Best PM Software for IT & Software Teams
The best tools for software development and IT delivery.
1. Jira
The dominant issue-and-sprint tracker for software teams, with deep Scrum and Kanban boards, backlogs and reporting.
Best for: Agile software development, engineering teams · Free tier; paid per-user tiers scale with features
2. Azure DevOps
Microsoft’s suite for boards, repos, pipelines and test in one place.
Best for: Enterprise software teams on Microsoft · Free tier; paid per-user
3. Linear
A fast, keyboard-driven issue tracker beloved by modern software and product teams for its speed and polish.
Best for: Product and engineering teams valuing speed · Free tier; low-cost paid tiers
4. Shortcut
A fast, developer-friendly issue and sprint tracker (formerly Clubhouse).
Best for: Software teams wanting simplicity · Free tier; paid per-user
5. YouTrack
JetBrains’ agile issue tracker and project tool.
Best for: Development teams · Free tier; paid per-user
6. GitLab
An end-to-end DevOps platform with issues, boards and CI/CD.
Best for: Teams wanting a single DevOps tool · Free tier; paid per-user
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