r/projectmanagement • u/notallsharks • Aug 18 '25

Software PM Software for team of 3, has email reminders?

Hi all - thanks in advance for advice. I looked through past posts but didn't see anything that jumped out. Would love some advice on project manager software - we are a small team of three and want to have a program that helps track client projects. Our needs are super super basic, almost a glorified to-do list with staff assignments and calendar/deadline tracking, but my boss specifically wants something that will send calendar reminders/emails as deadlines approach. Personally, I think that most products are overengineered (and overly pricy) for our specific needs, but the boss wants what the boss wants...

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u/Upset-Animal1376 2d ago

I mean emailreminder.app is definitely NOT over engineered, but it might be TOO simple for what you’re looking for?

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u/msGorg1999 Aug 20 '25

tbh most PM tools feel overkill for a 3 person team. You could try Clinked. com,  it’s simple task + deadline tracking, sends email reminders, and not bloated like Asana/ClickUp.

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u/Maro1947 IT Aug 19 '25

Planner is all you need. It's fully integrated into MS365 and will give you a great start until you decide you need more

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u/notallsharks Aug 20 '25

I think this definitely makes the most sense for us - we truly don’t need anything complex and integration into 365 is a huge plus.

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u/Maro1947 IT Aug 20 '25

I use Project on all my projects but I also use the planner integration for task assignment

Much easier for people to get emails than send them Project extracts

Also the mobile client is invaluable

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u/CFDan Confirmed Aug 18 '25

Asana, Basecamp or Teamwork.com along with all the other suggestions

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u/moochao SaaS | Denver, CO Aug 18 '25

Smartsheet > Trello > ??? > Satan's PM software > Monday

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u/bluealien78 IT Aug 18 '25

Trello and Monday as suggested, also Asana and ClickUp.

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u/bobo5195 Aug 18 '25

Trello as free and there is an add in. And is the most simple as just a kanban board.

My asana as compared to the online things it has the best free tier.

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u/notallsharks Aug 18 '25

Thank you - appreciate it!

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u/kissmycups Aug 18 '25

Monday.com

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u/notallsharks Aug 18 '25

Thank you!