Bitrix24 is a versatile application that can be successfully utilized as a CRM platform, a project management platform, or both. Let's take a look at why Bitrix24 is the best free alternative to ActiveCollab.

Bitrix24 is the perfect solution

Bitrix24 allows teams to plan, assign, track, and deliver work with clear visibility across tasks and projects. Unlike ActiveCollab, it features a full set of team communication and HR management tools to ensure swift and transparent collaboration in one workspace.

Kanban, Gantt, Scrum
Task reports & time tracking
Team chat & video calls

Bitrix24 is an all-in-one solution

Replaces all your current SaaS solutions

Easy to migrate your data from other systems

100% flat fee: predictable costs, no per-user pricing

Compare Bitrix24 to ActiveCollab

Looking for an all-in-one workspace that goes beyond ActiveCollab? Bitrix24 offers over 35 integrated tools that streamline every aspect of your business - from sales and HR to projects and automation, all at a very affordable rate.

See how Bitrix24 stacks up against other Tasks & Projects solutions.

Features	Bitrix24	ActiveCollab
Free Plan
AI Assistant
Cloud
Calendar
Workload Planning
Team Collaboration
Project management
Gantt Chart
Recurring tasks
Kanban
Scheduling
Goal Tracking
CRM
Document Management
Access Permissions
Time tracking
Reports
Apps & Integrations
Automated reminders
Scrum
Video conferencing

ActiveCollab is a project management software built specifically for dev teams and it probably has the cleanest user interface you will ever see in a PM tool.

ActiveCollab offers advanced task management - you can view your tasks in different views like lists, Kanban board, and Gantt charts. It also plays nicely with other tools and also has APIs, webhooks, and integrations with other platforms like Dropbox, Google Drive, Slack, QuickBooks, and PayPal.

The online application is focused mainly on updates tasks, pages, and files. It has a clean and intuitive interface that gives users access to various helpful tabs. Being an Administrator means you can add a variety of different users to the account, ranging from clients to managers.

Arguably, the most exciting feature about ActiveCollab is the built-in time tracking and invoicing tools. This is especially useful for software development agencies that need to bill their clients.

Despite what you may think, ActiveCollab and Bitrix24 actually have quite a lot in common.

First, like Bitrix24, ActiveCollab has integrated time tracking and client invoicing. Second, like Bitrix24, ActiveCollab is available both in the cloud and on-premise. However, unlike Bitrix24, ActiveCollab doesn't have a free version, limiting you to a free 14-day trial only, after which it’s pay to play.

If you are looking for a ActiveCollab alternative, see what features Bitrix24 has to offer.

Flat pricing

Each of our plans has a fixed price and a user limit. You can keep adding users within the plan limit and still pay the same amount of money monthly/annually.

Your apps

Which apps do you use?

Slack £7
per user

Asana £10
per user

Teams £5
per user

Google Drive £8
per user

Salesforce £21
per user

HubSpot £11
per user

ChatGPT £15
per user

Jira £6
per user

Clockify £5
per user

Pipedrive £43
per user

monday.com £12
per user

Trello £5
per user

ClickUp £15
per user

Zoho £34
per user

Wrike £19
per user

Wix £22
per user

Miro £8
per user

Calendly £9
per user

30x better value than using a set of separate work tools

Bitrix24 comes with the full package of tools any business needs for remote work — all at a fixed price.

CRM
Time tracking
Tasks & Projects
Video calls
Payments
Website builder
E-signature
Analytics

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* Prices are taken directly from related websites and marketing materials as of March, 2026

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Bitrix24 in the press

PC Mag

"With its dizzying array of functions, Bitrix24 CRM has the ability to centralize all communications and collaboration for an organization of any size."
SoftwareSuggest

"With Bitrix24, you can customize your eCommerce CRM and integrate it with many popular business apps. Bitrix24 also includes a free tier option. You can use it to construct landing pages and websites that integrate seamlessly with your eCommerce online store and CRM. It’s the perfect solution if you want everything in one place."
Inc.

"Bitrix24 pretty much does everything, but run your company for you. Bitrix24 solves the issue of finding messaging apps, HR software, and task management programs that are compatible by putting all of that and more in one spot. More than anything this is a way to simplify office logistics and organization."
TechRadar

"It (Bitrix24) includes tools for project management, customer support, internal communications, and even website building. Despite offering such a wide range of features, Bitrix24 is still incredibly affordable."
TechRepublic

"The first thing Bitrix24 does when you log in is provide a lot of information. The workspace main page is packed — there are three columns of links to workspaces and workgroups, an activity stream, client apps, and tasks... you can extend Bitrix24 into a full corporate intranet by using its employee directory, company organization, and organization chart features.Bitrix24 is definitely worth a look."