Best PM Software for Freelancers
Lightweight tools with time and invoicing for solo workers.
1. Paymo
Work and time management for client-facing teams with invoicing.
Best for: Freelancers and small agencies · Free tier; paid per-user
2. Todoist
A widely loved personal and small-team task manager.
Best for: Personal productivity and small teams · Free tier; paid per-user
3. Toggl Plan
A visual timeline and board planner that pairs with Toggl Track.
Best for: Small teams and freelancers · Free tier; paid per-user
4. Notion
A flexible docs-and-databases workspace that many teams shape into a lightweight project tracker.
Best for: Startups, docs-first teams, personal PM · Free for individuals; paid per-seat for teams
5. Trello
The classic, dead-simple Kanban board — cards and lists anyone can pick up in minutes.
Best for: Small teams, personal and lightweight workflows · Free plan is very usable; paid adds power-ups and views
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