Solo Biz Soft Editorial Team Freelancers juggle several clients, deadlines and deliverables at once. A project management tool keeps it organized without adding busywork. This guide compares four popular options using the plans shown on each company’s own pricing page.
Prices were checked on 19 September 2026. Notion’s page showed prices in pounds when we checked from the UK, so we list them that way. Confirm current prices for your country.
Quick comparison
| Tool | Free plan | Paid from (per user per month) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| ClickUp | Free Forever | $7 annual or $10 monthly (Unlimited) | 60 MB storage on Free |
| Trello | Free | $5 annual or $6 monthly (Standard) | 10 boards and 10 collaborators on Free |
| Asana | Personal (free) | $10.99 annual or $13.49 monthly (Starter) | Free plan limited to 2 users |
| Notion | Free | £8.50 (Plus), as shown on the UK page | 5 MB file uploads and 7-day page history on Free |
Our top picks
Four options compared
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ClickUp Feature-rich
Best for: Freelancers who want lots of views and automation
Free Forever lists unlimited tasks, Kanban boards and calendar view.
Free; paid from $7/user/mo Try ClickUp -
Trello Simple boards
Best for: Freelancers who like a visual Kanban board
The free plan allows unlimited cards and up to 10 boards per workspace.
Free; paid from $5/user/mo Try Trello -
Asana Task tracking
Best for: Freelancers who want structured task lists
The free plan lists unlimited tasks and projects with list, board and calendar views.
Free; paid from $10.99/user/mo Try Asana -
Notion All-in-one workspace
Best for: Freelancers who want notes and projects together
A flexible workspace; the free plan trials AI features and limits uploads.
Free; paid from £8.50/member/mo Try Notion
ClickUp: many features, free to start
ClickUp’s Free Forever plan lists unlimited tasks and unlimited free plan members, with Kanban boards, sprint management and a calendar view. It also caps storage at 60 MB and limits Spaces, Whiteboards and automation runs.
The Unlimited plan is $7 per user a month billed annually ($10 monthly) and removes the storage limit. Business is $12 annually ($19 monthly).
Pros
- Unlimited tasks on the free plan
- Many views and features
- Low-cost paid plans
Cons
- Only 60 MB storage on Free
- Feature-heavy, so it can feel complex
- Some views are trials on Free
Visit ClickUpFree Forever plan
Trello: simple visual boards
Trello’s free plan lets up to 10 collaborators share a workspace with unlimited cards, up to 10 boards, unlimited Power-Ups per board and 250 automation command runs a month. Standard is $5 per user a month billed annually ($6 monthly), and Premium adds calendar, timeline and table views at $10 annually.
Pros
- Very easy to learn
- Free plan includes unlimited cards
- Low paid prices
Cons
- Free plan capped at 10 boards
- Extra views need Premium
- Simpler than full project tools
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Asana: structured task management
Asana’s free Personal plan lists unlimited tasks and projects with list, board and calendar views, but only for two users. Starter is $10.99 per user a month billed annually ($13.49 monthly) and adds timeline and Gantt views, reporting dashboards, forms and unlimited automations.
Pros
- Clean task and project structure
- Free plan lists unlimited tasks
- Starter adds timeline and reporting
Cons
- Free plan limited to 2 users
- Paid plans cost more than Trello or ClickUp
- More structure than some solo workers need
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Notion: notes and projects in one place
Notion’s free plan (£0 on the UK page) allows file uploads up to 5 MB, 7 days of page history and up to 10 external guests. Plus is £8.50 per member a month and lifts those limits, with 30 days of page history, unlimited uploads and unlimited guests.
Pros
- Flexible for notes, docs and tasks
- Free plan for individuals
- Plus lifts upload and history limits
Cons
- Free file uploads limited to 5 MB
- Needs setup to work as a task manager
- Prices shown in pounds on our check
Visit NotionFree plan
How to choose
If you like visual boards: try Trello.
If you want the most features on a free plan: try ClickUp.
If you also want notes and documents in the same place: try Notion.
If you work with one other person: check Asana’s 2-user free limit.
Frequently asked questions
Do freelancers need project management software?
Not always. A simple to-do list works for a few projects. A tool helps once you juggle many clients and deadlines.
Which has the best free plan?
It depends on your needs. ClickUp lists unlimited tasks, Trello lists unlimited cards, and Asana limits the free plan to 2 users.
Can I switch later?
Most tools let you export tasks, though not always cleanly. Test with a small project first.
Related reading: Best Free CRM for Freelancers in 2026
Prices and features were checked on 19 September 2026 and can change. Always confirm on the company’s website.