In a Nutshell
ProjectManager is one of the easiest project management solutions to set up and use. True, the user interface looks like it was designed in the first decade of the 2000s (as indeed it was), but ProjectManager just gets the job done. With an impressive suite of tools for planning and collaborating on projects, it’s easy to see why tens of thousands of businesses use this web-based project management software.
Pros
- No training required to use it
- Web-based – just open your browser and log in
- Free tutorial videos
- Access to Zapier productivity apps
- Seamless integration with Microsoft and Google apps
Cons
ProjectManager at a Glance
| Best for | Task management, time and budget tracking, creating projects with minimal setup |
| Price range | $15-25 per user per month |
| Free Trial | 30 days |
| Integrations | 1,000+ tools |
| Apps | Web-based |
Top Features
ProjectManager offers a suite of essential tools for planning out and managing projects. All tools are accessible online. To get started, just open up your web browser and log in to your ProjectManager account.
Highlights include:
Project dashboards.Dashboard widgets let you monitor tasks, teams, budgets, and more. Red, green, and yellow color coding makes it easy to distinguish between items. The project dashboard updates instantly when tasks, teams and projects make progress, so you know at all times if you’re on track. Overview Dashboards lets you group similar projects together for a high-level view in a single dashboard.
Project reports.Generate project reports on your team’s status with one click. Choose from different options, including project status, tasks, timesheet, workload, expenses, and more. Customize your reports as needed, filter for only the projects and data columns you want, and drill down to see specific team members or tasks. Users can review and export as a PDF, Word, or Excel file at the click of a button.
Task management.Task management and collaboration tools let you order, group, and track the progress of tasks in all your projects. Capabilities include: adding task descriptions with links, bullets, and formatted text; attaching notes and files with unlimited storage; and setting task dependencies and priority so team members know what to work on next.
Time management tools.Timesheets help you log hours, streamline payroll, and reduce costs. When teams submit hours and get approval, the timesheets are automatically locked, secured, and saved. As your team updates their tasks, they can measure their progress and log hours. This way, you can keep on top of how long team members spend on tasks and spot issues ahead of time.”
Notifications.In-app and email notifications ensure your entire team works in sync. Each team member can customize their notifications to ensure they only see what they need.
Visualization
ProjectManager lets you view your data in one of four formats: task lists, calendars, Gantt charts, and Kanban boards. It also offers dozens of free templates including work schedule templates, task tracking templates, and change log templates.
Integrations
ProjectManager offers seamless integration with Zapier, Microsoft, and Google apps.
- Zapier offers access to hundreds of productivity tools, including Salesforce, QuickBooks, Xero, and Dropbox.
- The Microsoft integration allows you to import and export data from any Microsoft tools, including MS Project Plans, Excel, Exchange, and Office 365. This includes seamless data round-tripping with Microsoft Project files including planned dates and linked task dependencies, work breakdown structures and resources.
- The GoogleApps integration helps you and your team keep project data and files up-to-date across all Google apps. It even lets you update tasks directly from your Gmail account.
Plans & Pricing
ProjectManager offers a choice of four plans: Personal, Team, Business, and Enterprise. Prices range from $15 per user per month for Personal to $25 per user per month for Business. Enterprise has custom pricing and is only recommended for large organizations. All plans include standard support, while the higher-priced plans also include dedicated support. The free trial period is 30 days.
| Personal | Team | Business | |
| Price (per user/month) | $15 | $20 | $25 |
| Best for | Basic project plans | Team collaboration | Managing multiple projects |
| Minimum users | 5 users | 10 users | 15 users |
Personal offers basic task management via task lists, calendars, Gantt charts, or Kanban boards.
Team adds team management capabilities, including timesheets and holidays.
Business offers full project management capabilities, including overview dashboards, advanced reports, project groups, timesheet approvals, and expenses and budgeting tools. It also includes product training and a dedicated account manager.
Ease of Use
As mentioned, ProjectManager is one of the easiest project management tools to set up and use. Everything takes place online on a web-based platform, with no need to download anything. The user permissions are fairly basic but easy to set up and control.
Privacy & Security
As a web-based platform, ProjectManager uses 256-bit SSL encryption to safeguard customer data. All data between your browser and the ProjectManager cloud is established through an HTTPS connection which encrypts communication and secures your web server identity.
ProjectManager’s servers are located at Liquid Web’s high-security Michigan data centers. The servers and cloud platform meet the following standards: SSAE-16 Audit Compliance,HIPAA Capable.
Customer support
First things first, ProjectManager offers a treasure trove of free tutorials and guides that you can access without a subscription. These resources are useful not only for getting to know the platform but also for deciding whether to use it in the first place. As a user, you’ll have access to phone and email support between the hours of 8am – 5pm Central time. Business and Enterprise subscribers also get dedicated support and onboarding.
User Testimonials
“ProjectManager.com offers fabulous tools that rival Microsoft Project and are indeed a better all-round experience.”
-Steve Olenski, Forbes
“It gives us the ability to track the hours of my team and see where we’re profitable, right down to the task level.”
-Chris Neilson, Allegiance
“It’s easy to use with no training. I simply logged in. It was very self-explanatory and user-friendly. It just works!”
-Jamie Walsworth, TenMast Software
Bottom Line
For a tried, tested, and reliable project management solution, look no farther than ProjectManager. This web-based platform has been serving business since 2008, when the project management software market was in its infancy. To this day it remains one of the easiest platforms to use and set up.
