Kanban project management software manages tasks and projects by applying kanban principles. It helps companies eliminate wasteful work and inconsistencies using visual representations of project tasks and workflows. Kanban project management software is used mainly by project managers but is also helpful to other employees who need to manage business tasks. The software is particularly beneficial for companies using the agile project management methodology.
While kanban project management software provides features for task and project management, it does integrate with task management software and project management software. Integration with time tracking software is also required to calculate the time spent on tasks. This type of software is different from kanban tools for lean manufacturing, product management, or other operations that are not related to projects.
To qualify for inclusion in the Kanban Project Management category, a product must:
- Include kanban cards and boards to track and manage project tasks
- Allow users to easily move project tasks between kanban boards
- Help users make processes explicit by using agreements and work in progress (WIP) limits
- Provide workflow visualizations that include task and project progress
- Allow users to comment and collaborate on kanban tasks and boards
- Optimize kanban workflows and policies for continuous improvement
- Support agile project management and integration with waterfall tools
- Track kanban metrics such as team velocity, lead, and cycle time
