Alternatives · Project Management
Tower alternatives
As of Nov 13, 2026, the highest-graded Tower alternative is ONES (2.4 GPA). It's also the best free one. The catch, in its listing's words: "Free forever for up to 30 seats."
Tower compared with 4 alternatives: Teambition, ONES, PingCode and MeisterTask.
Tower has a free plan. Paid plans start at ¥21.9 per user / month, billed annually. All 4 alternatives are free or have a free plan.
Listings checked up to Nov 13, 2026 · Where the facts come from
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At a glance
| Tool | Price | Free plan | Runs on |
|---|---|---|---|
| TowerThis tool | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| Teambition | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| ONES | Free plan · from $98.5/yr | Yes | Web |
| PingCode | Free plan | Yes | Web |
| MeisterTask | Free plan · from €13.50/mo | Yes | Web, iOS, Android |
How each one differs from Tower
Teambition
Project and task collaboration platform from Alibaba's DingTalk
- Teambition also covers workflow automation and time tracking.
- Teambition does not cover templates and Gantt & timelines, which Tower does.
Suits: Companies already using DingTalk for work chat
ONES
Project and wiki management for software teams, cloud or on-prem
- ONES starts at $98.5 per seat / year, billed annually.
- ONES is self-hostable, according to its own site.
- ONES also covers wiki, issue tracking and workflow automation.
- ONES does not cover templates, tasks and reports, which Tower does.
Suits: Software teams moving off Jira and Confluence
PingCode
R&D management suite for products, projects, tests and wikis
- PingCode starts at ￥99 per user / year for Teams, mainland China price.
- PingCode also covers wiki, issue tracking and workflow automation.
- PingCode does not cover templates, tasks and reports, which Tower does.
Suits: R&D and software teams that want ideas, projects and tests in one suite
MeisterTask
Kanban task boards with shared notes, hosted in Germany
- MeisterTask starts at €13.50 per user / month, billed annually (euro reference price).
- MeisterTask also lists iOS and Android apps.
- MeisterTask also covers wiki and time tracking.
- MeisterTask does not cover templates and reports, which Tower does.
Suits: Teams that want task boards and documentation in one tool
Limits worth knowing in Tower
- The site and pricing are in Chinese and prices are in yuan (¥).
- The free Basic plan stops at 10 people and 5 projects; the page names Gantt timelines and permission management on Advanced.
- The site points larger software teams to ONES, which now owns Tower.
- Only a web app, a WeChat mini program and a WeCom edition are listed; no desktop or mobile apps are named.
Common questions
What are the alternatives to Tower?
The alternatives to Tower in this directory are Teambition, ONES, PingCode and MeisterTask. Each one has a side-by-side comparison with Tower.
Is there a free alternative to Tower?
Yes. Teambition, ONES, PingCode and MeisterTask have a free plan alongside paid ones.
Which Tower alternatives work on Android?
The Tower listing does not include an Android app. MeisterTask lists one.
Which Tower alternatives work on iOS?
The Tower listing does not include an iOS app. MeisterTask lists one.
When were these prices checked?
Each listing shows its own date. On this page they run from Oct 9, 2026 to Nov 13, 2026. Vendors change prices without notice, so confirm on their site before you buy.
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