{"id":35978,"date":"2026-03-01T09:37:39","date_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:37:39","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/?p=35978"},"modified":"2026-03-01T09:40:14","modified_gmt":"2026-03-01T09:40:14","slug":"consultant-project-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/consultant-project-management-software","title":{"rendered":"6 Project Management Tools for Consultants: Features, Pricing &amp; More"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If there\u2019s one thing I\u2019ve learned from years of managing projects, both as an internal and external PM, it\u2019s that consulting is a different beast entirely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>When you\u2019re an internal project manager, you usually have one &#8220;client&#8221;, a set salary, and no pressing need to generate profit. But as a consultant, you\u2019re juggling multiple clients, fighting to protect your margins, and constantly worrying about billing to get cash through the door.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultants need <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/project-management-software\/\">project management software<\/a> that:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Is easy to use<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Tracks <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/how-to-track-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\" title=\"billable hours\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2470\">billable hours<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Accommodates multiple clients<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Provides insights into project progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>This guide explores six of the best project management tools for consultants. We\u2019ll cut through the marketing fluff to review the pros, cons, and costs of each tool, then dive into the key <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\" title=\"time tracking\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2469\">time tracking<\/a> features you need for managing client work and keeping your sanity intact.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6 best project management software for consultants<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Before we dive into the details, here\u2019s a quick glance of the tools we\u2019ve tested.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tool <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Free plan? <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Lowest paid price <\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for <\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Toggl Focus<\/td><td>Yes (up to 5 users)<\/td><td>$9\/user\/mo<\/td><td>Easy time tracking and reality-based capacity planning<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>ClickUp<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>$7\/user\/mo<\/td><td>Broad feature set and consultant-ready collaboration tools<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>monday work management<\/td><td>Yes (limited to 2 users)<\/td><td>$9\/user\/mo<\/td><td>Customization to unique consultant workflows<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Trello <\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>$5\/user\/mo<\/td><td>Simple Kanban-style delivery<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Miro<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><td>$8\/user\/mo<\/td><td>Visual collaboration and exploring \u2018big ideas\u2019 with clients<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Productive <\/td><td>No (14 day trial only)<\/td><td>$9\/user\/mo<\/td><td>End-to-end consultancy workflow at a premium price<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Toggl Focus<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: Easy time tracking and reality-based capacity planning<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"519\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-1024x519.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57703\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-1024x519.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-300x152.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-768x389.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-1536x778.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-746x378.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-1152x584.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-1500x760.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus-112x57.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Toggl-Focus.png 1928w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/\">Toggl Focus<\/a> tackles one of the biggest (but often underestimated) causes of project failure: poor time tracking and management.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While other tools see time tracking as an afterthought, Toggl Focus puts time data at the center of everything it does. As a project delivery tool, it bridges the gap between high-level <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/visual-planning\/\">visual planning<\/a> and granular time and project management, so you deliver on time, and get paid what you\u2019re owed, for each and every client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>On top of this, Toggl Focus has powerful resourcing and reporting features, making it easy to manage junior consultants while reporting outwards to clients. And to round it off, there\u2019s even free guest access to invite clients in, boosting collaboration, accountability, and transparency for every project.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Time tracking and billing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Built on the foundations of Toggl Track (which many consultants already use), Toggl Focus makes sure you never have to guess how long tasks take; your plans are based on real-time data. You can track time in many ways, including through the browser plugin or in-app timers.<br><br>For task-based tracking, open a task record to start a timer, estimate task durations, and use this information to compare actual time logged against your original estimate to get a detailed forecast vs. actual view.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"360\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-plan-draft.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58199\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-plan-draft.png 512w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-plan-draft-300x211.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Project-plan-draft-112x79.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>As you\u2019re working through each of your consulting projects, use dashboard reports to see where and how you\u2019ve spent your time, diving into key metrics such as daily time logged, time logged by project, and time logged by client.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"279\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Reports-in-Toggl-Focus.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58200\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Reports-in-Toggl-Focus.png 512w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Reports-in-Toggl-Focus-300x163.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Reports-in-Toggl-Focus-112x61.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>At the task, project, or client level, tag whether time entries are billable or non-billable to give you clarity over what needs invoicing at the end of every week or month.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-video\"><video controls src=\"https:\/\/canada1.discourse-cdn.com\/flex012\/uploads\/toggl1\/original\/2X\/a\/ad23c265b261abe4a1e3fde8072a9a3f27724f84.mp4\"><\/video><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>From there, there\u2019s no need to send time data elsewhere to start getting paid. Simply dive into your time reports to gain a clear view of your total billable and non-billable records.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"342\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time-1024x342.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58201\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time-1024x342.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time-300x100.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time-768x257.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time-746x249.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time-112x37.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Billable-and-non-billable-time.png 1035w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you need to generate an invoice, all the variables you need are pre-populated to create an invoice that\u2019s ready to send to your clients straight away.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"460\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Invoice-in-Toggl-Focus.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58202\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Invoice-in-Toggl-Focus.png 460w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Invoice-in-Toggl-Focus-270x300.png 270w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Invoice-in-Toggl-Focus-363x404.png 363w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Invoice-in-Toggl-Focus-101x112.png 101w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 460px) 100vw, 460px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Project planning views<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>As a consultant juggling different clients, having flexibility for your planning is a must. With Toggl Focus, there\u2019s something for every type of planner \u2014 whether you\u2019re a Kanban warrior, to-do list ticker, or an old-school Gantt charter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The Board view provides a Kanban-style layout, allowing you to move tasks through stages such as \u201cTo-do,\u201d \u201cBlocked,\u201d and \u201cIn Progress.\u201d This gives you ultimate visibility, showing you at a glance where your bottlenecks are, what\u2019s on the list for today, and what\u2019s waiting for you in the future.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Board-view-2.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58203\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Board-view-2.png 512w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Board-view-2-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Board-view-2-112x68.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you like seeing your work mapped out over weeks, months, or quarters instead, the Timeline view is the perfect place for you. Here, you can track milestones and key deliverables at a high level or filter by team member, project, or task when you need to drill down into the details.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"340\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Toggl-focus-timeline.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57505\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Toggl-focus-timeline.png 512w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Toggl-focus-timeline-300x199.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Toggl-focus-timeline-112x74.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Within the Timeline, features such as project color codes, drag-and-drop timelines, and quick task creation also make context switching easy, with full flexibility to adjust your plans around your client\u2019s changing needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Lastly, if you\u2019re a to-do-list ticker, like all good project planning tools, it\u2019s easy to see your tasks in a straightforward list view. Customize the columns to show the data that matters to you, and easily assign tasks to team members or clients to keep your consultancy projects moving forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"512\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tasks-in-Toggl-focus.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58204\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tasks-in-Toggl-focus.png 512w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tasks-in-Toggl-focus-300x181.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Tasks-in-Toggl-focus-112x68.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 512px) 100vw, 512px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Capacity and resource planning&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>For those managing a larger team of consultants, project, time, and capacity planning come together to let you master <a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/resource-planning\/\">resource planning<\/a> perfectly.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"712\" height=\"552\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-view-in-Focus-.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58070\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-view-in-Focus-.png 712w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-view-in-Focus--300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-view-in-Focus--521x404.png 521w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/12\/Timeline-view-in-Focus--112x87.png 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 712px) 100vw, 712px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Alongside your core project tasks, Toggl Focus uncovers \u201cactual capacity\u201d by overlaying public holidays, time records, and PTO to go past who just \u201cseems\u201d free to get a view of who\u2019s \u201cactually\u201d free.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This capacity and resource data builds over time, so you move from being reactive to proactive. Forecast long-term workloads to anticipate hiring needs and rebalance resources before you have a client conflict.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Toggl Focus purposefully avoids some heavy, complex features found in other HR processing or CRM tools. Instead, our deliberately lean platform focuses on the key features consultants need: time tracking, billable hours, and client collaboration.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Toggl Focus pricing:<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> Free for up to five users. Includes unlimited projects and basic time tracking.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter (from $9\/user\/mo): <\/strong>Adds Timeline views, recurring tasks, and billable rates.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium (from $20\/user\/mo):<\/strong> For scaling teams needing full capacity management and deeper utilization insights.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. ClickUp<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: Broad feature set and consultant-ready collaboration tools<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"559\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--1024x559.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--1024x559.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--300x164.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--768x419.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--1536x839.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--740x404.png 740w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--1152x629.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--1099x600.png 1099w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--1476x806.png 1476w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp--112x61.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/ClickUp-.png 1681w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">ClickUp<\/a> markets itself as &#8220;one app to replace them all,&#8221; and for consultants who love to tinker and configure every little detail, it packs in a huge amount of functionality into one platform. Its all-in-one functionality includes document creation and collaborative whiteboards, making it easy to run end-to-end client projects in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp\u2019s key strengths&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The &#8220;Everything&#8221; View: <\/strong>For consultants juggling 10 different client projects, the &#8220;Everything&#8221; view is a lifesaver. It aggregates tasks from all your different projects into one master list, so you don&#8217;t miss a deadline.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Guest access: <\/strong>ClickUp has robust permission settings, but also allows for external and team collaboration. You can invite a client as a &#8220;Guest&#8221; to a specific folder or list without them seeing the rest of your workspace.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Docs and whiteboards:<\/strong> Having your scoping documents and brainstorming sessions right next to your tasks is very convenient while also creating a slick and professional appearance for high-value clients.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp\u2019s limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The learning curve:<\/strong> Because it does <em>so much<\/em>, ClickUp can be overwhelming. Small teams can experience &#8220;feature fatigue&#8221; where they spend more time setting up ClickUp automations than actually doing client work, which isn\u2019t ideal for the bill-by-the-hour model.<br><br><em>\u201cThe app is very tricky to use and can be slow when handling a large amount of data.<\/em>\u201d \u2014<a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/clickup\/reviews\/clickup-review-11090955\" target=\"_blank\"> IT professional<br><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">ClickUp\u2019s pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free: <\/strong>Generous free plan, but limits some advanced features like<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/online-gantt-chart\/\"> online Gantt charts<\/a>.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited (from $7\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Unlocks unlimited storage, integrations (Slack, Microsoft, Google), and dashboards.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business (from $12\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Adds advanced time tracking features and<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/workload-management-software\"> workload management software<\/a> capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. monday work management<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: Customization to unique consultant workflows<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"396\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-1024x396.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57470\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-1024x396.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-300x116.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-768x297.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-1536x595.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-746x289.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-1152x446.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-1500x581.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management-112x43.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/08\/monday-work-management.png 1847w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/w\/work-management\" target=\"_blank\">monday work management<\/a>, built on the monday.com Work OS, is a collaborative platform that helps teams plan and execute every type of work, including projects, processes, and daily tasks. The platform is visually appealing and user-friendly thanks to its colorful, spreadsheet-like interface, but don\u2019t worry, it isn\u2019t just a pretty design. If your consulting work involves unique workflows, like a specific 10-step audit process, monday work management&#8217;s customizable features are great for adaptability.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>monday work management also excels at&nbsp; AI and automation, with automatic flows built into every aspect of task management to speed up routine activities such as task assignment and <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-reporting\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\" title=\"project reporting\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2468\">project reporting<\/a>. The Pro and Enterprise plans allow you to invite an unlimited number of guests into the tool to boost your client\/consultant collaboration.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">monday work management\u2019s key strengths <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Customizable dashboards:<\/strong> This is monday work management\u2019s ace card. You can build beautiful, high-level dashboards that pull data from multiple client boards. It\u2019s perfect for a &#8220;Consultancy Overview&#8221; screen showing total revenue or project status across all clients.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Slick automations: <\/strong>&#8220;When status changes to &#8216;Done&#8217;, email the Client.&#8221; monday.com\u2019s automation builder is intuitive and saves you from repetitive admin work.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Client access: <\/strong>Create shareable boards that act as a client portal, giving them a window into the project without giving them the keys to the castle.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">monday work management\u2019s limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Pricing structure: monday work management <\/strong>uses a &#8220;seat-based&#8221; pricing model (in buckets of three or five), which gets expensive if your team size falls between buckets.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Complexity creep: <\/strong>Like ClickUp, it\u2019s easy to over-engineer your boards until they become too complex to maintain. This can make it hard for the team to pick up monday work management and hit the ground running.<br><br><em>\u201cI will say a few areas could definitely be improved, like, the learning curve. With so many features, it can feel overwhelming, especially for first or new time users.\u201d <\/em>&#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/monday-com\/reviews\/monday-work-management-review-12302106\" target=\"_blank\">Mercy, Founder<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">monday work management\u2019s pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> Up to two seats, but very limited (no dashboards or automations).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic ($9\/seat\/mo)<\/strong>: Basic project views.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard ($12\/seat\/mo):<\/strong> The &#8220;real&#8221; entry point includes Timeline, Gantt, and Automations.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro ($19\/seat\/mo):<\/strong> Required for time tracking and private boards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">4. Trello <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: Simple Kanban-style project delivery <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"435\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-1024x435.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57774\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-1024x435.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-300x127.jpg 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-768x326.jpg 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-1536x653.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-2048x870.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-746x317.jpg 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-1152x490.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-1500x637.jpg 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/01\/Trello-1-112x48.jpg 112w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re a solo consultant or work on smaller, fast-paced projects, <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Trello<\/a> is the classic<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/kanban-board\/\"> Kanban board<\/a> tool. It\u2019s incredibly simple to move tasks between To Do, Doing, and Done, with almost zero learning curve. This makes it great for collaborating with non-tech-savvy clients and clearly showing your output day-by-day.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello\u2019s Power-Ups integrate quickly to streamline task workflows, while built-in reports and ready-made templates help teams get started fast.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trello\u2019s key strengths <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visual simplicity:<\/strong> Trello\u2019s ease of use replicates sticky notes on a whiteboard perfectly. For agile consulting projects where priorities change daily, dragging cards around feels natural.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Client onboarding:<\/strong> You can invite a client to a board, and they&#8217;ll understand how to use it in 30 seconds. No training manuals required.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Butler automation: <\/strong>Trello\u2019s built-in workflow\u00a0 automation bot can handle simple rules like &#8220;When a card moves to Done, check off the due date.&#8221;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Trello\u2019s limitations <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Lack of &#8220;Big Picture&#8221;:<\/strong> Trello struggles when you need to see a timeline or Gantt chart across multiple projects or want general scalability (unless you pay for the Premium plan views, and even then, it\u2019s lighter than competitors).<br><br><em>\u201cFor larger and more complex projects, Trello was bulky and not the right software for large scale project management.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/trello\/reviews\/trello-review-12013309\" target=\"_blank\">Morgan, Manager.<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Trello\u2019s pricing:<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> Unlimited cards and up to 10 boards. Great for starting out.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard ($5\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Unlimited boards and advanced checklists.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium ($10\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Adds Dashboard, Timeline, and Calendar views.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise ($17.50\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Higher security and unlimited features for 50+ users.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">5. Miro <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: Visual collaboration and exploring &#8220;big ideas&#8221; with clients <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"473\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-1024x473.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-57511\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-1024x473.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-300x139.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-768x355.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-1536x710.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-746x345.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-1152x532.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-1500x693.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro-112x52.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/Miro.png 1887w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\">Miro<\/a> isn&#8217;t a &#8220;project management&#8221; tool in the traditional sense. Instead, it\u2019s an infinite digital whiteboard best for consultants who run workshops, strategy sessions, or design sprints.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For many consultants, this makes it an essential part of the stack and a great<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/visual-project-management-tools\"> visual project management tool<\/a> for keeping track of tasks, inputs, outputs, and client specifications.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miro\u2019s key strengths <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Visualizing complexity:<\/strong> Sometimes a list of tasks just doesn&#8217;t cut it. Miro lets you map out complex stakeholder relationships, user journeys, or system architectures visually.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Engaging client communication:<\/strong> Instead of sending a PDF report, you can invite clients into a Miro board for a live, interactive workshop that elevates your perceived value as a consultant.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project templates: <\/strong>Miro offers a massive library of consulting frameworks (SWOT analysis, Business Model Canvas, etc.) ready to go.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Miro\u2019s limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Not for execution:<\/strong> You can\u2019t really &#8220;manage&#8221; a project end-to-end in here. There aren\u2019t any Gantt charts, resource management views, or budget trackers. It\u2019s for <em>thinking<\/em>, not <em>tracking<\/em> which makes it limiting compared to competitors..<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Struggles under pressure:<\/strong> With so much collaboration power, some users note Miro can be a little slow when managing big projects with multiple stakeholders.<br><br><em>\u201cWhile Miro is powerful, it can feel a bit overwhelming or cluttered when boards get large with many contributors. It also uses a lot of memory, which can slow performance on big projects.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/miro\/reviews\/miro-review-12170167\" target=\"_blank\">Lorna, Professional Services<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Miro\u2019s pricing<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> Three editable boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter ($8\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Unlimited boards and private board sharing.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business ($16\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Advanced security and guest capabilities.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">6. Productive <\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best for: End-to-end consultancy workflow at a premium price <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1024\" height=\"484\" src=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--1024x484.png\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-58205\" srcset=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--1024x484.png 1024w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--300x142.png 300w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--768x363.png 768w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--1536x726.png 1536w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--746x352.png 746w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--1152x544.png 1152w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--1500x709.png 1500w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive--112x53.png 112w, https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/Productive-.png 1863w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/productive.io\/\" target=\"_blank\">Productive<\/a> is a consultant-specific tool that treats project management as just one part of the puzzle, sitting alongside features for Sales, Budgeting, and Invoicing. It\u2019s a great place to manage each of your client\u2019s \u2018P&amp;Ls\u2019 while also getting some great work done.<br><br>Productive has all the end-to-end features you\u2019d need for tracking deliverables, time, and inviting clients for collaboration, with a slick and simple user interface that maintains a consult-level of professionalism.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong><br><\/strong>Productive\u2019s key strengths <\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Financial focus:<\/strong> The platform calculates profitability in real-time based on your consultants&#8217; cost rates and your clients&#8217; billable rates to show you every project\u2019s margin.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Retainer management:<\/strong> If you work on recurring monthly retainers, Productive handles the &#8220;rollover&#8221; of hours and recurring budgets better than most generic tools.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>End-to-end:<\/strong> It covers the full consultant lifecycle from the Sales CRM (tracking the lead), project management (tracking the work) to the final Invoice (tracking the $$$).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Productive\u2019s limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Feature depth: <\/strong>Productive is tailored for consultants but doesn\u2019t run deep in terms of customization or advanced AI\/workflow technology.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Price:<\/strong> While Productive removes the need for other tools (like a separate CRM), the monthly cost is higher than other tools on our list, and there\u2019s no free plan available.<br><br><em>\u201cFeatures are quite limited, we don&#8217;t have as much freedom as we normally feel in Jira or Clickup.\u201d<\/em> &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/productive\/reviews\/productive-review-6771923\" target=\"_blank\">Hussain, Project Manager<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Productive\u2019s pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free plan: <\/strong>No. (Only a 14-day trial).<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Essential ($9\/user\/mo)<\/strong>: Basic project, budgets, and time tracking with limited customization.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional ($24\/user\/mo):<\/strong> Required for the advanced financial and milestone reporting and<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/team-time-management\"> team time management<\/a>.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How to choose the right tool for your consulting business<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Choosing software is like choosing a business partner; it needs to fit you <em>and <\/em>your work. If you\u2019re trying to decide which tool is right for you, here\u2019s a simple framework.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">1. Define your size and structure<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Map out where you are as a consultancy to match with the right size and scale of tool. You\u2019ll probably fit into one of these three buckets:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The Solo Consultant:<\/strong> You need speed and simplicity. No complex permissions \u2014 just a clear view of upcoming work, plus basic time tracking and invoicing.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Boutique Team (2-15 people):<\/strong> Your small business needs visibility without micromanaging. A clear picture of who\u2019s working on what, and a way to balance limited resources across client projects.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The Scaling Agency (20+ people):<\/strong> You\u2019ve got a proper business to run now, so you need controls, budgets, and structured\u00a0 financials. Look for tools that enable you to create end-to-end processes and track margins at scale.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">2. Align your billing model<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ultimately, every consultant needs to get paid, so make sure your tool supports your billing model. Specifically, think about these two mechanisms:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Time and materials:<\/strong> If you bill by the hour, time tracking is <strong>non-negotiable<\/strong>. Don\u2019t choose a tool where time tracking is an afterthought or a clumsy add-on. You need it native and robust from tools like Toggl Focus.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Fixed price\/retainer: <\/strong>Here, you\u2019ll care most about <em>efficiency<\/em>. The right tool warns when you\u2019re spending too much time on a fixed-price project with instant metrics and alerts to stop you becoming unprofitable.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">3. Avoid the feature trap<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>One of the biggest mistakes we see consultants make is buying a tool that has &#8220;everything.&#8221; They buy a complex ERP system because it <em>can<\/em> do invoicing, CRM, and HR. But then they realize the actual project management interface is clunky and slow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Our advice? Work out where a tool adds real value, and where it adds noise.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Sales and marketing:<\/strong> If you\u2019re small, there\u2019s a high chance your outreach will be more manual.\u00a0 If you\u2019re larger, you might need a proper sales engine to manage multiple client relationships.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project management:<\/strong> You\u2019ll always need delivery support, so prioritize strong <a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/create-project-timeline\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\" title=\"project timeline\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2471\">project timeline<\/a>, resource allocation, and time tracking features.<br><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Billing and invoicing:<\/strong> Linking your work to your invoicing is super important, but be aware you may need to add additional features as you scale. If you\u2019re small, you may be better off partnering your PM tool with something like Xero or Quickbooks.\u00a0<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Elevate your consultancy work with Toggl Focus<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Consulting is hard enough without fighting your own tools. The &#8220;best&#8221; software isn&#8217;t the one with the most features; it\u2019s the one that gives you <strong>clarity<\/strong> <strong>and control.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You need to answer:&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>What do we need to complete today?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Are we within budget?<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Does the team have capacity to take on that new client?<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<p>If you\u2019re looking for<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-management-software\"> project management software<\/a> that bridges the gap between high-level planning and the reality of daily work, we\u2019d highly recommend giving <strong>Toggl Focus<\/strong> a spin. It\u2019s designed to stop you from planning in the dark, giving you accurate time data so you can see exactly where your time goes and what you\u2019re owed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/\"><strong>Create your free Toggl Focus account today<\/strong><\/a> for a clear view of your consulting projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Frequently asked questions (FAQs) about project management consulting software&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What features should consultants look for in project management software?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Consultants should prioritize features for time tracking,<a href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/focus\/resource-planning\/\"> resource planning<\/a>, and client visibility. The right cloud-based platform lets you track billable hours accurately, stop overbooking your team, and share progress updates from multiple clients without revealing sensitive internal data.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Is project management software worth it for solo consultants?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Absolutely, project management software is definitely worth it for solo consultants. Even if it\u2019s just you, relying on memory or sticky notes leads to &#8220;<a class=\"wpil_keyword_link\" href=\"https:\/\/toggl.com\/blog\/project-scope-creep\" target=\"_blank\"  rel=\"noopener\" title=\"scope creep\" data-wpil-keyword-link=\"linked\"  data-wpil-monitor-id=\"2467\">scope creep<\/a>&#8221; and missed billable hours. A simple tool tracks exactly where your time goes, so you bill for every minute you work and keep your client projects organized.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Can project management software track billable hours and profitability?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Yes, tools like Toggl Focus and Productive track billable hours and profitability. You can assign billable rates to projects or team members, and the software automatically calculates revenue as time is tracked, comparing it to your project budget.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">How is project management software for consultants different from generic tools?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Generic tools for consultants give you the ability to track progress (&#8220;Is the task done?&#8221;). Project management software focuses on the <em>business<\/em> of the project (&#8220;Is the task done within budget?&#8221;). Consultant-focused PM tools include features like multi-client support, guest portals, forecasting resources, reporting visualizations, and billable vs. non-billable time tracking that generic to-do lists often lack.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That said, all of the general-purpose tools in our list, like ClickUp or monday work management will still do a great job but won\u2019t be as specific to a consultants individual use case.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\">What&#8217;s the best project management platform for small consulting firms?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>For small firms (5-20 people), Toggl Focus is an excellent choice because it combines easy task management with powerful team capacity planning. 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