Best Free CRM With Kanban and Gantt Charts

Are missed deadlines and chaotic workflows holding your business back? Small businesses often struggle to keep track of customer relationships while managing projects effectively. A Kanban CRM system could be the solution you’ve been searching for. ClearCRM combines powerful customer relationship management with visual Kanban boards and Gantt charts to transform how you work—all in one affordable platform.

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The Challenge for Small Businesses

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Small businesses face unique challenges when managing customer relationships and projects simultaneously. Without the right tools, these challenges can quickly become overwhelming:

Missed Deadlines

When you’re juggling multiple clients and projects, important deadlines slip through the cracks. A local marketing agency we worked with was missing 30% of their deadlines before implementing a Kanban CRM system.

Poor Customer Tracking

Customer information gets scattered across emails, spreadsheets, and sticky notes. This leads to missed follow-ups and lost sales opportunities that could have been easily converted.

Messy Workflows

Without visual task management, team members work in silos. Projects stall because no one knows who’s responsible for the next step in your sales process or project stage.

Limited Scalability

As your business grows, spreadsheets and basic tools break down. What worked for 5 customers doesn’t work for 50, and your growth hits a ceiling due to inefficient systems.

How ClearCRM Solves These Challenges

ClearCRM combines powerful customer management with visual workflow tools that make running your business simpler and more effective:

Kanban Boards for Visual Task Management

Drag-and-drop tasks between columns to instantly see where each project or customer stands in your sales process. Color-coded cards help you prioritize work and identify bottlenecks at a glance.

Gantt Charts for Project Timelines

Visualize project timelines and dependencies with interactive Gantt charts. Set realistic deadlines, track progress, and adjust schedules with a simple drag interface that keeps everyone aligned.

Integrated CRM for Customer Management

Keep all customer information in one place. Track interactions, store documents, and manage deals through your sales pipeline with automated stage transitions that update as you move cards.

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Real-World Success: How Businesses Use ClearCRM

Let’s look at how a real business transformed their operations with ClearCRM’s Kanban system:

“Before ClearCRM, we were dropping the ball on client projects and losing track of sales opportunities. Now we can see exactly where every project and customer stands at a glance.”

Sarah Chen, Design Studio Owner

Step-by-Step: How Bright Design Studio Implemented ClearCRM

  1. Problem Identification: The studio was missing deadlines and losing track of client communications across multiple tools.
  2. ClearCRM Setup: They created custom Kanban boards for their sales pipeline and project management workflow.
  3. Task Visualization: Client projects were organized into visual cards with deadlines, priorities, and assigned team members.
  4. Sales Automation: They set up automated follow-ups and task creation as deals moved through pipeline stages.
  5. Project Tracking: Gantt charts helped them visualize project timelines and dependencies across multiple clients.

The Results

Time Savings

The team saved over 10 hours per week by eliminating status meetings and reducing time spent searching for information.

Improved Delivery

Missed deadlines decreased by 40% within the first 3 months as task visibility improved across the team.

Revenue Growth

Sales conversion rates increased by 25% as leads were properly tracked and nurtured through the pipeline stages.

Key Benefits That Deliver Results

  • Complete Visibility: See your entire sales pipeline and project status at a glance with visual Kanban boards.
  • Streamlined Workflows: Move deals through stages with simple drag-and-drop actions that automatically update status and trigger next steps.
  • Improved Collaboration: Team members instantly see who’s working on what and which tasks need attention next.
  • Better Time Management: Gantt charts help you plan realistic timelines and identify potential bottlenecks before they cause delays.
  • Enhanced Customer Experience: Never miss a follow-up or deadline, creating a more professional experience for your clients.
  • Data-Driven Decisions: Identify which stages of your sales process need improvement based on where deals slow down or stall.
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Average Customer Rating
Ease of Use
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Feature Set
4.8
Value for Money
4.9

Why ClearCRM Is Better Than Competitors

ClearCRM

  • Integrated Kanban boards and Gantt charts
  • Full CRM functionality included
  • Unlimited projects on all plans
  • Visual sales pipeline management
  • Automated workflow triggers
  • Starting at $12/month

Trello + HubSpot

  • Separate tools require integration
  • Limited CRM features on free plan
  • Project limits on basic plans
  • Basic pipeline visualization
  • Limited automation capabilities
  • Combined cost: $25+/month

Monday.com

  • Kanban available, Gantt charts on higher tiers
  • CRM features require premium plan
  • Limited items on basic plan
  • Pipeline requires custom setup
  • Automation on higher-tier plans only
  • Starting at $24/month for needed features

Get More Features for Less

Why pay for multiple tools when ClearCRM gives you everything in one affordable package?

Frequently Asked Questions

How does Kanban help my sales process?

Kanban boards visualize your entire sales pipeline, showing which deals are in which stage. This makes it easy to see where to focus your attention, identify bottlenecks, and ensure no leads fall through the cracks. As deals progress, simply drag them to the next column to update their status.

Can I customize the Kanban stages for my business?

Absolutely! ClearCRM allows you to create custom stages that match your unique sales process or project workflow. You can add, remove, or rename columns to reflect exactly how your business operates, and even set up different board configurations for different teams or processes.

How do Gantt charts work with the Kanban system?

While Kanban boards give you a status-based view of your work, Gantt charts provide a timeline perspective. In ClearCRM, these views are synchronized, so updates in one view reflect in the other. This gives you complete flexibility to manage your work based on either status or schedule, depending on your needs.

Is there a limit to how many customers or projects I can manage?

No! Unlike many competitors, ClearCRM offers unlimited customers, deals, and projects even on our starter plans. We believe your CRM should grow with your business without penalizing your success with higher costs.

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Stop letting disorganized workflows and missed opportunities hold your business back. With ClearCRM’s powerful Kanban boards and integrated CRM features, you’ll gain complete visibility into your sales process and project status. The visual workflow makes it easy for your entire team to stay aligned, while automated features save hours of manual work each week.

Whether you’re managing a sales team, client projects, or both, ClearCRM gives you the tools to work smarter, not harder. Start your free trial today and experience the difference that visual workflow management can make for your business.