PM Engine

PM Engine is a lightweight, flexible project management tool for companies that value strategic independence without the overhead of legacy enterprise systems. It provides immediate cost savings on license fees and a long-term advantage through complete data ownership and vendor independence.

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PM Engine

Advanced, not complicated

Real-world projects are already complex. Your project management tool shouldn't add another layer of complication. PM Engine is lightweight and low-maintenance, so you spend less time administering the system and more time delivering.

PM Engine is built around four principles: Simplicity, Flexibility, Extensibility, and Privacy.

  • Simplicity: Fast deployment, intuitive day-to-day use, and minimal administration. Get teams working in minutes, not months.
  • Flexibility: Start with a clean, simple model. Add custom attributes, workflows, and other advanced options when needed.
  • Extensibility: Connect with your existing tech stack. Use robust, unrestricted APIs to link your data with your BI, AI, and CI/CD tools.
  • Privacy: Self-hosted by design for complete data ownership and independence. No vendor lock-in.

PM Engine organizes work around three core elements: Cards, Projects, and Boards. Simple Tags provide flexible categorization without administrative overhead.

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Cards: Organize Around Outcomes

Cards keep teams aligned on results, not busywork. Each card represents one meaningful deliverable—something you can complete, review, and deliver—rather than a simple activity or task. Inside the card, tasks, discussions, file attachments, and specifications stay together in one place, so nothing gets lost across tools or threads. And because every change, comment, and file attachment stays preserved with the card, you always have a complete audit trail.

Projects: Your Single Source of Truth

A project holds all the cards contributing to a shared goal. Projects define the scope—what needs to be done—and track progress through three stages: planned (backlog), in progress (on boards), and delivered. Track the entire lifecycle from idea to delivery in one view. The straightforward list structure makes reordering easy without complex dependencies. Built-in charts display throughput and trends, enabling predictable forecasts from velocity.

Boards: Keep Work Moving Smoothly

Boards help you to protect team capacity by focusing work on high-priority items. While projects define everything that needs to be done, boards focus on what the team should work on next. Boards are the team's workbench. Each board contains a limited set of high-priority work to maintain focus and prevent overload. The visual layout tracks progress, reveals bottlenecks, and makes the next step obvious.

Tags: Custom Attributes With Ease

Tags categorize work without configuration. Apply color-coded attributes—priority, milestone, impact—to any card instantly without the overhead of complex custom fields. Indicate multiple properties across any type of work without special setup. Display tags prominently or subtly, depending on importance.

Tags: Custom Attributes With Ease

Launch Teams in Minutes, Not Months

PM Engine runs on Windows, Linux, and macOS with minimal dependencies. Installation takes minutes. Teams can start working immediately without extensive training. Spend less time administering the system and more time delivering results.

Benefits

Professional

$999 / year

Annual subscription. Priority support. Best for growing teams.

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Enterprise

Custom

Enterprise subscription. Advanced features and enterprise support.

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