Project management software for a small consulting team

A small consulting team's project management needs are usually simpler than the software category assumes: a handful of active client engagements, a set of recurring internal tasks, and a need for a client to occasionally see progress without being handed full access to internal tools.

Asana handles multiple project views (list, board, timeline) in one platform and has a generous free tier for small teams, with client- facing guest access available on paid tiers. Trello's board-only structure is simpler to learn but starts to strain once a team is tracking more than a handful of projects with different structures, since everything is built around a single card-and-column model. Monday.com offers the most customization of the three, with more field types and automation options, at a price and setup complexity that exceeds what most small teams actually need day to day.

A small team with straightforward project tracking and occasional client visibility needs is well served by Asana's free or lowest paid tier. Trello suits a team that wants the simplest possible board and nothing more. Monday.com is worth the extra cost mainly once workflows get complex enough to need heavy customization.