Dev tools · alternatives · 2026

24 alternatives to ManagersApp

We believe engineering managers could use more help.

Below are 24 products that do a similar job, ranked by how close each is in meaning and then by launch-day votes. ManagersApp launched in 2020; newer entries below may have overtaken it.

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   I wrote a book for engineers that want to become engineering managers▲695

   Hey folks. Last year I was fortunate enough to sign a deal to write a book with my favorite technical publisher, The Pragmatic Bookshelf. When I started out as an Engineering Manager many years ago, I found that there wasn't a huge amount of material that specifically and practically helped me understand how to do my job. When you learn to program there's all of these amazing tutorials, examples and guides, but what was there for new managers? In response to this, a couple of years ago I started a blog over at https://www.theengineeringmanager.com which got a decent amount of…

   2020 · its alternatives →

2. 2
   Know Your Team▲236

   Tools and guides to help you become a better manager

   2018 · its alternatives →

3. 3
   API for Product Managers▲286

   The A to Z of APIs for product managers

   2021 · its alternatives →

4. 4
   Tometo▲407

   AI engineering manager for startup teams

   2025 · tometoai.com · its alternatives →

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   Lead by Writing▲177

   A handbook on being a great manager by Slite and friends

   2019 · its alternatives →

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   Product Toolkit by Zeda.io▲212

   Tools for product managers, curated by product managers

   2021 · its alternatives →

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   Lighthouse 1 on 1 meeting software▲342

   Software that makes better managers through 1 on 1s & more

   2016 · its alternatives →

8. 8
   RecruitEng▲54

   The Software Engineer's Guide to Hiring

   2021 · its alternatives →

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   Waydev Freemium▲172

   Software development analytics for engineering managers

   2021 · its alternatives →

10. 10
    Tasks▲114

    Manage personal & shared tasks. Reminders meets Kanban board

    2020 · its alternatives →

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    Assembly - Manager Toolbox▲76

    Key templates for managers of people, product, and projects

    2022 · its alternatives →

12. 12
    AI vs Product Manager▲92

    GPT prompt engineering shortcut for Product Managers

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Week▲122

    Task management tool with a heavy focus on planning

    2021 · its alternatives →

14. 14
    Craft ▲66

    The seamless work manager

    2022 · its alternatives →

15. 15
    Agile Project Management Templates▲78

    For engineering leads, scrum masters and project managers

    2021 · its alternatives →

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    Developer to Manager▲3

    Learn how to become a kick-ass engineering manager!

    2019 · its alternatives →

17. 17
    The Owl and The Beetle▲61

    Weekly editorial newsletter on developing leadership skills

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    The Simple Project Manager▲79

    A stripped back way to manage projects and tasks in Notion

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    ListsManager▲64

    Lead validation, segmentation & management made simple

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    JAM▲81

    Easiest way to track and manage your job applications

    2023 · its alternatives →

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    Manager by Betterlance▲73

    Freelancers: Hire a manager to help you stay on track

    2019 · its alternatives →

22. 22
    know/how Product Managers▲102

    A weekly newsletter with 5 practical tweet-length PM tips

    2019 · its alternatives →

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    Product Management Toolkit▲28

    A collection of tools & resources for Product Managers

    2018 · its alternatives →

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    Product Manager OS▲86

    AI-assisted complete operating system for product managers

    2023 · its alternatives →

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