Project Management software

[Clay Franklin]

I like MS Project. I have not used it in years, yet it is very powerful and adjusts all critical paths that are linked when one is changed.. Has resource mapping and all kinds of cool stuff like that.

[Clay Franklin]

Here are a few resources to compare. Basecamp is popular and Centraldesktop has a free option. great resource list of available applications (http://ceoworld.biz/ceo/2008/10/24/top-best-of-the-web-online-project-management-application-for-ceo%E2%80%99s-and-entrepreneurs/) and smashing magazines list of on line management tools (http://www.smashingmagazine.com/2008/11/13/15-useful-project-management-tools/) and a direct link to Centraldesktop (http://www.centraldesktop.com/)

[PpcJen]

I know this doesn't help you now, but apparently Google Wave is going to be "all that" and more! I can't wait to get a glimpse of it, myself.

I have heard wonderful things about basecamp, but haven't used it myself. That is what my friends are using and they love it.

I hope this helps you! ;)

[Baggs]

Ive also heard good things about basecamp, but use MS project. Is it just for you or for a team? I have looked at Phprojekt (http://www.phprojekt.com/) in the past and just looking at it it looks to have moved on some since then - but it was more than I eeded at the time.

[constance]

I think Basecamp might be the most well-used PM Software As A Service app. I thought I needed PM software and found Harvest for tracking time and it turned out that was all I needed. I think their data can get pulled into Basecamp. Harvest has an affiliate program (fyi).

[AffiliateMax]

Heard about basecamp when I came across this list recently:
50 Essential Web Apps for Freelancers:
http://web.appstorm.net/roundups/freelancing-tools/50-essential-web-apps-for-freelancers/

They recommend a few others but they seemed to think basecamp was the best: "Despite a lot of other sites copying their style, 37signals still lead the way in the project management space. Basecamp is simply the best application to manage your work. With a focus on simplicity and communication, it’s an enjoyable tool to use.

Ad with so many other web based applications integrating with Basecamp, it doesn’t appear that it’ll be knocked off its perch anytime soon."

[busymomma]

A year ago basecamp didn't have a way to track time and my clients had me tracking time in another program. Not sure if that has changed, but that was a horrible pain in the bootie.

I've been using http://www.myclientspot.com/ for over 9 months and have been very happy with it. It as a free trial and pricing starts at $15 a month. That's not my affiliate link, but I do have one of those as well ;)

[marksierra]

Holy cow! That link above that points to the list of 100 programs is incredible.

I can only add two things to that list, both of which I've not used:

TeamBox (http://www.teambox.com/)
Open Workbench (http://www.openworkbench.org/)

[bascilikapeter]

according to me MS project is the best.

[Regina]

I use BaseCamp and love it! But I also haven't used any others so I can't really compare it. ;)

[busymomma]

Regina, does the basecamp now have a way to track time in it? I liked basecamp, that was just the only issue I had with it a year ago. I think it's good to shop the options every once in a while ;)

[Regina]

Hey Val,

Yes it does, there's a video here:
http://basecamphq.com/demos/time

;)

[mikesmind]

Cindy, I see several people recommending MS Project. I saw that one of your requirements is that it be web-based. Another is that it would not cost much.

I am a certified project manager, managing software development projects for an insurance company using both agile and traditional methods.

Can you describe what you want to accomplish with project management software? I may be able to steer you in the right direction. If you would like to talk on the phone, send me a PM.

Mike

[aussieroo1]

I also use Microsoft Project because the features are useful. The program accomplishes tasks easier, including managing your time and resources.

[Clay Franklin]

Cindy, what is looking the best to you?

[Mike Murphy]

I sure like DeskAway.com. It's very similar (as in almost exactly the same) as Basecamp, but priced a bit better.

I've used both.