Projects require lots of planning, organization, communication, and coordination between members. Popular online project management applications address the following functions in getting things done:

• Project planning
• Task management
• Document sharing
• Contact management
• Time tracking
• Communication tools
• Issue handling
• Reports
• Notifications

After scanning the web in search of the more popular free web-based project management applications available, I gave them all a spin. I have compiled the list below along with a brief summary of their provided features for free accounts.

Central Desktop - This has to be my top pick with it’s straight forward layout and the various different workspace types such as project management, wikis, databases, project blogs, and user forums. The video tutorials make it easy to learn how to Read more »