Project Management Software
From individual "to do" lists to massive projects with multilevel teams, project management software is there to help. While the basics of time-line planning are similar in these programs, features such as graphical interface, import/export, printable reports, and multi-user updates make each of the following uniquely suited to different needs.
Web TimeSheet
Replicon's Web TimeSheet allows organizations to easily and accurately track time and expenses on projects. Features customized configuration to collect the information you want, generation of standard or custom reports on the fly, and integration with leading project management, accounting, ERP and Payroll systems. This web-based service has an Offline TimeSheet module. Download a free trial.
MS Project
Available in Standard, Professional, and Server with Web interface versions, MS Project integrates with all the other components of MS Office to add depth to your project management. Plus there's an interactive Project Guide to help create the most efficient project plan.
Bug-Track.com
Here's a web-based service specifically designed to log and track your project's bugs. You can access encrypted reports of your bugs, issues or defects from anywhere at any time through a web browser (or lock it into just your own web server). Unlimited users, unlimited projects. You can open a free trial account, and a full refund is guaranteed if you are not satisfied within 15 days. Here's a bonus: even if you cancel the service, you can still access the bug reports generated while you were a subscriber! Available in French and English.
InterPlan Systems, Inc.
InterPlan Systems offers two software programs to help carry your project from pre-planning through completion. Their project estimating program, eTaskMaker�?, provides for detailed project cost estimates, exportable to most of the popular scheduling tools available from Artemis, Primavera, Microsoft, Sciforma and Welcom as well as their own project management software, ATC Professional�?. ATC was designed specifically for the planning, scheduling, tracking and management of process industry (oil refinery, petrochemical plant, fertilizer plant, etc.) turnarounds. The company also offers consulting services.
AdeptTracker
Here's a straightforward project manager at shareware prices. Use simple data entry and mouse-drag positioning to establish and edit your projects and sub-projects. Schedule up to 10,000 tasks, with an undo/redo and automatic save functions.
Alexsys Team
In single or multiple user packages, Alexsys Team software has nice features like customizable databases, web publishing, chart making, and even web-based customer work requests.
Project KickStart
In DOS and Windows versions, this software has companion programs like Brainstorming and Negotiating. Ideal for small to medium projects, Project KickStart can also link to MS Project for expanded capabilities.
Minuteman Systems
Your project can toggle between a Graph Outline view, a Pert Chart view, and a Gantt Timeline view, as well as stated in text form. Up to 1000 tasks per project, and up to 100 projects in the "Plus" version. Information is exportable as a spreadsheet or to MS Project.
Ace Project
A web-based project manager that is actually free - to a point. Your first 5 projects, 5 users, and 50 tasks are free, then the very attractive prices apply for continuation of the service. Attach files and images to your tasks, track employee time, and get automatic email notification on task completion or change. Available in French and English.
