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Best Project Management for Freelancers 2026

10 tools ranked and reviewed

Simple, cost-effective project management tools ideal for freelancers and solo professionals.

Why Freelancers Need Specialized Project Management Tools

Budget-friendly
Simple to use
No team overhead
Quick onboarding
5
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Insightly

Modern, scalable CRM platform with AI, marketing automation, and customer service for growing businesses.

85/100
Freemium
8
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Teamwork

Project and resource management software for busy teams, integrating client management and automated forms.

83/100
Freemium

FAQ

What is the best project management tool for freelancers?

Based on our analysis, Notion is the top choice for freelancers, with a score of 94/100. It offers budget-friendly and simple to use.

How did you select these project management tools?

We filtered tools based on criteria important for freelancers: budget-friendly, simple to use, no team overhead, quick onboarding. Tools are ranked by our editorial score, which considers features, ease of use, and value.