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Although a well-known tool in the project management world, Teamwork can be too complex and expensive for smaller teams. The free plan and the cheapest paid plan limit features \u2014 while more expensive tiers offer functionalities that small businesses simply don\u2019t need.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Having to bargain myself with price vs. quality vs. features on plenty of occasions, I started searching for more affordable options and software similar to Teamwork and explored their advantages and disadvantages.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Hopefully, the list I\u2019ve put together will be a good starting point for picking your new workspace!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Top 6 Teamwork alternatives \u2014 overview<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Ranked from the least to the most expensive, here is an overview of the main characteristics of the apps I tried out.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

App<\/strong><\/th>Best for<\/strong><\/th>Free trial<\/strong><\/th>Free plan<\/strong><\/th>Lowest price<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead>
Plaky by CAKE.com<\/td>Small teams<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>$3.99\/seat\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Zoho Projects<\/td>Software development<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>$4\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Trello<\/td>Kanban project management <\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>$5\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Productive<\/td>Resource planning<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>\u274c<\/td>$9\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
Bonsai<\/td>Freelancers<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>\u274c<\/td>$9\/user\/month<\/td><\/tr>
SmartSheet<\/td>Sheet enthusiasts<\/td>\u2714\ufe0e<\/td>\u274c<\/td>$9\/member\/month<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n

Do you need a Teamwork alternative?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Whether you\u2019ve been using Teamwork for years, only got started, or simply need a tool of its kind but heard negative feedback \u2014 there are other apps you can go for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Teamwork can be too expensive for small businesses, especially if they are forced to upgrade to higher paid plans due to 1 or 2 features. The tool can also be too complex for those who need a simple business organization platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

I\u2019ve looked for apps that satisfy the same needs as Teamwork<\/a> (project and team management), offer free trials, and are cheaper than Teamwork\u2019s least expensive paid plan. When I tested the apps, I used sample projects and created tasks of my own, tracked time, and tried to implement the processes we follow in our team on a daily basis.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re already a Teamwork user, I\u2019ve also highlighted how you can import your data to make the transition easier.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Are there any free Teamwork alternatives?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Yes, there are free alternatives to Teamwork \u2014 specifically, all apps on my list offer free trials, and 3 even have free plans:<\/p>\n\n\n\n