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IBM Targetprocess alternatives

As of Nov 13, 2026, the best IBM Targetprocess alternative for most people is Jira (3.2 GPA), second in our ranking of project management tools. It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free plan for up to 10 users."

IBM Targetprocess compared with 6 alternatives: Planview, Meisterplan, Kantata, Jira, Smartsheet and 1 more.

IBM Targetprocess's current pricing could not be confirmed from its own site. 1 of the 6 alternatives is free or has a free plan. 3 more offer a free trial.

Listings checked up to Nov 12, 2026 · Where the facts come from

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At a glance

Tool	Price	Free plan	Runs on
IBM TargetprocessThis tool	Free trial	Trial only	Web
Planview	Paid	No	Web
Meisterplan	Free trial · from $700/mo	Trial only	Web
Kantata	Paid	No	Web
Jira	Free plan · from $9.70/mo	Yes	Web, iOS, Android
Smartsheet	Free trial · from $9/mo	Trial only	Web, macOS, Windows, iOS, Android
Businessmap	Free trial	Trial only	Web

How each one differs from IBM Targetprocess

Planview
Enterprise portfolio management and connected work platform
Suits: Large organizations running portfolio management across many programs
Planview vs IBM Targetprocess Planview pricing and details
Meisterplan
Portfolio and resource capacity planning for PMOs
- Meisterplan starts at $700 per month for 50 resources, billed annually ($840 billed monthly).
- Meisterplan also covers kanban boards.
Suits: PMOs that decide which projects to run based on available capacity
Meisterplan vs IBM Targetprocess Meisterplan pricing and details
Kantata
Professional services automation for resourcing, projects and billing
- Kantata also covers time tracking.
Suits: Consulting firms, agencies and IT services teams that bill clients for project work
Kantata vs IBM Targetprocess Kantata pricing and details
Jira
Issue and project tracking for software and business teams
- Jira starts at $9.70 per user / month, billed monthly (Standard, 1 to 100 users).
- Jira has a free plan, which IBM Targetprocess lacks.
- Jira also lists iOS and Android apps.
- Jira also covers tasks, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, issue tracking and workflow automation.
- Jira does not cover reports and dashboards, which IBM Targetprocess does.
Suits: Software teams tracking bugs and development work
Jira vs IBM Targetprocess Jira pricing and details
Smartsheet
Spreadsheet-style project and work management for teams
- Smartsheet starts at $9 per Member / month, billed yearly ($12 billed monthly).
- Smartsheet also lists macOS, Windows, iOS and Android apps.
- Smartsheet also covers tasks, calendar, kanban boards, Gantt & timelines and workflow automation.
- Smartsheet does not cover reports and dashboards, which IBM Targetprocess does.
Suits: Teams that are comfortable working in spreadsheets
Smartsheet vs IBM Targetprocess Smartsheet pricing and details
Businessmap
Portfolio and strategy platform built on Kanban boards
- Businessmap also covers kanban boards, Gantt & timelines, workflow automation and goals.
- Businessmap does not cover reports, which IBM Targetprocess does.
Suits: PMOs and enterprise teams managing a portfolio of projects
Businessmap vs IBM Targetprocess Businessmap pricing and details

Limits worth knowing in IBM Targetprocess

No prices are published; the product page points to a demo request and a free trial.
The product is now sold under the IBM and Apptio names, and its old Targetprocess website redirects there.
It is aimed at enterprise portfolio and IT finance teams, so a small team that only needs task tracking is not the target buyer.

IBM Targetprocess pricing and details

Common questions

What are the alternatives to IBM Targetprocess?

The alternatives to IBM Targetprocess in this directory are Planview, Meisterplan, Kantata, Jira, Smartsheet and Businessmap. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with IBM Targetprocess.

Is there a free alternative to IBM Targetprocess?

Yes. Jira has a free plan alongside paid ones.

Which IBM Targetprocess alternatives work on Windows?

The IBM Targetprocess listing does not include a Windows app. Smartsheet lists one.

Which IBM Targetprocess alternatives work on macOS?

The IBM Targetprocess listing does not include a macOS app. Smartsheet lists one.

When were these prices checked?

Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 12, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.

How this page was made

Where any alternative here is in our top three project management tools, the best for most people is the highest placed of them: the top three weigh who each tool suits as well as its grades. Otherwise the page names the highest-graded alternative in the same category as IBM Targetprocess, the one its listing names first winning a tie. The best free one is the highest-graded alternative that is free or has a free plan (a free trial does not count), with its catch quoted from its listing where the listing states a short one. The GPA is the average of our five grades for each tool.
The alternatives are the tools IBM Targetprocess’s listing names as its closest substitutes, and the tools whose listings name IBM Targetprocess.
Prices, plans and platforms come from each tool’s listing, which names the pages they were read from.
The differences are worked out from those listings.

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