We Built Pronaria Because Project Management Tools Were Either Too Simple or Too Expensive

Hey Indie Hackers!

We just launched Pronaria, a new project management platform built specifically for small teams who want power without the complexity or the price tag.

Why We Built Pronaria

Every time we started a new project, we hit the same wall. The lightweight to-do apps couldn't keep up once things got real: no dependencies, no timelines, no way to see the bigger picture. So we'd migrate to the "serious" tools, only to spend more time configuring boards and workflows than actually shipping. And the ones that struck a decent balance? They wanted $20 to $50 per seat, every month, forever. Pricing that makes sense for a 200-person org and absolutely none for a team of three.

Pronaria exists in that gap. We wanted a platform that feels simple on day one and grows with you when the work gets complex, without punishing small budgets. It's the tool we wished existed every time we switched platforms, and finally decided to build ourselves.

What Makes It Different

Most PM tools force you into their workflow. We built Pronaria around how small teams actually work:

• Fast onboarding: Set up a project in minutes, not hours

• Flexible views: Switch between list, board, and timeline depending on what you need today

• Built for lean teams: One pricing tier that doesn't penalize growth

• Dependencies and automation without the bloat: Only the features you actually use

You can try it at https://pronaria.com

We Want Your Take

If you've struggled with Jira, Asana, ClickUp, Notion, Trello, or whatever combo you've cobbled together, we'd love your honest feedback. What frustrates you most about your current setup? What would make you switch?

Thanks for reading, and we'll be in the comments!