Project Management
6 tools reviewed, 2 of them free and open-source. Paid options run from $12 to $1,500.
Project Management tools
Jira Software
The default issue tracker for agile software teams, covering sprints, backlogs, and releases. Custom workflows and JQL make it viable for hardware and systems programs too.
Oracle Primavera P6
The standard for scheduling large scale engineering and construction programs. Handles resource-loaded critical path schedules with tens of thousands of activities.
Monday.com
Visual platform that lets teams manage tasks, projects and workflows. Board-driven rather than ticket-driven, which suits mixed engineering and business teams.
Linear
The issue tracker built for high-performance software teams, with cycles, projects, and triage. Keyboard-first design keeps the tracker out of the way of the work.
Microsoft Project
Traditional waterfall planning with Gantt charts, baselines, and resource levelling. Still the expected deliverable format on many client and government programs.
Notion for Engineering
All-in-one workspace for notes, docs, and project wikis. Databases and templates make it a low-friction home for design decisions and test reports.