Alternatives · Project Management
Productive alternatives
Productive compared with 8 alternatives: Scoro, Teamwork.com, Avaza, Paymo, ClickUp and 3 more.
Productive is a paid product with a free trial, starting at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum). 4 of the 8 alternatives are free or have a free plan. 4 more offer a free trial.
8 tools · Listings checked up to Oct 9, 2026 · Where the facts come from
At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| ProductiveThis tool | Free trial · from $10/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Scoro | Free trial · from $17/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Teamwork.com | Free plan · from $9.99/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| Avaza | Free plan · from $9.96/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
| Paymo | Free plan · from $5.9/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android |
| ClickUp | Free plan · from $7/mo | Yes | Web, macOS, Windows, Linux, iOS, Android, Browser extension |
| awork | Free trial · from $6/mo | Trial only | Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android |
| Float | Free trial · from $7/mo | Trial only | Web, iOS, Android |
| Resource Guru | Free trial · from $5/mo | Trial only | Web |
How each one differs from Productive
- Free trial · from $17/mo
Scoro
Modular professional services automation for service firms
- Scoro starts at $17 per user / month, billed annually (5-user minimum). Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- Only Productive lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Scoro also covers sales pipeline.
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that quote, deliver and bill in one system
- Free plan · from $9.99/mo
Teamwork.com
Project and resource management for client service teams
- Teamwork.com starts at $9.99 per user / month, billed yearly (3-user minimum). Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- Teamwork.com has a free plan. Productive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Teamwork.com lists a browser extension.
- Teamwork.com also covers workflow automation.
- Productive also covers reports.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies that bill clients for tracked time
- Free plan · from $9.96/mo
Avaza
Project management with timesheets, expenses and invoicing
- Avaza starts at $9.96 / month, billed annually ($119.50 a year). Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- Avaza has a free plan. Productive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Productive lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Avaza also covers team chat.
- Productive also covers tasks.
Suits: Consultancies and agencies that bill clients for tracked time
- Free plan · from $5.9/mo
Paymo
Project management with time tracking and client invoicing
- Paymo starts at $5.9 per month, billed annually (Solo, 1 user). Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- Paymo has a free plan. Productive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only Paymo lists a Linux app.
- Paymo also covers Pomodoro timer.
- Productive also covers reports.
Suits: Freelancers billing clients for tracked time, on the single-user plans
- Free plan · from $7/mo
ClickUp
Work platform combining tasks, docs, chat and dashboards
- ClickUp starts at $7 per user / month, billed yearly ($10 billed monthly). Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- ClickUp has a free plan. Productive does not, though it has a free trial.
- Only ClickUp lists a Linux app.
- Only ClickUp lists a browser extension.
- ClickUp also covers workflow automation.
Suits: Teams that want tasks, docs and chat under one subscription
- Free trial · from $6/mo
awork
Project planning, capacity and time tracking for agencies
- awork starts at $6 per user / month, billed annually. Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- awork also covers workflow automation.
- Productive also covers invoicing and reports.
Suits: Agencies that plan client projects around team capacity
- Free trial · from $7/mo
Float
Resource scheduling and capacity planning for delivery teams
- Float starts at $7 per scheduled person / month, billed annually. Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- Only Productive lists macOS and Windows apps.
- Productive also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and invoicing.
Suits: Agencies and services firms scheduling people across client projects
- Free trial · from $5/mo
Resource Guru
Resource scheduling for people, rooms and equipment
- Resource Guru starts at $5 per person / month, billed annually. Productive starts at $10 per user / month, billed yearly (3-seat minimum).
- Only Productive lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Productive also covers tasks, kanban boards and invoicing.
Suits: Agencies and consultancies scheduling people across client projects
Limits worth knowing in Productive
- There is no free plan, and every plan requires at least 3 seats.
- HRIS and invoicing integrations start on Professional; the HubSpot integration, webhooks and enforced SSO or 2FA need Ultimate, which has no public price.
- The apps page lists desktop apps for Mac and Windows and mobile apps for iPhone and Android, but no Linux app.
- The AI Notetaker that joins calls is listed as an add-on rather than part of a plan.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Productive?
The alternatives to Productive in this directory are Scoro, Teamwork.com, Avaza, Paymo, ClickUp, awork, Float and Resource Guru. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Productive.
Is there a free alternative to Productive?
Yes. Teamwork.com, Avaza, Paymo and ClickUp have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Productive alternatives work on Linux?
The Productive listing does not include a Linux app. Paymo and ClickUp list one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 4, 2026 to Oct 9, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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