Piccola impresa, 12% Enterprise


### 5. [PlanHammer](https://www.g2.com/it/products/planhammer/reviews)
  PlanHammer è uno strumento tradizionale di gestione e pianificazione dei progetti per la reportistica a monte, combinato con bacheche di assegnazione dei compiti a valle agili, ottimizzato per la collaborazione e la comunicazione nel browser, su tablet e dispositivi mobili.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [PlanHammer](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/planhammer)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2015
- **Sede centrale:** N/A
- **Twitter:** @plan_hammer (37 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/No-Linkedin-Presence-Added-Intentionally-By-DataOps (1 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 60% Piccola impresa, 20% Mid-Market


### 6. [Ganttic](https://www.g2.com/it/products/ganttic/reviews)
  Ganttic è uno strumento di pianificazione delle risorse e gestione del portafoglio progetti, che fornisce agli utenti una panoramica dei loro compiti, progetti e risorse. Ottieni intuizioni, efficienza e controllo del processo di pianificazione. La piattaforma è ideale per pianificare più progetti, poiché consente di programmare persone, attrezzature, strumenti e strutture contemporaneamente. L'interfaccia drag and drop aiuta a riallocare rapidamente le risorse e i report misurano le prestazioni, garantendo un'efficienza migliorata. Monitora i progressi del progetto con diagrammi di Gantt visivi e condivisibili, mantenendo l'intero team aggiornato. Fai aggiornamenti istantaneamente e da qualsiasi luogo sulla piattaforma basata su cloud. Ganttic è una soluzione flessibile per utenti di ogni settore. Implementa la tua metodologia di pianificazione e vedi i piani diventare realtà. Con sede in Estonia, serviamo clienti da ogni angolo del mondo da oltre 10 anni. Inizia una prova gratuita oggi e scopri il perché da solo.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 29

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Ganttic](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/ganttic)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2007
- **Sede centrale:** Tartu, Tartumaa
- **Twitter:** @ganttic (976 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1198563/ (7 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi
  - **Company Size:** 59% Mid-Market, 34% Piccola impresa


### 7. [Planisware Enterprise](https://www.g2.com/it/products/planisware-planisware-enterprise/reviews)
  Soluzione software che supporta la governance end-to-end dei portafogli aziendali, dalla pianificazione finanziaria e delle risorse, alla gestione del ciclo di vita dei prodotti.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 26

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Planisware](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/planisware)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 1996
- **Sede centrale:** Châtillon
- **Twitter:** @Planisware (738 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/planisware (755 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Prodotti farmaceutici
  - **Company Size:** 96% Enterprise, 12% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Project Management (2 reviews)
- Customization (1 reviews)
- Ease of Use (1 reviews)
- Easy Management (1 reviews)
- Resource Management (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Expensive (1 reviews)
- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Customization (1 reviews)
- Slow Loading (1 reviews)

### 8. [Copper Project](https://www.g2.com/it/products/copper-project/reviews)
  Il progetto di abbonamento gratuito Copper è uno strumento di gestione online unico nel suo genere che offre semplicità nella gestione delle risorse del progetto e nella comunicazione. Dotato di strumenti all'avanguardia per assistere nei progetti complessi, Copper offre agli utenti la possibilità di gestire tutti gli aspetti dei loro progetti e di utilizzare il loro tempo e la loro energia su altri componenti attraverso una gestione efficiente delle risorse.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Element Software](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/element-software)
- **Sede centrale:** United States
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/copper-project/about/ (1 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi
  - **Company Size:** 47% Piccola impresa, 33% Mid-Market


### 9. [Deltek WorkBook](https://www.g2.com/it/products/deltek-workbook/reviews)
  Deltek WorkBook è una soluzione di gestione per agenzie, costruita tenendo a mente il processo di produzione creativa, che integra i processi di gestione dei progetti e delle risorse della tua agenzia in modo da avere dati e approfondimenti accurati e in tempo reale sulle prestazioni complessive della tua agenzia. Dai compiti quotidiani alla visione d'insieme; dal team di progetto che vive all'epicentro del lavoro al team di gestione incaricato del successo e della crescita complessiva della tua agenzia. Deltek WorkBook è progettato specificamente per Agenzie Pubblicitarie, Agenzie di Marketing e PR, Agenzie Digitali, Agenzie Interne e Team Creativi, e Agenzie di Servizi Professionali.


  **Average Rating:** 3.8/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 50

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Deltek](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/deltek)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 1983
- **Sede centrale:** Herndon, VA
- **Twitter:** @Deltek (6,580 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/163414/ (4,787 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Marketing e pubblicità, Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi
  - **Company Size:** 47% Mid-Market, 31% Piccola impresa


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Project Management (3 reviews)
- Client Management (2 reviews)
- Comprehensive Features (2 reviews)
- Time Saving (2 reviews)
- Time Tracking (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (3 reviews)
- Complex Usability (2 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (2 reviews)
- Not Intuitive (2 reviews)
- Not User-Friendly (2 reviews)

### 10. [Twproject](https://www.g2.com/it/products/twproject/reviews)
  Twproject è un software di gestione progetti collaudato, affidabile e amichevole, ricco di funzionalità e facile da usare. La flessibilità di Twproject lo rende una scelta eccellente sia per la gestione dei progetti delle piccole e medie imprese che per la gestione dei progetti aziendali.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 19

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Twproject](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/twproject)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2001
- **Sede centrale:** Florence, Tuscany
- **Twitter:** @twprojectnews (159 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/twproject/about (5 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Piccola impresa, 27% Enterprise


### 11. [MyCollab](https://www.g2.com/it/products/mycollab/reviews)
  UN LUOGO PER MANTENERE IL TUO PROGETTO SULLA STRADA GIUSTA COMPITO. PROBLEMA. RISCHIO. TRACCIAMENTO DEL TEMPO. PIETRA MILIARE. CALENDARIO. KANBAN. GESTIONE CLIENTI


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Mycollab](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/mycollab)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2012
- **Sede centrale:** Austin, US
- **Twitter:** @MyCollab (1,014 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/mycollab/ (1 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 80% Piccola impresa, 13% Enterprise


### 12. [AceProject](https://www.g2.com/it/products/aceproject/reviews)
  Software di gestione progetti per gestire i tuoi compiti, fogli di presenza, documenti e spese.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 13

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Websystems](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/websystems)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2002
- **Sede centrale:** Quebec, Canada
- **Twitter:** @Bridge24App (258 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/websystems (10 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 71% Mid-Market, 21% Enterprise


### 13. [Nutcache](https://www.g2.com/it/products/nutcache/reviews)
  Nutcache fornisce a freelance e team di tutte le dimensioni una soluzione orientata al business per gestire l'intero ciclo di vita della consegna del progetto in uno spazio di lavoro collaborativo; dalla stima iniziale alla fatturazione finale, attraverso la pianificazione del budget del progetto, il monitoraggio del tempo e la gestione delle spese.


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Nutcache](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/nutcache)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2013
- **Sede centrale:** Laval, Quebec
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/nutcache/about (23 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi
  - **Company Size:** 45% Mid-Market, 36% Enterprise


### 14. [Project Portfolio Office (PPO)](https://www.g2.com/it/products/project-portfolio-office-ppo/reviews)
  L'ufficio del portafoglio progetti (PPO) aiuta le piccole consulenze e le organizzazioni globali a raggiungere un maggiore successo nei progetti implementando un'applicazione di gestione del portafoglio progetti semplice da usare, basata su cloud ma scalabile a livello aziendale. Senza contratto a lungo termine, soluzioni preconfigurate, prova online gratuita e video di apprendimento, puoi gestire i tuoi progetti entro 30 giorni.


  **Average Rating:** 4.6/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 16

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Project Portfolio Office](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/project-portfolio-office)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2005
- **Sede centrale:** London, United Kingdom
- **Twitter:** @PPO (1,579 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/637053/ (19 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 59% Enterprise, 29% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Collaboration Focus (1 reviews)
- Customer Support (1 reviews)
- Efficiency (1 reviews)
- Filtering Features (1 reviews)
- Flexibility (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Learning Curve (1 reviews)
- Limited Functionality (1 reviews)
- Organization Difficulties (1 reviews)
- Time-Consumption (1 reviews)

### 15. [Bridge24](https://www.g2.com/it/products/bridge24/reviews)
  Strumento di reportistica per utenti di Asana, Trello e Basecamp. Bridge24 offre capacità avanzate di reportistica e esportazione per quei software di gestione progetti. Con una varietà di visualizzazioni, filtri, report avanzati, grafici interattivi e strumenti di esportazione, gli utenti sono in grado di accedere, organizzare ed estrarre informazioni preziose dai loro dati.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 7.8/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 9.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Websystems](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/websystems)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2002
- **Sede centrale:** Quebec, Canada
- **Twitter:** @Bridge24App (258 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/websystems (10 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Piccola impresa, 50% Mid-Market


### 16. [Thrive](https://www.g2.com/it/products/thrive-2020-01-30/reviews)
  Software di gestione dei progetti


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 22

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Thrive](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/thrive)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2016
- **Sede centrale:** New York, NY
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/thrive-global/ (618 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Top Industries:** Istruzione superiore
  - **Company Size:** 39% Mid-Market, 35% Piccola impresa


### 17. [Redmine](https://www.g2.com/it/products/redmine/reviews)
  Redmine è un'applicazione web open-source per la gestione dei progetti e il tracciamento dei problemi sviluppata utilizzando il framework Ruby on Rails. Supporta progetti e sottoprogetti multipli, offrendo una suite completa di strumenti per facilitare una pianificazione, un tracciamento e una collaborazione efficienti dei progetti. La compatibilità cross-platform e cross-database di Redmine garantisce un'integrazione senza soluzione di continuità in ambienti IT diversi. Caratteristiche e Funzionalità Chiave: - Supporto per Progetti Multipli: Gestisci numerosi progetti e sottoprogetti all'interno di un'unica istanza di Redmine, ciascuno configurabile come pubblico o privato. - Controllo Flessibile degli Accessi Basato su Ruoli: Definisci ruoli personalizzati con permessi specifici per adattare l'accesso e le responsabilità nei progetti. - Sistema di Tracciamento dei Problemi: Personalizza stati, tipi e flussi di lavoro dei problemi per allinearsi ai processi organizzativi. - Diagrammi di Gantt e Calendari: Visualizza le linee temporali e le scadenze dei progetti per migliorare la pianificazione e il monitoraggio. - Tracciamento del Tempo: Registra il tempo trascorso su compiti e progetti, facilitando una reportistica accurata e la gestione delle risorse. - Campi Personalizzati: Crea campi personalizzati per problemi, voci di tempo, progetti e utenti per catturare dati rilevanti. - Wiki e Forum Integrati: Ogni progetto può ospitare il proprio wiki e forum, promuovendo la condivisione della conoscenza e la comunicazione del team. - Integrazione con Repository: Connettiti con vari sistemi di controllo versione come Subversion, Git e Mercurial per una gestione del codice senza soluzione di continuità. - Notifiche Email e Feed: Rimani aggiornato con le attività del progetto tramite avvisi email personalizzabili e feed RSS. - Supporto Multilingue: Disponibile in 49 lingue, per soddisfare una base di utenti globale. Valore Primario e Soluzioni per gli Utenti: Redmine affronta le complessità della gestione dei progetti fornendo una piattaforma centralizzata che integra il tracciamento delle attività, la gestione del tempo e strumenti collaborativi. La sua natura open-source consente un'ampia personalizzazione, permettendo alle organizzazioni di adattare il sistema ai loro flussi di lavoro specifici. Offrendo funzionalità come il controllo degli accessi basato su ruoli, wiki integrati e navigazione nei repository, Redmine migliora la collaborazione del team, garantisce trasparenza e semplifica l'esecuzione dei progetti. La sua flessibilità e il set completo di funzionalità lo rendono una soluzione ideale per i team che cercano uno strumento di gestione dei progetti adattabile e conveniente.


  **Average Rating:** 4.0/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 256

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 7.7/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Planio](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/planio)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2009
- **Sede centrale:** Berlin, Germany
- **Twitter:** @planio (2,185 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1691654/ (7 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Software Developer, Owner
  - **Top Industries:** Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi, Software per computer
  - **Company Size:** 43% Mid-Market, 39% Piccola impresa


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Ease of Use (2 reviews)
- Easy Tracking (2 reviews)
- User-Friendly (2 reviews)
- Ease of Learning (1 reviews)
- Easy Collaboration (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Beginner Difficulty (1 reviews)
- Email Integration (1 reviews)
- Lack of Intuitiveness (1 reviews)
- Missing Features (1 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (1 reviews)

### 18. [Nuvro](https://www.g2.com/it/products/nuvro/reviews)
  Nuvro è un software di gestione progetti per aziende e team di tutte le dimensioni.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 15

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.7/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.5/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 9.1/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Nuvro](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/nuvro)
- **Sede centrale:** Phoenix, AZ
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/24776196/ (1 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 44% Piccola impresa, 31% Mid-Market


### 19. [Project Drive](https://www.g2.com/it/products/project-drive/reviews)
  Project Drive è un software di gestione dei progetti che permetterà agli utenti di rimanere concentrati e organizzati per completare i compiti in tempo e nel rispetto del budget. Gli utenti possono collaborare e commentare sui progetti con altri utenti. Le informazioni vengono tracciate e gli utenti possono visualizzare più versioni dei documenti.


  **Average Rating:** 4.5/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 14

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Pianificazione:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [TGMT Systems](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/tgmt-systems)
- **Sede centrale:** London, London
- **Twitter:** @projectdrive (538 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/the-project-drive/ (1 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 44% Enterprise, 44% Mid-Market


### 20. [Aspyre](https://www.g2.com/it/products/aspyre/reviews)
  Aspyre è un potente strumento software basato su cloud per la gestione di portafogli, programmi e progetti.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.6/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Mosaiquegroup](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/mosaiquegroup)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2005
- **Sede centrale:** Solihull, West Midlands
- **Twitter:** @aspyresoftware (5 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/533184 (9 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 55% Mid-Market, 36% Piccola impresa


### 21. [Binfire](https://www.g2.com/it/products/binfire/reviews)
  Binfire offre un insieme davvero soddisfacente di opzioni e le abbina a un'interfaccia davvero intuitiva con grande effetto!


  **Average Rating:** 4.1/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 12

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 9.2/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 10.0/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Binfire](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/binfire)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2011
- **Sede centrale:** New York, NY
- **Twitter:** @Binfire_Info (2,053 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1107095/ (3 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 50% Mid-Market, 29% Enterprise


### 22. [icTracker](https://www.g2.com/it/products/ictracker/reviews)
  Applicazione software di gestione progetti basata sul web che rende la gestione delle attività, il tracciamento dei bug e la gestione dei documenti senza problemi e semplice.


  **Average Rating:** 4.4/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 11

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Pianificazione:** 9.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.8/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.3/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Ic Soft](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/ic-soft)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 1996
- **Sede centrale:** Orinda, US
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1454968 (2 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 58% Mid-Market, 42% Piccola impresa


### 23. [awork](https://www.g2.com/it/products/awork/reviews)
  awork è la piattaforma di progetto numero 1 per le agenzie. Altri strumenti di progetto non sono stati costruiti per come lavorano le agenzie e per ciò di cui hanno bisogno per avere successo. Ed è esattamente qui che entra in gioco awork. awork è l'unico strumento di gestione dei progetti costruito specificamente per i flussi di lavoro delle agenzie: Gestire progetti complessi per i clienti attraverso team interni e collaboratori esterni — pianificazione, programmazione, collaborazione e monitoraggio del tempo tutto in un unico posto. - Panoramica completa: Migliore visibilità su progetti, team e deliverable. - Pianificazione veloce e affidabile: Piani di progetto più accurati, migliore utilizzo. - Collaborazione esterna: Aggiungi clienti e freelance senza costi aggiuntivi. - Monitoraggio del tempo integrato: Maggiore fatturabilità, meno inseguimenti. - Assistenza AI intelligente: Copilota di progetto personalizzato per un lavoro efficiente. - Onboarding guidato: Completamente a bordo in 6 settimane, successo garantito. awork è conforme al GDPR e ospitato su server Microsoft certificati ISO 27001 in Germania, garantendo che i tuoi dati rimangano sicuri e privati. Il suo design intuitivo assicura che tutto il tuo team lo utilizzi effettivamente - portando a una consegna più rapida e clienti più felici. Unisciti a oltre 10.000 team di agenzie che già lavorano meglio con awork.


  **Average Rating:** 4.3/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 23

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 9.3/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 8.1/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 7.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 7.5/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [awork](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/awork-765620db-584f-4180-8dbb-d90b9e66fbfc)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2021
- **Sede centrale:** Hamburg
- **Twitter:** @awork_com (373 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/awork-com/ (61 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 63% Piccola impresa, 33% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Project Management (4 reviews)
- Task Management (3 reviews)
- Time Tracking (3 reviews)
- Automation (2 reviews)
- Easy Integration (2 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Task Management (3 reviews)
- Color Limitations (2 reviews)
- Missing Features (2 reviews)
- Navigation Difficulty (2 reviews)
- App Functionality (1 reviews)

### 24. [Fruux](https://www.g2.com/it/products/fruux/reviews)
  fruux è un sistema unificato di contatti e calendari che funziona su piattaforme e dispositivi diversi.


  **Average Rating:** 4.2/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 10

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **Pianificazione:** 9.4/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Allocazione delle risorse:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.4/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Fruux](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/fruux)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2010
- **Sede centrale:** Münster, DE
- **Twitter:** @fruux (1,606 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/1402597/ (2 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Company Size:** 100% Enterprise, 60% Piccola impresa


### 25. [Intervals](https://www.g2.com/it/products/intervals/reviews)
  Prendi il controllo dei tuoi progetti e scopri dove va il tuo tempo con Intervals. Al centro di Intervals c'è il monitoraggio del tempo personalizzabile e la gestione delle attività, in modo che mentre esegui il lavoro impari dove va tutto il tuo tempo. Include potenti report predefiniti per analizzare i tuoi sforzi. Completamente funzionale e ideale per consulenti, designer, sviluppatori, agenzie creative, servizi IT e piccoli team. Include gestione dei progetti, modelli di progetto, budget, fogli di presenza, integrazione email, diagrammi di Gantt, gestione documenti, fatturazione, un'app mobile e altro ancora. Tutti i piani includono tutte le funzionalità standard. Prezzi flessibili basati sull'uso in base a quanto lavoro gestisci, non a quanto è grande il tuo team. Effettua l'upgrade per più progetti attivi e spazio di archiviazione documenti, non per le funzionalità. Tutti i piani includono utenti illimitati (eccetto Lite). Intervals è stato utilizzato a livello globale dal 2006. Scopri un modo migliore per monitorare il tempo e portare a termine il lavoro.


  **Average Rating:** 3.9/5.0
  **Total Reviews:** 136

**User Satisfaction Scores:**

- **the product è stato un buon partner negli affari?:** 8.4/10 (Category avg: 8.9/10)
- **Pianificazione:** 0.0/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)
- **Creazione e Assegnazione:** 8.9/10 (Category avg: 8.8/10)


**Seller Details:**

- **Venditore:** [Pelago](https://www.g2.com/it/sellers/pelago)
- **Anno di Fondazione:** 2000
- **Sede centrale:** Santa Barbara, CA
- **Twitter:** @intervals (319 follower su Twitter)
- **Pagina LinkedIn®:** https://www.linkedin.com/company/2454335/ (8 dipendenti su LinkedIn®)

**Reviewer Demographics:**
  - **Who Uses This:** Project Manager
  - **Top Industries:** Marketing e pubblicità, Tecnologia dell'informazione e servizi
  - **Company Size:** 74% Piccola impresa, 18% Mid-Market


#### Pros & Cons

**Pros:**

- Multi-User Access (1 reviews)
- Task Assignment (1 reviews)
- Team Collaboration (1 reviews)

**Cons:**

- Formatting Issues (1 reviews)
- Limited Features (1 reviews)
- Subitem Limitations (1 reviews)



## Parent Category

[Gestione di Progetti, Portafogli e Programmi Software](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/project-portfolio-program-management)



## Related Categories

- [Software di automazione dei servizi professionali](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/professional-services-automation)
- [Software di monitoraggio del tempo](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/time-tracking-software)
- [Software di gestione delle attività](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/task-management-software)
- [Software di gestione progetti e portafoglio](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/project-and-portfolio-management)
- [Software di gestione delle risorse](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/resource-management)
- [Software di gestione del lavoro](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/work-management)
- [Software di Collaborazione per Progetti](https://www.g2.com/it/categories/project-collaboration)



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## Buyer Guide

### Cosa Dovresti Sapere sul Software di Gestione Progetti

### What is Project Management Software?

To better understand project management software tools, it helps to clearly define what constitutes a project. According to the Project Management Institute, a project is a “temporary endeavor undertaken to create a unique product, service or result." This includes five phases that need to be completed to achieve the objective. The phases are: initiating, planning, executing, monitoring and controlling, and closing. Any project management software should provide features for all these phases. 

While the five phases stay the same, there are multiple approaches to project management. The most important include:

**The**  **phased approach:** It is also known as waterfall project management. The phased approach is a series of distinct steps that depend on the completion of a previous phase. Project phases can only be managed in a linear sequence, making it difficult to correct errors. 

**The**  **iterative and incremental method:** It consists of repeated cycles. This means a deliverable can be reviewed and improved after its initial completion. This approach, also known as agile project management, can be particularly beneficial in software development.

**Lean project management:** It uses lean management principles to reduce waste while maintaining a high level of productivity. This approach helps companies identify and eliminate tasks that do not bring value to the company and the customer. 

**Critical chain project management:** It is based on the theory of constraints (ToC), a management philosophy focusing on restrictions that may jeopardize the success of a project. By identifying the most critical constraints, companies can prepare to avoid project issues.

**Process and product-based project management:** It focuses on outcomes. It is a part of the benefits realization management approach. When the result is a product, the company defines and manages projects to optimize production and distribution. For professional services companies, the business processes are at the core of their project management strategy.

Project management software has evolved into new offerings, including professional services automation (PSA) software and project and portfolio management (PPM) software. PSA software includes back-office features, such as CRM and accounting, on top of project management. PPM solutions focus on unifying multiple types of projects and managing the interdependencies between them. Buyers need to understand the differences between these types of software to choose the best solution for their needs. 

SMB companies may benefit from a PSA solution that combines project management and back office, thus providing a single data repository and an integrated system. A possible drawback of PSA is that it may not always include robust back-office features, which is why companies may prefer to choose a separate accounting or CRM solution.

Medium to large professional services providers can significantly benefit from PPM software, which allows them to manage projects with multiple stakeholders. PPM can be quite expensive and needs to integrate with other systems, such as [ERP systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp) or [CRM software](https://www.g2.com/categories/crm), which usually requires extra investments.

Small companies are facing another critical challenge when evaluating project management software: the multitude of solutions that only provide subsets of a typical project management solution. A few examples are task management and project collaboration tools, which can be used to complement core project management features but not to replace them. While these types of software are more affordable than project management solutions and can be a good option for startups and micro businesses, they usually become insufficient as a company grows.

#### What Types of Project Management Software Exist?

Project management software is designed to be implemented in different ways, including best of breed, all-in-one suite, and point solutions. 

**Best-of-breed software**  

Best-of-breed software focuses exclusively on project management.

**All-in-one suites**  

All-in-one suites include other types of capabilities such as CRM or billing. 

**Point solutions**  

Point solutions are designed to complement project management tools by offering features such as project collaboration or project analytics. 

**Industry-specific project management solutions**  

Industry-specific project management solutions are designed for professionals in various industries such as design, real estate, legal services, etc. These solutions provide standard project templates and reports or KPIs for an industry or market. They are also tightly integrated with other software created explicitly for the same industry.

### What are the Common Features of Project Management Software?

The following standard functionality is included in most project management solutions:

**Definition:** Project definition functionality is the core of any project management software because it allows companies to define the project structure, which is the base of any business activity. A project structure needs to be carefully defined; it is difficult to make significant changes to it while it is implemented due to the risk of disrupting the project. At the same time, project management software should allow users to adjust structures to keep projects on track.

**Plans:** Project management software should provide multiple options to plan projects, such as templates and rules to define who does what and when. A project plan template is a good starting point for any project because project managers don’t need to start planning from scratch. Project rules can be used to define workflows for resource allocation, task dependencies, and project deadlines. Project plans should also take into account the risks that may impact a project. For instance, project managers may want to allocate more than the standard time and resources to complete a task. It is always preferable to plan for the worst possible scenario.

**Schedules:** Project schedules include milestones and deadlines, which establish when each stage of the project is expected to be completed. Depending on the complexity of the project, deadlines can also be assigned to activities and tasks. Project management solutions should include features to define milestones depending on the interdependencies between tasks. For instance, some tasks can only start when the previous ones are completed, while other activities can be done parallelly.

**Visualization:** Project visualization features (such as GANTT charts) provide an overview of all activities, tasks, deadlines, and milestones of a project. The ideal visualization allows users to drill down to each level of the project structure to find details on a resource or activity. Users with proper authorization should also be able to adjust visual schedules, and any changes to any action or milestone should automatically update any other related parts of the project.

**Workflows:** Workflows and processes define how activities are performed during the phases of a project. These features need to be customizable to adapt to the needs of each team and should provide sound logic to take into account project constraints and limitations. To improve accountability, workflows should include approvals so that supervisors, project managers, and executives take responsibility for the quality of the services provided.

**Tasks:** Task management is used to define, schedule, and monitor employees and their work. This can be critical to managing multiple teams working from different locations, as well as field personnel or external contractors and consultants. Project management software should provide the ability to adjust schedules based on unexpected changes or customer requests. To-do lists are also part of task management and are used to create lists of tasks by an employee or team. Using to-do lists, project managers can assign work to employees without giving them access to the entire project. To-do lists can also be used as checklists that employees use to track their progress.

**Resource management:** Resource management is particularly important because it can have a significant impact on the cost of the project. Each type of activity may require specific resources, which should be optimally used to keep costs down. Teams also benefit from the ability to allocate resources across multiple activities and projects, which allow them to acquire materials in bulk and save on purchasing costs. Besides, the ability to substitute unavailable resources with compatible alternatives can reduce costs and avoid delays.

**Documentation:** Project documentation functionality manages the process for all documents related to a project, such as contracts, statements of work, quotes and proposals, and so on. These documents are usually stored in an electronic format, making it easier for users to share them internally and externally. It is also crucial that a project management solution includes templates for documents and the option for users to reuse content.

**Reporting:** Reporting, analytics, and dashboards are used by all parties involved in a project, from employees to external consultants and even the customers. It is therefore essential for the analytics features to be flexible enough to easily adapt to each type of user. At the same time, sensitive information such as private data or financial details should only be shared with authorized users through secure portals.

Other Features of Project Management Software: [Capacity Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/capacity), [Critical Path Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/critical-path), [Dependencies Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/dependecies), [Issue Tracking Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/issue-tracking), [Mass Updates Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/mass-updates), [Project Budgeting Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/project-budgeting), [Project Map Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/project-map), [Recurring Tasks Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/recurring-tasks), [Resource Allocation Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/resource-allocation), [Task Prioritization Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/task-prioritization), [Time & Expense Capabilities](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-management/f/time-expense) 

##### Additional Project Management Software Features

Additional project management features are sometimes included in the core project management solution or delivered separately as addons or separate tools:

**Kanban:** Based on lean management principles, kanban functionality aims to eliminate wasteful work using visual representations of projects. Kanban boards include cards that can be used to group tasks and easily assign activities to employees or teams. These features are particularly useful for agile project management.

**Collaboration:** Collaboration between employees or between a company and its customers and partners can be critical to the success of a project. While collaboration platforms and software can be used separately from project management solutions, it is preferable to combine them in one system, especially for complex projects.

**Document management:** Project managers use documents such as statements of work (SOW) and work breakdown structures (WBS) to share project plans and information internally and externally. File sharing is an important feature that allows all parties access to documents. More advanced document management features allow users to collaborate on creating and modifying documents. Access to documents should be managed by role to limit access to sensitive information.

**Billing:** Billing and expense management isn't always required for project management, but can be very important for complex projects. When multiple parties are involved in a project, it is essential to ensure that the human and material resources used have been appropriately billed.

**Optimization:** Project optimization uses historical data to identify bottlenecks and other factors that hurt past projects. This allows companies to take corrective actions and avoid repeating the same mistakes in the future. For instance, if a contractor is always late or does mediocre work, the company should replace it with another services provider.

**Simulation:** Project simulation allows project managers to create and compare multiple scenarios for a project and identify the best option to be implemented. Each scenario describes different ways to allocate resources and define milestones and can also take into account various constraints and possible bottlenecks. This type of feature is particularly important for large custom projects with complex activities.

**Project accounting:** This type of functionality is usually delivered as a module of accounting software and project-based ERP software. Its primary purpose is to track project costs and revenue and consolidate any financial information related to project management. Project accounting provides critical information on the financial performance of each project or portfolio.

**Earned value management (EVM):** EVM is another way to track project performance. This type of software also provides features that monitor project progress. EVM helps companies estimate project costs, track actual costs, and calculate the earned value of the project. While any company can use this type of functionality, it is more beneficial for large and complex projects that require significant investments. For instance, EVM is a must-have for companies delivering capital projects such as infrastructure or urban development.

**Work breakdown structure (WBS):** For complex projects, companies need to break the project into smaller components and plan them separately. Different employees and teams can be in charge of each element, and external consultants or service providers can also be involved. Companies use a WBS to track the project and its components by monitoring tasks, subtasks, resources, and the people involved.

**Risk management:** Despite planning and monitoring, projects can be negatively impacted by unexpected events such as natural disasters, hacking, or changes in personnel. While it’s impossible to prepare for any risk, companies can use project risk management capabilities to identify potential issues. Project risk management software also helps companies create plans and corrective actions to mitigate risk when it occurs.

### What are the Benefits of Project Management Software?

**Resource management and cost tracking:** The main reason why companies use this type of software is to manage resources and track costs for nonrepetitive business operations. For instance, marketing companies usually provide standard services such as social media promotion, but they may also create customized campaigns for large clients. The standard services are delivered in the same way to all customers and are therefore repetitive and require similar resources, which means that their cost is usually the same for every client. Custom campaigns can be completely different depending on the needs of the customer, meaning that the resources allocated to each project will also vary, and so will its costs.

**Diversification of offering:** Project management software offers the ability to combine multiple types of services to diversify the offering of a company. This flexibility allows teams to adapt to the changing preferences of their customer and market demand. The ability to quickly respond to market changes can be an essential competitive advantage in highly competitive industry sectors such as professional services. 

**Effectiveness and profitability tracking:** Project management is needed to track the effectiveness and profitability of professional services activities. By allocating the right resources to the right tasks at the right time, project managers can deliver the project on time and on budget, which improves customer satisfaction and productivity.

### Who Uses Project Management Software?

Most employees, as well as the partners and customers of a project-based business benefit from using project management software. 

**Employees:** Project management software help employees involved in project execution, who need to know what they have to do and when. Employees also update the system when they complete tasks and use the software to communicate and collaborate with internal and external stakeholders. Through integration with other solutions, employees can track the time spent on each activity or check the availability of resources like equipment or components. 

**Project managers:** Project managers need access to all the features of the system to define projects and resources and monitor all activities, but also to intervene and modify any part of a project when necessary. This can only be achieved through alerts and notifications with different levels of severity, and which include workflows for escalation. Project managers are also involved in setting and managing access rights for internal and external users.

**Executives:** Executives mostly use analytics and reporting to monitor projects. Besides details on the status of the project, they also need information on the costs of the resources allocated and the overall effectiveness of each project. They can also benefit from using alerts and notifications when activities or stages of the project are completed. 

**Partners:** It is important for partners, such as contractors or third-party providers of services that complement the offering of the company. Since external contributors are only involved in particular activities at different stages of the project, they need to access the information required to do their job and nothing more. 

**Customers:** Customers may also use this type of software through dedicated portals to monitor the progress of one or multiple projects, provide feedback, and communicate with the service provider. For large and complex projects, customers may have a dedicated person or team responsible for the project; they could need access to the project management solution of the provider.

### What are the Alternatives to Project Management Software?

There are several alternatives to project management software which can replace this type of software, either partially or entirely:

[Project and portfolio management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-and-portfolio-management) **:** PPM focuses on project portfolios, which are groupings of projects with common characteristics, that share the same resources and can be planned and managed as a group. While PPM software often includes functionality to manage individual projects, project management solutions usually don't provide portfolio management features. This means that standard project management tools are not a good option for companies that need to manage portfolios of projects.

[Professional services automation software](https://www.g2.com/categories/professional-services-automation) **:** PSA is an ERP for professional services, which delivers modules for the front office (sales and marketing), back office (accounting and HR), as well as PPM. This type of software is ideal for medium and large services companies that prefer to use a single integrated system for the entire business.

**ERP:** Other than PSA, there are two types of ERP for project-based companies: [ETO ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/eto-erp) (for manufacturers of complex custom products in industries like aerospace and defense) and [Project-based ERP software](https://www.g2.com/categories/project-based-erp) (for government contractors). Typical ERP systems don't always include the functionality required by these companies, such as bidding, contract management, or time and expense management. Also, most ERP systems' project management modules aren't robust enough for manufacturing and government contractors. 

[Work management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/work-management) **:** Small and medium professional services companies don't always need PSA but often require features that aren't usually included in project management software. These features can vary by industry, for instance, marketing agencies need content authoring and document management functionality. Work management is a relatively new type of software that combines project management with collaboration and industry-specific functionality.

#### Software Related to Project Management Software

Most business software is related directly or indirectly with project management software, some of the most important ones are:

[Collaboration & productivity software](https://www.g2.com/categories/collaboration-productivity): Collaboration is critical for project management because there are always multiple parties involved. While project management software includes essential features for collaboration, more advanced software such as team collaboration software can be beneficial for large teams and complex projects. When it comes to productivity, new types of tools such as productivity bots software allow project managers to automate mundane tasks and focus on strategy.

[Content management systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/content-management): In some industries like marketing and advertising, content is the main deliverable of the company. Therefore, it is important for teams that rely on content to have the ability to manage libraries, databases, and other tools needed to create, track, and share multiple types of content. Depending on the complexity of the deliverables, project managers may need to use simple tools such as online form builder software, or complex solutions like knowledge management and enterprise content management (ECM) software.

[Partner management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/partner-management): Project managers often work with external consultants or companies specialized in business areas that the company doesn’t have the expertise to cover. For instance, companies may need to work with legal consultants to make sure that contracts and other documents comply with regulations. Outsourcing specific tasks to freelancers can also be more beneficial than hiring employees. In these cases, project managers need to track who they’re working with, what they are responsible for, and how they perform.

[Process automation software](https://www.g2.com/categories/process-automation) **:** Medium to large companies with complex operations need to define, implement, and optimize team processes to streamline operations. While project management software includes some features for workflow management, advanced functionality for process automation requires integration with business process management software. Another way to automate processes is to use robotic process automation (RPA) software, which uses bots to assist employees with repetitive and tedious tasks.

[Accounting software](https://www.g2.com/categories/accounting) **:** Accounting and billing software is used to manage a project's invoices and track costs. Accounting software can also be used for complex projects that involve teams in several locations that may have different financial regulations, currencies, or taxes. Billing software is also essential for large projects to consolidate different types of expenses related to the purchase of resources, rentals of equipment, or services delivered by contractors.

[Contract management software](https://www.g2.com/categories/contract-management) **:** Contract management software defines the terms and service level agreements for projects. Service providers must identify activities and milestones and ensure their customers have access to this information. Contracts can also be used for legal issues caused by late deliveries and the poor quality of the services provided, and sometimes to collect outstanding payments from customers.

[Customer service software](https://www.g2.com/categories/customer-service) **:** Customer service software is used to maintain the relationship with the customer during the contract and to ensure that terms and conditions are correctly applied. The customer service department is usually the main point of contact between companies and their customers; they must be able to react quickly and efficiently to any customer requests. They are also responsible for identifying issues that may jeopardize the relationship with the customer, and escalating them to project managers.

[HR software](https://www.g2.com/categories/hr) **:** HR software and payroll solutions are essential for large companies with many employees. These types of software are used to define job roles and responsibilities, wages, and other forms of remuneration, and work schedules. Since labor is the most important part of the total costs of any professional services company, it is critical to track it while also ensuring compliance with labor laws and collective bargaining agreements.

[ERP systems](https://www.g2.com/categories/erp-systems) **:** ERP systems usually include some of the features mentioned above but rarely all of them. When companies use ERP as their primary system and cannot afford separate solutions for customer service or contract management, they prefer a project management solution that includes these features. They may also choose to adopt tools or addons that complement their ERP and project management solutions.

There are also several types of services related to project management software. Related services can vary from external project management to project optimization, and can be delivered by a company of any size from independent contractors to multinational consulting companies:

- **Outsourcing:** Project management outsourcing is used by companies that do not wish to invest in the technology and the expertise required to manage projects. While this approach is mostly adopted for one-time projects, some companies use it regularly.
- **Advisory:** Project advisory services help companies define and implement strategies to improve the way they deliver projects or groups of projects. Advisors work with executives and project managers to determine how a company can optimize its offering to adapt to market changes, expand to new markets, or diversify its activities.
- **Consulting:** Consulting services for project optimization are essential for professional services companies that do not have the internal expertise required to determine what can be improved. Consultants with extensive experience can quickly identify areas of improvement, and suggest changes or new approaches to project management.

### Challenges with Project Management Software

There are hundreds of project management software and tools which may seem similar but aren’t. The difference between these solutions makes it difficult for buyers to understand exactly what they do and how they work with other software products. The most important challenges with project management software are described below:

**Features:** Not enough or too many features can be an issue for growing companies that either outgrew existing software or implemented project management solutions that are too advanced for their needs. The best way to avoid this problem is to evaluate project management solutions based on current and future needs.

**Integrations:** Lack of integration between project management software and other solutions creates silos of information that are disconnected, which can lead to data processing errors. User adoption can also be negatively impacted when employees use multiple systems and enter the same information in more than one.

**Reporting:** Canned reporting and lack of analytics is a significant issue for legacy project management solutions. New software usually provides more flexible analytics or integration with business intelligence tools. Another challenge is that more flexible analytics don’t necessarily cover advanced reporting needs. Buyers should evaluate vendors’ ability to offer the optimal mix of analytics features and flexibility for their specific needs.

**Bring your own software (BYOS):** BYOS is a trend similar to bring your own device (BYOD); it refers to the fact that employees can decide to use project management tools that are not approved by their employer. Since there are different tools available, many of them free to use, employees may be tempted to try them for their team or department. This trend may lead to the creation of information silos when different teams or departments choose to utilize separate project management software.

**Legacy software:** While most project management software products are web-based (meaning users only need an internet browser to access the system), some old solutions still need to be hosted by the company on its servers. On-premises project management (known as self-hosted project management software) needs to be installed on a server and on the computer of each employee who needs access to the software. Adding or removing users can be difficult. Additionally, old project management tools that don’t have a web-based interface aren’t very user friendly and cannot be easily configured.

### Which Companies Should Buy Project Management Software?

Any company that manages projects can benefit from this type of software, but project management software is essential for the following types of businesses:

**Professional services companies:** Professional services are usually delivered as projects, such as a marketing campaign to launch a product or the design of an apartment building. Each project can have different deliverables and timelines and require multiple resources (human and material). Professional services companies need to plan project management tasks, assign resources to each one, and monitor project progress to deliver on time and budget.

**Project-based manufacturers:** Project-based manufacturing (also known as engineer to order or make to order) refers to the production of unique products customized for each customer. A few examples of such products are conveyor systems for warehouses, drilling equipment for oil and gas, or shipping vessels. Project management helps these companies design, manufacture, and provide maintenance services for complex custom products.

### How to Buy Project Management Software

#### Requirements Gathering (RFI/RFP) for Project Management Software

Requirements should cover the entire lifecycle of the project, from scoping and estimating to planning, execution, monitoring, and closing. Depending on the complexity of its operations, buyers may want to create more detailed requirements for the functionality that is critical to the company. For instance, a business that outsources project execution would focus more on defining, planning, and tracking projects.

#### Compare Project Management Software Products

**Create a long list**

The long list is created by excluding the products that are not a good fit for the buyer. If buyers only want cloud software, all solutions delivered on-premises are excluded from the list. Another essential criterion could be the project methodology supported by the software. IT departments and services providers prefer to take an agile approach to project management, which means that all solutions not supporting this methodology are usually not considered for the selection.

**Create a short list**

The requirements list mentioned above is sent to the vendors included in the long list to provide detailed information on supporting each feature. Buyers should also ask vendors to provide customer references and pricing information. It is highly recommended to use objective third party analysis and software reviews to learn more about the vendors and their products. Using vendor responses to RFIs, customer references, reviews, and independent research, buyers can compare products to identify their strengths and weaknesses. At the end of the processes, buyers should have a list of two to four finalists that provide very similar functionality.

**Conduct demos**

The best way to differentiate between the products on the short list is to conduct demos of each product to see how they can be used in real-life scenarios. Buyers create demo scripts that include requirements and workflows specific to their company, and vendors provide a demo in real-time, which follows the script. Since very long demos can be counterproductive, buyers should focus on the critical features. For instance, instead of asking vendors to show how they create a project and add tasks to it (which is basic project management), buyers may want to focus on interdependencies between tasks or changes to a project's timeline. 

Other than functional requirements, buyers should also evaluate a product based on its ease of use and flexibility to make sure that it’s intuitive and collaborative. The selection team members attending the demo should rate each criterion or requirement on a predefined scale, which will allow them to consolidate all ratings and objectively compare software. 

#### Selection of Project Management Software

**Choose a selection team**

The selection team includes executives such as the CEO, CTO, or CFO, as well as project managers or members of the project management office team. It is recommended that the project managers involved have extensive experience managing projects and using this type of software. 

**Negotiation**

While the software's cost is usually an essential factor in negotiation, buyers should not compromise on features to save money. It may also be tempting to buy components or services that are not critical or important for the company. At the same time, buyers should try to get discounts or free tools and services to complement the project management solution. 

Medium to large companies should also take into account the ability of the vendor to help them update their business processes and best practices for project management. An engineering company and a marketing agency have very different operations and the project management software alone may not be enough to increase productivity. While they can be expensive, business process reengineering services are critical for companies with complex projects.

**Final decision**

The final decision should be made by the entire selection team. It should be based on the information gathered about each product, its vendor, and their ability to provide the functionality and services required by the buyer. Ideally, buyers should request information on the estimated ROI of the software. The vendor's contract length and discounts can also have a significant impact on the final decision. 

### What Does Project Management Software Cost?

On-premises project management software is sold as perpetual or named licenses, which allow buyers to use the software indefinitely and without renewals. The cloud or SaaS solutions use the subscription model, which licenses the software on a monthly or yearly basis. This does not include licenses for operating systems or database management, which are the buyer's responsibility.

Most project management software provide multiple tiers or editions, which are versions of the same software with different features. Many basic versions are free for a limited number of users. In theory, cloud products allow buyers to scale up or down quickly (add or remove users) and change editions. In practice, vendors try to sell packages or plans that are less flexible and only allow buyers to make changes at the end of the contract. The licenses' cost can vary depending on the user's role (administrator, employee, manager, or contributor). 

Finally, a project management solution's initial cost may include various services offered by the vendor, such as consulting, customization, integration, or business process reengineering. 

#### Return on Investment (ROI)

To determine the ROI of a project management software, buyers need to identify the product's costs (initial and ongoing) and its quantifiable benefits (increased productivity, less time spent managing tasks, better resource allocation).

The costs and benefits of the software aren't always obvious. For example, ongoing costs represent the licenses users need to access the system and include additional support, training, or software configuration. Large companies may also require a dedicated employee to manage the system, user access, or change requests. The main challenge with the benefits is that they are difficult to calculate. Therefore, buyers must estimate how the advantages of project management software impact their finances and profitability.

### Implementation of Project Management Software

**How is Project Management Software Implemented?**

Depending on the complexity of the software and the buyer's operations, implementation can be straightforward or complicated. 

**Small businesses:** Small businesses with essential project management needs usually adopt cloud software, which does not require installation. Standard project management software usually provides enough out-of-the-box features for these companies, so there's no need to configure the system or buy additional modules or addons.

**Mid-market**  **companies:** Such companies may require industry-specific features, data migration, and integration with other business software. These require an implementation plan and a dedicated employee in charge of the process. Vendor assistance is also essential, especially for configuration, data migration, and integration. 

**Enterprises:** Enterprises usually take a phased approach to implementation by deploying the software in each location or division at a time. This approach is preferable to deploying the system everywhere at the same time, which can cause significant disruptions and requires substantial resources.

**Who is Responsible for Project Management Software Implementation?**

Buyers should have a project manager in charge of the implementation, who works with a team of subject matter experts, and the vendor and its partners. 

While managers and executives aren't always directly involved, they are responsible for keeping the implementation on track. Any changes are recommended by the project manager and approved or rejected by the managers in charge.

**What Does the Implementation Process Look Like for Project Management Software?**

The implementation process is made of several phases, which may not always apply to all buyers. For instance, a new company does not need data migration services since it has no historical data from previous systems. 

The main phases of a project management software implementation are as follows:

**Data migration:** Migration of data from any data sources used previously by the buyer to manage projects, such as software, spreadsheets, custom solutions, and databases. While keeping historical data is essential for reporting purposes, companies don't need to migrate all the details of past projects such as project plans, GANNT charts, and so on.

**System configuration:** System configuration varies significantly from one company to another and can be a fundamental challenge. Standard project management requires little setup, but managing complex processes may involve advanced customizations and integration with other systems or records such as CRM or ERP.

**User management:** User management defines who does what in the system and assigns them access rights accordingly. An administrator has access to all features, including the user management module. Project managers can add and modify projects. Most employees can only see and complete the tasks assigned to them.

**Testing the software:** Software testing should be performed using a demo database, a copy of the database used for daily operations. Ideally, the demo dataset should include the data from migration and the system and user roles configuration. 

**Training:** User training can be done using online learning tools or in person (recommended for admins and advanced users). It also helps to train a trainer who can help new users with training.  

**Go-live:** Go-live refers to the switch from the old system (or multiple products) to the new project management solutions. Using both the old and new software is not recommended after the go-live, as it will generate confusion, double entries, and loss of productivity.

**Adjustments:** Some adjustments are unavoidable after the implementation. Generally, complex implementation and software require more adjustments after go-live. 

**When Should You Implement Project Management Software?**

It is recommended to avoid implementing project management software during a critical phase of an important project. When buyers use this type of software to manage project costs and budgets, it is preferable to finalize the implementation after the year-end financial closing process. This ensures that accounting transactions related to projects are closed and do not impact the new fiscal year. 

### Project Management Software Trends

**Cloud**

Cloud and mobile technologies are making project management more affordable and easier to use, which dramatically increased adoption in recent years. These technologies also allowed new players to enter the market and provide better and more flexible alternatives to legacy software. Multi-cloud is another trend that is gaining traction in the software market; it refers to partnerships between cloud vendors to deliver tighter integration between their offerings. Better integration can be beneficial for SMB companies with low budgets, but medium to large companies should also consider other options for integration.

**Collaboration**

Collaboration has always been an essential part of project management, but rigid project management software made it difficult. Recent technologies and higher expectations from new generations of users made vendors deliver better collaboration features, either out of the box or through integration with other software. Many vendors provide separate solutions for collaboration as part of their offerings while others only focus on this type of software.

**Functionality**

Extended functionality refers to the tendency to add more features, such as customer management, billing, or accounting, on top of the core offering for project management. Vendors use this strategy to differentiate themselves from competitors. This approach can be beneficial for SMBs who prefer to have project management and other features delivered as a single product. It can also be confusing for medium to large companies because the extended functionality isn’t always robust enough for their needs.

**Manufacturing**

Another trend related to project management software is the need for manufacturing and distribution companies to diversify their activities to increase revenues and provide a better customer experience. Traditionally, only manufacturers of heavy machinery or sophisticated equipment would provide installation and maintenance to customers to avoid costly mistakes. Nowadays, SMB manufacturers are adopting similar strategies but cannot afford to invest in project-based ERP to manage their new activities. Instead, these companies rely on project management or field service software, which are usually separate from their ERP systems.

**Agile project management**

Agile project management is a methodology that focuses on the collaboration between cross-functional teams. As opposed to the traditional waterfall approach, agile is based on frequent inspection of the progress of a project which can trigger corrective actions. This way, issues or challenges can be addressed quickly before they become significant and may jeopardize the success of a project. Agile project management also allows for rapid delivery of high-quality projects. While agile isn’t a new concept, it has been widely adopted recently because of its benefits, especially by IT and software development companies.

**Virtualization**

Virtual project management relies on a virtual team to complete tasks and monitor the effectiveness of a project. Virtual teams refer to employees working remotely across multiple locations. This approach may reduce project costs, but it can also bring challenges such as miscommunication between users from different countries and cultures, or the difficulty of scheduling employees across different time zones.

**Work management**

Work management is a new type of software that combines project management, workflow management, and collaboration process functionality to manage the flow of business data and operations. The main difference between work management and PSA software is that the former does not provide advanced back-office features like accounting. Work management will likely replace project management and back-office tools more and more in the future. Since work management solutions focus on services businesses, this type of software isn’t always a good choice for other industries like manufacturing or logistics.

**Tools**

Most project management features exist as separate tools that can be bought and used independently. Some examples include task management, time tracking, and resource management. Timesheets are another example of project management tools, these are used to monitor employees’ time on various tasks when they aren’t directly involved in project management. For instance, employees that install and maintain hardware don’t need to use project management software and can benefit from using timesheets.