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Remember when we first heard of Wrike, we couldn\u2019t wait to try it. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrike is described as \u201cthe most powerful work management software at your fingertips\u201d and \u201cno one else offers this level of versatility\u201d. It raised our expectations, to be honest. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

But the result was \u2026 meh. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrike is not that powerful. It\u2019s not that versatile, either. At least in our opinion. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There are many other project management tools that can do a lot better; some of them even are more affordable. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

If you feel the same way as us when trying Wrike and want to make a switch, this article is all you need. It includes the 14 best Wrike alternatives for project management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We will cover the top features, pros and cons, and pricing plans of each option so that you can find the right one easily. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Why look for Wrike Alternatives?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

1. Difficult to navigate <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Though Wrike isn\u2019t that hard to get the hang of it, it\u2019s way too difficult to find things like files and projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The problem often happens when we use a folder with a lot of tasks. So, we\u2019re not sure if this tool could fit complex project management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

We think the primary reason is its clunky UI. There are so many features jammed into the software, which looks overwhelming for new users. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And the fact that there\u2019s no quick link from an assigned task to the dashboard makes it even more frustrating. That means you\u2019ll have to click back multiple times for the nested folder. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Another nuisance is permanent links in Blueprints which are relative to Blueprint rather than the new active project. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Now, let\u2019s see what other users say about Wrike: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is very easy to get “lost” in Wrike and to have a hard time finding a project, file, etc. The interface is clunky and not user-friendly, IMO. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

I am simply an end-user, but I have heard from multiple users in other departments who feel the same way.\u201d \u2013 says Josh P., who is a reservation office supervisor and has used the software for 2+ years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt takes some time to learn to navigate.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cIt is very tough to onboard a new individual to a project because of the many folders to navigate through. I would like that to be a little more simplified or streamlined.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

2. Steep learning curve <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

The second disadvantage of Wrike \u2013 and we think it is also a common problem of highly flexible project management tools \u2013 is a steep learning curve. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That means new users will have to spend tons of time getting something set up or figuring out all the features. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And if you don’t, it can be confusing at times to use and difficult to maintain consistency across departments. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A typical example is setting task importance in Wrike. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

A lot of people mislead that Wrike doesn’t provide this function. In fact, it does but is clicky and complex. You’ll have to: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Or, in our case, it is editing the project details – like rename, delete, duplicate, share, etc. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead of selecting from a dropdown menu like most project management tools, you need to right-click the project you want to edit. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

That’s completely out of our imagination. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

3. Unable to quickly modify task details <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Wrike advertises to be suitable for agile teams, but the lack of ability to modify task details \u2013 such as delete, make recurrent, and duplicate – right from the view page makes it not. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Instead, you have to click on the task you want to modify to pop it open. Then, click on the dropdown menu in the top right corner. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

This way is too time-consuming if you want to adjust a bulk of tasks at the same time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

4. No idea management features <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Not only does Wrike lack a built-in tool for creating documents but also has no place to store documents and notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

And, that\u2019s so inconvenient! <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Working as a team means there’ll be meetings and discussions to be conducted where an online tool for quick note-taking really comes in handy. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

There have been a lot of complaints about these issues: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe main downside I have noticed is a lack of a good place to store documents and notes that are unrelated to a project. I am a new employee at my company and therefore take a lot of notes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

It would be nice to have a place to store these notes somewhere that isn’t a task or require a status.\u201d \u2013 says Hanna Z, working as a project manager. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

5. No file storage <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Similarly, Wrike has no place to store, organize, and share files between team members. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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6. No built-in chat feature<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Right now, if your team wants to discuss something or simply create a casual chat, you all have to jump to another tool like Slack or Facebook Messenger. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Wrike doesn\u2019t offer any in-house chat or message tool, which is unacceptable because most other project management platforms have done that, for free. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Top 14 Wrike Alternatives for Project Management in 202<\/strong>5<\/h1>\n\n\n\n

1. Upbase – Best Wrike Alternative For Small Teams<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Upbase<\/a> is the best all-around project management platform this year.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It hits the sweet spot between flexibility and intuitiveness to be one of the rare plug-and-play systems where everyone can get started in no time. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Upbase is an all-in-one tool that allows your team to communicate, manage tasks and projects, and store data on the same page. It\u2019s time-efficient because you don\u2019t have to switch back and forth between multiple tools at all. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Compared to Wrike, Upbase has some similarities and differences. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Unique features<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

Organized hierarchy structure<\/strong><\/h4>\n\n\n\n

Similar to Wrike\u2019s Projects and Folders, Upbase provides Lists and Folders. The hierarchy structure includes three levels: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Therein, the Folder level is optional. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

To visualize lists for easy management, Upbase offers not only list colors but also list icons. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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In each list, you\u2019ve got six powerful tools for team collaboration: Tasks, Messages, Docs, Files, List Chat, and Schedule. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

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Tasks<\/h4>\n\n\n\n

As the name implies, this is where you can create and manage all the tasks. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

The task details in Upbase are quite similar to that in Wrike, including: <\/p>\n\n\n\n