{"id":4778,"date":"2023-06-23T10:51:34","date_gmt":"2023-06-23T10:51:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/?p=4778"},"modified":"2025-05-16T16:10:02","modified_gmt":"2025-05-16T16:10:02","slug":"agency-project-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-project-management-software","title":{"rendered":"Best agency project management software: 10 tools to shortlist today"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><b>T<\/b><strong>he time has come to evaluate the best <\/strong><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>project management tools for agencies<\/strong>,<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to help you find the right fit for your business. <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Far too many agencies are still using spreadsheets to manage high-stakes projects. Between tabs, color codes, and comments, the time spent on admin is valuable time that could be spent (actually) enabling <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/drive-project-success\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project success<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Plus, the risk of human error is just far too great.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no better time than the present to get out of those messy and manual spreadsheets and start using an <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management tool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that can keep up with the ins and outs of everyday agency life.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We\u2019re here to help you evaluate and choose the best software that will help enable growth at your agency.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-custom ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">In this article \ud83d\udcd6<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><\/span><\/div>\n<nav><ul class='ez-toc-list ez-toc-list-level-1 ' ><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-1\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-project-management-software\/#Key-criteria-to-look-for-in-your-agency-project-management-tool\" >Key criteria to look for in your agency project management tool<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-project-management-software\/#10-of-the-best-agency-project-management-tools-today-according-to-their-customers\" >10 of the best agency project management tools today (according to their customers)<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-project-management-software\/#Key-resource-management-features-to-look-for-in-agency-project-management-tools\" >Key resource management features to look for in agency project management tools<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agencies\/agency-project-management-software\/#Looking-ahead-Whats-next-for-project-management-software-for-agencies\" >Looking ahead: What\u2019s next for project management software for agencies?<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key-criteria-to-look-for-in-your-agency-project-management-tool\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key criteria to look for in your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management tool<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">So you\u2019re done with cumbersome spreadsheets and want to boost productivity and improve service delivery? Perfect.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To execute the best project management for agencies, switch to purpose-built agency software.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s what to look for:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>1. Project planning and task management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The software should offer robust features for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/free-project-plan-template-for-excel\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, task creation, and task assignment. Look for functionality such as task dependencies, milestones, Gantt charts, and customizable <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project timelines<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to effectively manage and track project progress.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>2. Resource management<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">: Effective resource management capabilities are <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">crucial<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for agencies. The project management <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> you go with should provide features to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-capacity-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">allocate and manage resources efficiently<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-scheduling-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource scheduling<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/workload-planning-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workload planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and visibility into resource availability. This helps <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-managers-resource-utilization\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">optimize resource utilization<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and prevent overallocation and underutilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"callout callout--reading\">\n<p><strong>Further reading: <\/strong>Increase performance and profits with our guide to <span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency resource planning and management.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-resource-planning-management-guide\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Read the guide<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p><b>3. Collaboration and communication: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The best <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that facilitate seamless <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project collaboration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and communication among team members and clients. Features like file sharing, real-time messaging, discussion boards, and comment threads help foster collaboration, streamline feedback, and improve overall <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project communication<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>4. <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/timesheets\">Time tracking and reporting<\/a>:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ideally, your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can record and monitor the time spent on tasks and projects, giving you a better understanding of how much time is spent where. Add solid reporting capabilities, including customizable dashboards, project analytics, and performance metrics, and you\u2019ll have valuable insights into project progress, team productivity, and profitability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JahPIJ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6243 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tmesheets-CTA-V2-projects-burning-hot-943x242.jpg\" alt=\"Click through to learn more about Resource Guru's Timesheets\" width=\"943\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tmesheets-CTA-V2-projects-burning-hot-943x242.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tmesheets-CTA-V2-projects-burning-hot-1042x268.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tmesheets-CTA-V2-projects-burning-hot-1536x395.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tmesheets-CTA-V2-projects-burning-hot-310x80.jpg 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/Tmesheets-CTA-V2-projects-burning-hot.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><b>5. Client management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> A key aspect of project management is <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">client relationships<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. The software should enable effective client collaboration, communication, and feedback. Look for features that facilitate things like client approvals, feedback tracking, and seamless client interactions within the platform.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Integration and compatibility: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Consider the tool&#8217;s compatibility with your existing <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency tech stack<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Do they integrate with the tools you need? Do they offer a robust API? Your data needs to flow seamlessly between different tools to paint the best picture possible of your agency\u2019s overall health.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>7. User interface and ease of use:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Never underestimate a user-friendly interface. An easy-to-use <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management system<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> reduces the learning curve for team members, increases adoption, and minimizes the time required for onboarding. After all, what\u2019s the point of implementing a tool no one wants to use?<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>8. Scalability and customization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Consider the scalability of the tool you choose. It needs to accommodate your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency&#8217;s growth<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and handle the increasing number of projects, users, as well as data volumes. Look for customization options that allow you to tailor the software to your agency&#8217;s specific needs and workflows.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>9. Security and data privacy: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Protecting sensitive client data and ensuring data privacy is crucial, so the tool you choose should have robust security measures in place, including data encryption, access controls, and compliance with industry standards and regulations.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>10. Customer support and training:<\/b> Evaluate the level of customer support and training provided by the vendor. Look for resources such as user guides, tutorials, and responsive customer support channels to ensure you have the necessary assistance when needed.<\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"10-of-the-best-agency-project-management-tools-today-according-to-their-customers\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">10 of the best agency <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management tools <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">today (according to their customers)<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management software<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, there\u2019s plenty to choose from.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">When it comes to finding the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best project management software for agencies, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">look out for a range of features such as project planning, task management, resource allocation, time tracking, and integration capabilities to streamline <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency workflows<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and improve <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency efficiency<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">We did a deep dive into the <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/categories\/project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management tools listed on G2<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to see what\u2019s so great (and not so great) about them.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Among the 433 project management tools listed, we chose to take a closer look at 10 of those that specifically serve the advertising and marketing industry.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The tools listed below are a good fit for a variety of agencies, including <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/industries\/agencies\/creative\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">creative agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/industries\/agencies\/advertising\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">advertising agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/industries\/agencies\/marketing\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">marketing agencies<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, to help them streamline their project workflows, manage tasks, and collaborate seamlessly.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">In no particular order, here\u2019s what we found:<\/span><\/p>\n<ol>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asana<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClickUp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrike<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoro<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productive<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project.co<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nifty<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n<h3><b>1. Asana:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Ranked #1 on G2 for project management<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4838\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4838\" class=\"wp-image-4838 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-943x528.png\" alt=\"Project view in Asana showing a website project.\" width=\"943\" height=\"528\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-943x528.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-1042x584.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-1536x860.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-2048x1147.png 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-943x528@2x.png.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-project-view-1042x584@2x.png.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4838\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Project view in Asana.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2008 by Dustin Moskovitz (yes, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/dmoskov\/\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">that<\/span><\/i><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Dustin Moskovitz) and Justin Rosenstein, Asana quickly became a force to be reckoned with in the work management space.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Asana says about Asana:<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Asana<\/strong> <strong>was built thoughtfully<\/strong>, so you can execute according to plan. Where other work management platforms appear to focus on quantity over quality of features, Asana is focused on the scalability and reliability of its platform\u2014so you can always be ready to work.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create, assign, and track tasks with ease. Set due dates, add attachments, and leave comments to keep everyone in the loop.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project organization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Stay organized with project boards that let you visualize tasks and workflows. Categorize, prioritize, and track progress effortlessly.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Team collaboration: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-collaboration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Foster collaboration<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> with real-time communication, share files, and have conversations within tasks and projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Timeline view: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get a bird&#8217;s-eye view of project timelines with an intuitive timeline feature. Plan and adjust schedules easily to keep everyone on the same page.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customizable dashboards:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create personalized dashboards to track your team&#8217;s progress, visualize key metrics, and gain insights into <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-manager-performance-metrics\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project performance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Asana\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While an extensive project management platform, Asana doesn\u2019t come with a full resource management suite. That means you\u2019ll need to integrate Asana with your <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/best-resource-management-tools\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management tool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to plan, allocate, and schedule resources effectively.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Teams can stay productive on the go on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/asana-mobile\/id489969512\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.asana.app&amp;hl=en&amp;pli=1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No. But you don\u2019t need one. You can just sign up for the free Basic plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Asana has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/asana.com\/pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">three pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting at $0 for the Basic plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Asana\u2019s customers have to say about Asana:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4819\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/asana\/reviews\/asana-review-7280978\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4819\" class=\"wp-image-4819 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-943x364.jpg\" alt=\"An Asana customer gives the platform a 4,5 star rating even though it lacks resource management capabilities.\" width=\"943\" height=\"364\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-943x364.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-1042x402.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-1536x593.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-2048x790.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-943x364@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-positive-1042x402@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4819\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>An Asana customer reports feeling on top of things but dislikes the lack of resource management features.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4820\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/asana\/reviews\/asana-review-7846906\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4820\" class=\"wp-image-4820 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-943x426.jpg\" alt=\"A customer thinks Asana is only good for smaller projects.\" width=\"943\" height=\"426\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-943x426.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-1042x471.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-1536x694.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-2048x925.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-943x426@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/asana-customer-review-negative-1042x471@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4820\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer thinks Asana lacks specific functionality, especially when it comes to customizing the tool to fit your workflows.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/asana-vs-teamwork?utm_source=block&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=agency_blogs&amp;utm_term=agency+pm+software&amp;utm_content=organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4788 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-asana-943x242.jpg\" alt=\"Compare agency project management tools - Asana vs Teamwork vs Resource Guru\" width=\"943\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-asana-943x242.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-asana-1042x268.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-asana-1536x395.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-asana.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3><b>2. Monday.com <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; Voted one of the top global software companies of 2023 on G2<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4840\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4840\" class=\"wp-image-4840 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-project-tasks-943x499.jpg\" alt=\"Monday.com task view.\" width=\"943\" height=\"499\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-project-tasks-943x499.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-project-tasks-1042x552.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-project-tasks-1536x813.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-project-tasks.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-project-tasks-943x499@2x.jpg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4840\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>An example of a workspace in monday.com.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded in 2012 in Tel Aviv, Israel, by Eran Zinman and Roy Man, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monday.com<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was launched to the public in 2014. Ever since then, they\u2019ve had an aggressive go-to-market strategy powered by a healthy Series A round of $7.6M in 2015. The company went public on June 10, 2021.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What monday.com says about monday.com<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Monday.com Work OS is a customizable platform<\/strong> where teams can create and shape the tools they need to run every aspect of their work. With easy-to-use building blocks like dashboards, automations, and integrations, teams are empowered to build their ideal workflow in one intuitive workspace.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><b>Key features:<\/b><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Visual project management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com provides a visual and intuitive interface where users can create and manage projects using customizable boards that can be set up as Kanban, Gantt, or calendar views.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Automation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Automate repetitive tasks and streamline workflows. Use pre-built automation templates and custom automation options to save time and reduce manual effort.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>File sharing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Easily upload, share, and collaborate on files within the platform. It provides a centralized location for document storage and version control, reducing the need for separate file-sharing tools.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Get insights into project progress, team workload, and performance. Users can generate customizable reports, track key metrics, and visualize data through charts and graphs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customization: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">monday.com\u2019s workspace is highly customizable to fit different <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/project-team-roles-and-responsibilities\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project teams<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and their needs. Users can create custom boards, templates, and workflows that align with their specific requirements.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Monday.com\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com comes with some resource management features, including resource allocation and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/workload-woes\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">workload planning<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Similar to Asana, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they take a task-centric approach, rather than being team-centric.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The issue with task-based project management software is that you run the risk of ignoring resource availability and capacity before assigning tasks. This means you might run into issues down the line and potentially cause <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/avoid-project-delays\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project delays<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. That\u2019s why we\u2019d highly recommend combining monday.com with a resource management tool.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Monday.com is available both on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/monday-com-work-management\/id1290128888\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.monday.monday&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> to make sure teams never miss a task.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. But they also offer a free plan with a maximum of two seats.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monday.com offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from a one-person team at $0 to enterprise.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What monday.com\u2019s customers have to say about monday.com:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4823\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/monday-com\/reviews\/monday-com-review-8209826\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4823\" class=\"wp-image-4823 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-943x587.jpg\" alt=\"This customer likes that monday.com is user-friendly.\" width=\"943\" height=\"587\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-943x587.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-1042x649.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-1536x957.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-2048x1276.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-943x587@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-positive-1-1042x649@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4823\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer likes that the platform is user-friendly, but they&#8217;re not happy with its scheduling capabilities.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4824\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/monday-com\/reviews\/monday-com-review-7906884\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4824\" class=\"wp-image-4824 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-943x416.jpg\" alt=\"This customer says it's challenging to get started in monday.com.\" width=\"943\" height=\"416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-943x416.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-1042x460.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-1536x677.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-2048x903.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-943x416@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/monday-customer-review-negative-1-1042x460@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4824\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer thought the tool would be easy to learn based on the demo, but it didn&#8217;t live up to its promises.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/monday-alternatives?utm_source=block&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=agency_blogs&amp;utm_term=agency+pm+software&amp;utm_content=organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4857 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-monday-943x242.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"943\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-monday-943x242.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-monday-1042x268.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-monday-1536x395.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-monday.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><b>3. Clickup<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; The all-in-one productivity platform<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4842\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4842\" class=\"wp-image-4842 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-943x510.webp\" alt=\"List view in Clickup.\" width=\"943\" height=\"510\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-943x510.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-1042x564.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-1536x831.webp 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-2048x1108.webp 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-943x510@2x.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/ClickUp-List-View-1042x564@2x.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4842\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>List view in ClickUp showing different project phases.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClickUp was founded in 2017 by Zeb Evans and ever since it\u2019s been on a mission to make the world more productive. In 2020, they got $35 million Series A, and just three years later, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/openviewpartners.com\/blog\/inside-clickups-journey-to-8-million-users\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">they boast over 8 million users<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What ClickUp says about ClickUp:<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>ClickUp is the hub where teams come together<\/strong> to plan, organize, and collaborate on work using tasks, Docs, Chat, Goals, Whiteboards, and more. Easily customized with just a few clicks, ClickUp lets teams of all types and sizes deliver work more effectively, boosting productivity to new heights.<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can create tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, add descriptions, attachments, and subtasks. It allows for task prioritization, task dependencies, and recurring tasks. The flexible task view options include lists, boards, calendars, and Gantt charts.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project organization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users can organize their projects effectively using a nested hierarchy that allows users to break projects down into manageable components. It also provides filtering and sorting options to easily navigate and locate specific tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Workflow automation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can create custom automations that trigger actions based on predefined rules. This automation capability helps save time, reduce manual effort, and maintain consistency across projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time tracking and reporting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ClickUp comes with built-in time tracking features, allowing users to track the time spent on tasks. It provides detailed time logs, reports, and productivity metrics, which help teams monitor their progress, analyze performance, and make data-driven decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Customization and templates:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ClickUp is highly customizable to fit different team and project requirements. Plus, it also includes pre-built templates for various project types to help teams to kickstart projects.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>ClickUps resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While ClickUp has some features related to resource management, it isn&#8217;t as robust as dedicated <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/resource-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource management tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Running an agency is all about resources, so when you use a tool that\u2019s too task oriented, you\u2019ll soon run into all sorts of problems when it comes to resource allocation, workflows, and overall <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-operations\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency operations<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><br \/>\n<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers have raised the issue of missing features for <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/equipment-management-software\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">equipment management<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/meeting-room-booking-system\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">booking meeting rooms<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (perhaps you need to book a specific studio?), which can end in a logistical nightmare you (or your clients) <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">really<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> don\u2019t need.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. ClickUp is available on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/clickup-manage-teams-tasks\/id1535098836\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.mangotechnologies.clickup&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No. You don\u2019t need a free trial because ClickUp\u2019s \u201cFree\u201d plan remains free forever.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ClickUp offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four different pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from Free to Enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What ClickUp\u2019s customers have to say about ClickUp:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4825\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/clickup\/reviews\/clickup-review-8212614\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"wp-image-4825 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-943x462.jpg\" alt=\"A favorable review, despite ClickUp lacking resource management features.\" width=\"943\" height=\"462\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-943x462.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-1042x511.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-1536x753.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-2048x1004.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-943x462@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-positive-1-1042x511@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4825\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer likes the tool but is missing resource management features like equipment scheduling.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4810\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/clickup\/reviews\/clickup-review-8215798\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4810\" class=\"wp-image-4810 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-negative-943x369.jpg\" alt=\"A negative review from a customer who finds ClickUp ver buggy.\" width=\"943\" height=\"369\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-negative-943x369.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-negative-1042x407.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-negative-1536x600.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-negative.jpg 1947w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/clickup-customer-review-negative-943x369@2x.jpg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4810\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer thinks the software is powerful, but like many other customers, reports that it&#8217;s buggy while also missing some key features.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>4. Wrike <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The most versatile work management platform\u2122<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4844\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4844\" class=\"wp-image-4844 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-gantt-chart-943x464.png\" alt=\"Gantt charts in Wrike.\" width=\"943\" height=\"464\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-gantt-chart-943x464.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-gantt-chart-1042x512.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-gantt-chart-1536x755.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-gantt-chart.png 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-gantt-chart-943x464@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4844\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A project timeline using Gantt charts in Wrike.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Founded by Andrew Filev in 2006, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrike.com\/vx\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrike<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> has been around for much longer than some of its competitors (such as Monday and ClickUp). During that time it\u2019s built up a loyal customer base due to its collaboration-focused approach. In January 2021, Wrike was acquired by <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchbase.com\/organization\/citrix-systems\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Citrix<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> for $2.3B.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Wrike says about Wrike:<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><strong><em>Wrike is the most powerful work management platform<\/em><\/strong><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Built for teams and organizations looking to collaborate, create, and exceed every day, Wrike brings everyone and all work into a single place to remove complexity, increase productivity, and free people up to focus on their most purposeful work.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h4><\/h4>\n<h4><strong>Key features:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users can create tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, and establish dependencies. Tasks can be organized in folders, projects, or custom workflows.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Document collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wrike offers file management capabilities, allowing users to upload, share, and collaborate on documents and files within the platform. Users can attach files directly to tasks, provide version control, and track document changes. This streamlines document collaboration and ensures a centralized repository for project-related files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Custom workflows and automation: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create custom workflows tailored to specific project processes. Define stages, assign roles, and set up automated actions within workflows.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting and analytics:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Wrike provides reporting and analytics features to track project progress, team productivity, and resource utilization. Users can generate custom reports, visualize data through charts and graphs, and gain insights into project performance.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h4><strong>Wrike\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrike offers some resource management features such as resource capacity planning and resource allocation. But according to customers, better capabilities around resource planning are missing as well as it lacks flexibility in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-allocation-guide\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource allocation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes, 14 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Wrike offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.wrike.com\/price\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five different pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. From \u201cFree\u201d (1 user) to what they call the \u201cEnhanced\u201d plan.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Wrike\u2019s customers have to say about Wrike:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4805\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/wrike\/reviews\/wrike-review-8027763\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4805\" class=\"wp-image-4805 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-943x413.jpg\" alt=\"A positive five-star customer review about Wrike.\" width=\"943\" height=\"413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-943x413.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-1042x457.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-1536x673.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-2048x897.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-943x413@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-positive-1042x457@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4805\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer is a huge fan of Wrike, but admits it can be complex and training is essential.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4804\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/wrike\/reviews\/wrike-review-7023191\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4804\" class=\"wp-image-4804 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-943x368.jpg\" alt=\"A negative review about Wrike on G2.\" width=\"943\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-943x368.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-1042x406.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-2048x798.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-943x368@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/wrike-customer-review-negative-1042x406@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4804\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer wants better resource allocation features, stating they&#8217;re not always intuitive to use.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wrike-alternatives?utm_source=block&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=agency_blogs&amp;utm_term=agency+pm+software&amp;utm_content=organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4873 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-wrike-1-943x242.jpg\" alt=\"Discover the best Wrike alternatives.\" width=\"943\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-wrike-1-943x242.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-wrike-1-1042x268.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-wrike-1-1536x395.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-wrike-1.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><b>5. Teamwork <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; One place to run your client work<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_2943\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2943\" class=\"wp-image-2943 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teamwork-tasks-943x465.png\" alt=\"Task view in Teamwork.\" width=\"943\" height=\"465\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teamwork-tasks-943x465.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teamwork-tasks-1042x513.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teamwork-tasks-1536x757.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teamwork-tasks.png 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/03\/teamwork-tasks-943x465@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2943\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Task view in Teamwork showing different stages of a project.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>About Teamwork\u00a0<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamwork.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was founded in Cork, Ireland, in 2007 by two former agency folks, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Peter Coppinger and Dan Mackey. Having run an agency together, the pair set out to <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">solve project management for agencies. 15 years later, they boast over 2 million users. In October 2021, they raised $70 million to grow the business further.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Teamwork says about Teamwork:<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Teamwork.com<\/strong> is the only project management platform built specifically for client work. Deliver work on time and on budget, eliminate client chaos, and understand profitability, all in one platform. Headquartered in Cork, Ireland, and founded by a team who have run an agency before.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can create tasks, assign them to team members, set due dates, and establish dependencies. Tasks can be organized within projects, boards, or lists.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project planning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Users can create project timelines, set milestones, define dependencies, and track progress. The interactive Gantt chart provides a visual representation of project schedules and helps in managing project timelines effectively.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>File management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Users can attach files to tasks, establish version control, and provide access permissions. This centralizes document management, ensures version consistency, and facilitates collaboration on project-related files.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Gain insights into project progress, team performance, and resource utilization. Users can generate custom reports, visualize data through charts and graphs, and monitor project metrics.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Teamwork\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork is project focus rather than people-focused. As such, it doesn\u2019t have a full resource management suite, but it does offer limited capacity planning and scheduling features. Teamwork customers are revealing they use other <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/resource-scheduling\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">resource scheduling tools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> alongside it due to a lack of functionality.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Teamwork is available on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/teamwork-com\/id1478913344\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.teamwork.mobile.projects&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No, but you don\u2019t need it as you can create a free account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Teamwork offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.teamwork.com\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, from Free Forever (5 users) to Enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Teamwork\u2019s customers have to say about Teamwork:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4807\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/teamwork-com\/reviews\/teamwork-com-review-8056541\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4807\" class=\"wp-image-4807 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-943x374.jpg\" alt=\"A customer shares a positive review about Teamwork, saying despite the learning curve, that it's worth it.\" width=\"943\" height=\"374\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-943x374.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-1042x413.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-1536x609.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-2048x812.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-943x374@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-positive-1042x413@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4807\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer enjoys using Teamwork, but says it has a big learning curve.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4808\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/teamwork-com\/reviews\/teamwork-com-review-7610134\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4808\" class=\"wp-image-4808 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-943x367.jpg\" alt=\"A negative review about Teamwork, saying it can get overwhelming.\" width=\"943\" height=\"367\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-943x367.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-1042x405.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-1536x597.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-2048x796.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-943x367@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/teamwork-customer-review-negative-1042x405@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4808\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>According to this customer, Teamwork can overwhelm you with information because there&#8217;s too much going on.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/teamwork-alternatives?utm_source=block&amp;utm_medium=banner&amp;utm_campaign=agency_blogs&amp;utm_term=agency+pm+software&amp;utm_content=organic\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-4863 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-teamwork-943x242.jpg\" alt=\"Teamwork alternatives, including Wrike and Proofhub\" width=\"943\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-teamwork-943x242.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-teamwork-1042x268.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-teamwork-1536x395.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/agency-project-management-software-compare-teamwork.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/h3>\n<h3><b>6. Basecamp <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; The #1 collaboration tool for teams worldwide<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4848\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4848\" class=\"wp-image-4848 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-agency-project-management-tool-943x531.png\" alt=\"Home screen in Basecamp.\" width=\"943\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-agency-project-management-tool-943x531.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-agency-project-management-tool-1042x586.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-agency-project-management-tool-1536x864.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-agency-project-management-tool.png 1976w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-agency-project-management-tool-943x531@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4848\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>A view of the home screen in Basecamp featuring a to-do list, schedule, and other essential project elements.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>About Basecamp<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> originally was a brainchild of the founders of digital web agency <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/37signals.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">37signals<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, founded in 1999 by Jason Fried, Carlos Segura, and Ernest Kim. Probably considered one of the OGs (originals) when it comes to project management, and task management specifically, Basecamp has always had a loyal fan base, particularly at early-stage tech startups and smaller agencies.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">For nearly two decades, we\u2019ve continually refined a unique set of tools and methods to fundamentally reduce complexity, and make project management more of a joy and less of a chore. Perfected and pressure-tested by hundreds of thousands of teams on millions of projects, <strong>Basecamp\u2019s the gold standard<\/strong> for a simpler, superior version of project management.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>To-do lists:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> You can create to-do lists within projects and assign tasks to specific team members in one centralized place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Message boards: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Team members can post updates, ask questions, share files, and have discussions within the project.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>File sharing:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Upload and share files with your team and keep all essential project documentation in one place.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Schedules:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Basecamp includes a scheduling feature that allows you to create events and milestones, set deadlines, and view project timelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Campfire chat:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Team members can have quick conversations, share updates, and collaborate using a real-time chat feature called Campfire.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Basecamp\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp is a great tool for task management, but when it comes to resource management it doesn\u2019t quite measure up. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/basecamp\/reviews\/basecamp-review-3351632\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Customers report<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that \u201cIf you need extensive resource allocation, interdependency, and reporting requirements, it may not be the most effective solution.\u201d\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Similar to Teamwork, you might want to run a resource management tool alongside Basecamp to fully enable your agency\u2019s workflow.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Basecamp is available on <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/basecamp-project-management\/id1015603248\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.basecamp.bc3&amp;hl=en_GB&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. You can try Basecamp for free for 30 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Basecamp keeps it simple and offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">two pricing options<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. One for smaller teams at $15\/month per user and Basecamp Pro for larger teams at $299 for unlimited users.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Basecamp\u2019s customers have to say about Basecamp:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4813\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/basecamp\/reviews\/basecamp-review-7867424\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4813\" class=\"wp-image-4813 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-positive-943x437.jpg\" alt=\"A customer shares they enjoy Basecamp's task management features.\" width=\"943\" height=\"437\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-positive-943x437.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-positive-1042x482.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-positive-1536x711.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-positive.jpg 1972w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-positive-943x437@2x.jpg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4813\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer enjoys Basecamp as a project management tool, but wants more (and better) integrations.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:\u00a0<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4814\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/basecamp\/reviews\/basecamp-review-7949803\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4814\" class=\"wp-image-4814 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-943x373.jpg\" alt=\"This user shares their frustration with the lack of calendar view.\" width=\"943\" height=\"373\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-943x373.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-1042x412.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-1536x608.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-2048x810.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-943x373@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/basecamp-customer-review-negative-1042x412@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4814\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>While task management works great, this customer misses a calendar view.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>7. Scoro <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; End-to-end work management software loved by agencies<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4849\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4849\" class=\"wp-image-4849 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-943x562.png\" alt=\"Using filters in Scoro.\" width=\"943\" height=\"562\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-943x562.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-1042x621.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-1536x916.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-2048x1221.png 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-943x562@2x.png.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-filter-view-1042x621@2x.png.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4849\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Task view and filtering in Scoro.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>About Scoro<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoro is one of the finest startups to come out of Estonia. Founded in Tallinn in 2013, the company has successfully made its way into the global market. In March 2021, they secured nearly $16 million Series B, and the company has been ramping up its operations ever since.<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Scoro is an award-winning end-to-end work management software<\/strong> loved by agencies and consultancies around the world. With Scoro, you can manage your entire workflow in one place, from the first hello to the final invoice.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Scoro offers robust project management capabilities, allowing you to create projects, assign tasks, set deadlines, track progress, and allocate resources. It provides a centralized dashboard to view project status, milestones, and timelines.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task and time tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoro enables you to create and assign tasks to team members, track time spent on tasks, and generate timesheets. It provides insights into individual and team productivity, helping you optimize resource allocation and monitor project costs.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project budgeting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoro provides financial tools for budgeting, invoicing, and expense tracking. It allows you to create and send professional-looking invoices, track payments, and generate financial reports. You can also manage budgets, view profit margins, and track project profitability.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>CRM<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (Customer Relationship Management): Scoro&#8217;s CRM functionality helps you manage customer interactions and relationships. It allows you to track leads, contacts, deals, and customer communication. You can also set reminders and follow-ups to stay on top of sales opportunities.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Scoro\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoro offers several resource management features but they come with restrictions. Customers seem to find resource planning helpful, but struggle with some flexibility within those features.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Scoro is available on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/scoro\/id1159643539\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.scoro.scoro&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. You can try Scoro for free for 14 days to see if the platform meets your agency\u2019s needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Scoro offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoro.com\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting at $26\/month per user.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Scoro\u2019s customers have to say about Scoro:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><b>The great stuff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4816\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/scoro\/reviews\/scoro-review-2716390\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4816\" class=\"wp-image-4816 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-943x362.jpg\" alt=\"A customer praises Scoro's customization options.\" width=\"943\" height=\"362\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-943x362.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-1042x400.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-1536x589.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-2048x785.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-943x362@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-positive-1042x400@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4816\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer enjoys Scoro, but is missing essential features like equipment management.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>The not-so-great stuff:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4817\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/scoro\/reviews\/scoro-review-7151896\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4817\" class=\"wp-image-4817 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-943x337.jpg\" alt=\"A Scoro customer complains the platform fails to deliver on its promises.\" width=\"943\" height=\"337\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-943x337.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-1042x372.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-1536x549.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-2048x731.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-943x337@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/scoro-customer-review-negative-1042x372@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4817\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Scoro is missing some fundamental features that are critical to agency management, reports this customer.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>8. Productive <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">&#8211; End-to-end project management tool<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4850\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4850\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-4850\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-943x530.png\" alt=\"Schedule view in Productive.\" width=\"943\" height=\"530\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-943x530.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-1042x586.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-1536x863.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-2048x1151.png 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-943x530@2x.png.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Produtive-schedule-1042x586@2x.png.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Schedule view in Productive.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>About Productive<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/productive.io\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productive.io<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> was founded in 2014 by Slovenian entrepreneur <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.crunchbase.com\/person\/tomislav-car\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Tomislav Car<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, calling themselves \u201ca one-stop-shop\u201d for agencies.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Productive is an end-to-end project management tool t<\/strong>hat comes with an integrated Sales Pipeline, Resource Planning, and powerful Project Management features. It is made for agencies and professional service businesses.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Project management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create projects, define tasks, set budgets, and track project progress. You can assign team members to tasks, set deadlines, and monitor the overall project timeline.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Resource planning:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Get an overview of team members&#8217; availability, allowing you to schedule tasks based on their capacity.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track time manually or use timers, categorize time entries, and generate timesheets for invoicing and payroll purposes.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Financial management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage project budgets, track expenses, and generate invoices. It allows you to create and send professional invoices to clients based on billable hours, expenses, or fixed fees.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor key performance indicators (KPIs) and gain insights into your business operations. You can generate reports on project profitability, resource utilization, time spent, and more.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Productive\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productive offers a range of resource management features including resource allocation, scheduling, and utilization. However, customers seem to experience some friction as hours have to be calculated manually in the schedule, turning what could be a time-saver into a cumbersome experience.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Plus, it doesn\u2019t seem to have any integrations with <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/google-calendar-two-way-sync\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Google Calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/microsoft-outlook-calendar-integration\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Outlook calendar<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, making it impossible to provide an accurate view of resource availability.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Productive is available on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/productive-run-your-agency\/id958607533?mt=8\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.infinum.productive&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> so you can manage client relationships on the go.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Yes. You can try Productive for free for 14 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Productive offers <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/productive.io\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">four pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> starting at $17\/month.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Productive\u2019s customers have to say about Productive:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that Productive doesn\u2019t have a lot of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/productive\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">reviews on G2<\/a>\u00a0(35 in total), making it more difficult to provide a fair overview from their customers.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4826\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/productive\/reviews\/productive-review-8096481\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4826\" class=\"wp-image-4826 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-943x400.jpg\" alt=\"A customer praises Productive for being an all-in-one project management tool for agencies.\" width=\"943\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-943x400.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-1042x443.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-1536x652.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-2048x870.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-943x400@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-positive-1042x443@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4826\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer from a small agency claims Productive is the perfect project management tool for agencies.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4827\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/productive\/reviews\/productive-review-7062312\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4827\" class=\"wp-image-4827 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-negative-943x502.jpg\" alt=\"This customer is not a fan of Productive, finding its features to be very limited.\" width=\"943\" height=\"502\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-negative-943x502.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-negative-1042x555.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-negative-1536x818.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/productive-customer-review-negative.jpg 1590w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4827\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>While finding productive easy to integrate into the team workflow, this customer is not happy with the features offered.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>9. Project.co<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; Designed to make working with clients easier<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4851\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4851\" class=\"wp-image-4851 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-co-welcome-screen-943x543.png\" alt=\"Welcome screen when logging in to Project.co.\" width=\"943\" height=\"543\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-co-welcome-screen-943x543.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-co-welcome-screen-1042x600.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-co-welcome-screen.png 1534w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4851\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Project.co&#8217;s dashboard featuring projects, tasks, and files.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>About Project.co<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The team behind <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.project.co\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project.co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is also the team b<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">ehind Wyzowl, an animated video production company. From running Wyzowl, the team understood one thing: the importance of communication and organization. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.project.co\/our-story\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">This is what led them to develop Project.co<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Productive says about Productive:<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Project.co is a project management tool<\/strong> designed to make working with clients easier. When you invite clients to work with you it means you have a single source of truth for all conversations, files and links to other tools. <\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key project management features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create and assign tasks, set priorities, and track task completion. Update task statuses, comment on tasks, and attach files for collaboration and transparency.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Client collaboration:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Invite clients or external stakeholders to collaborate on specific projects. You can assign tasks to clients, share project updates, and collect feedback all within the platform.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Monitor and record the time spent on tasks. Team members can track their time directly within the platform, providing insights into task duration and resource allocation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>File management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The platform offers a centralized file storage system where you can upload, store, and share project-related files. This ensures easy access to project assets and promotes efficient collaboration.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Notifications: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Notifications and reminders keep team members informed about task assignments, upcoming deadlines, and project updates\u2014ensuring the timely completion of tasks.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Project.co\u2019s resource management capabilities:<br \/>\n<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project.co doesn\u2019t currently have any resource management features. This means you\u2019ll have to use a separate tool for resource forecasting, allocation, and scheduling to make sure your projects run smoothly.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Project.co is available on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/gb\/app\/project-co\/id1516685748\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=co.project.app&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No, but you don\u2019t need it. Just sign up for a free account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Project.co\u2019s pricing is straightforward. <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.project.co\/pricing\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Choose between the Free and Paid plan<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> at 8$ a month per user.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Project.co customers have to say about Project.co:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Note that Project.co doesn\u2019t have a lot of reviews on G2 (only 120), making it more difficult to provide a fair overview from their customers. They haven\u2019t received any reviews below four stars to date.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4829\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/project-co\/reviews\/project-co-review-7497745\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4829\" class=\"wp-image-4829 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-943x402.jpg\" alt=\"A customer shares a five star review for Project.co saying it's &quot;simple project management for your agency.&quot;\" width=\"943\" height=\"402\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-943x402.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-1042x445.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-1536x655.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-2048x874.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-943x402@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-positive-1042x445@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4829\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This Project.co customer enjoys the simplicity but can struggle with the project views at times.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4830\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/project-co\/reviews\/project-co-review-7725585\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4830\" class=\"wp-image-4830 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-943x368.jpg\" alt=\"This customer likes Project.co's flexibility.\" width=\"943\" height=\"368\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-943x368.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-1042x406.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-1536x599.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-2048x798.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-943x368@2x.jpg.webp 1886w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/project-customer-review-negative-1042x406@2x.jpg.webp 2084w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4830\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This Project.co customer enjoys the flexibility but finds some things, i.e., task creation, overly complex.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h3><b>10. Nifty<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> &#8211; All-in-one workspace<\/span><\/h3>\n<div id=\"attachment_4853\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4853\" class=\"wp-image-4853 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nifty-project-overview-943x671.webp\" alt=\"Nifty's project overview screen.\" width=\"943\" height=\"671\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nifty-project-overview-943x671.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nifty-project-overview-1000x711.webp 1000w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nifty-project-overview-362x258.webp 362w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nifty-project-overview.webp 1440w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/Nifty-project-overview-362x258@2x.webp 724w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4853\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">Nifty&#8217;s project overview screen.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>About Nifty<\/b><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nifty<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> doesn\u2019t even call itself a project management tool. They\u2019re a \u201cremote collaboration hub to manage projects, tasks, and communications.\u201d<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>What Nifty says about Nifty:<\/b><\/p>\n<div style=\"background-color: #fcf2fe; padding: 30px 40px; margin-top: 40px;\">\n<p><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><strong>Nifty helps reduce project development cycles<\/strong> and improves team <\/span><\/i><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/productivity-is-personal\"><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">productivity<\/span><\/i><\/a><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> by combining all of the important features of project management into one software. The end result is milestone-driven progress automation that keeps every stakeholder aligned, ensuring organizational goals remain on schedule.<\/span><\/i><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>Key features:<\/b><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Task management:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Create and manage tasks, set priorities, and track task completion. Use task assignments, task comments, file attachments, and checklists to make it easier for team members to collaborate.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Milestones and goals: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Set milestones and goals within projects, providing a clear roadmap and visual representation of project progress. You can track progress towards milestones and monitor goal achievement.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>File management: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nifty offers a centralized file storage system where you can upload, share, and organize project files. This ensures easy access to relevant files and promotes efficient collaboration within the team.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Time tracking: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Track the time spent on tasks, estimate project timelines, and generate accurate timesheets.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><b>Reporting:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> Track project progress, team workload, and resource allocation. Generate reports on task completion, time tracking, and project insights\u2014helping you make data-driven decisions.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Nifty\u2019s resource management capabilities:<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nifty is missing resource allocation and resource scheduling functionality, making it difficult for users to plan, allocate, and schedule resources for their projects. If Nifty is the right project management tool for your agency, we recommend running a resource management tool alongside it to make sure no<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Mobile app? <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Yes. Nifty is available at your fingertips on both <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/apps.apple.com\/us\/app\/nifty-manage-projects-tasks\/id1366408429\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">iOS<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.niftypm&amp;hl=en&amp;gl=US\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Android<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b><\/b><b>Free trial?<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> No, but you don\u2019t need it. Just sign up for a free account.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Pricing: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Nifty has <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/pricing\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">five different pricing plans<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> ranging from Free (forever) to Enterprise.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">What Nifty\u2019s customers have to say about Nifty:<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><strong>The great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4831\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/nifty-technologies-inc-nifty\/reviews\/nifty-review-7909379\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4831\" class=\"wp-image-4831 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-positive-943x420.jpg\" alt=\"This customer loves Nifty.\" width=\"943\" height=\"420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-positive-943x420.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-positive-1042x464.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-positive-1536x684.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-positive-943x420@2x.jpg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4831\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">This customer loves Nifty as an agency project management tool, but it&#8217;s missing some advanced features, such as resource allocation.<\/p><\/div>\n<p><strong>The not-so-great stuff:<\/strong><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4832\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/nifty-technologies-inc-nifty\/reviews\/nifty-review-6884845\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4832\" class=\"wp-image-4832 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-negative-943x509.jpg\" alt=\"This customer compares Nifty to Asana, sharing that it's a decent alternative to the tool.\" width=\"943\" height=\"509\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-negative-943x509.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-negative-1042x563.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-negative-1536x829.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/nifty-customer-review-negative.jpg 1569w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><p id=\"caption-attachment-4832\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>This customer compares Nifty to Asana, and likes the milestones features but thinks the UI could be improved overall.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Key-resource-management-features-to-look-for-in-agency-project-management-tools\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Key resource management features to look for in <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management tools<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No project management tool is complete without robust resource management functionality. Unfortunately, a lot of the <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">best project management software for agencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> (unsurprisingly) do <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> best.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Resource management? Not so much.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>The issue is this:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> They\u2019re centered around task management, rather than <\/span><i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">teams<\/span><\/i><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">That\u2019s why it\u2019s important to pay extra attention to the resource management features when you\u2019re evaluating <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management tools for agencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">. Because without proper resource planning, allocation, scheduling, and utilization reports, even the most carefully planned projects will fall short (regardless of how sophisticated their task management might be).<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">7 resource management features your <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">agency project management tool<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> needs<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><b>1. Resource availability: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/schedule-improvements\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A clear schedule view<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> of resource availability and workload to effectively schedule tasks and avoid overloading team members. This includes visibility into current and future commitments to ensure optimal resource utilization.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_3307\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-3307\" class=\"wp-image-3307 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-943x531.jpg\" alt=\"Resource Guru team schedule birds-eye view\" width=\"943\" height=\"531\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-943x531.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-1042x586.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-1536x864.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view.jpg 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/06\/team-schedule-birds-eye-view-943x531@2x.jpg.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-3307\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Schedule view in Resource Guru.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>2. Resource capacity planning: <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The capability to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/5-tips-for-resource-forecasting-in-project-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">forecast and plan resource requirements<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> based on project timelines, estimated effort, and resource capacity. This helps in <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/resource-planning-tools-overallocation\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">preventing overallocation<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or underutilization of resources.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>3. Resource allocation:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The ability to assign resources (such as team members or equipment) to tasks or projects, ensuring that the right resources are available when needed.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_2850\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-2850\" class=\"size-medium wp-image-2850\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-flexible-schedules-943x588.png\" alt=\"Resource Guru's flexible drag-and-drop schedule\" width=\"943\" height=\"588\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-flexible-schedules-943x588.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-flexible-schedules-1042x650.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-flexible-schedules-1536x958.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-flexible-schedules.png 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/02\/resource-guru-flexible-schedules-943x588@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-2850\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Resource Guru&#8217;s flexible drag and drop scheduling tool helps you easily allocate and split workload.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>4. Resource utilization:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The ability to track resource utilization, including the actual time spent by team members on specific tasks or projects. This helps in measuring productivity, monitoring project costs, and making informed resource allocation decisions. This will also help contribute to <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-burnout\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">work-life balance<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-interview-havas-cx-canada\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">prevent burnout<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_4704\" style=\"width: 953px\" class=\"wp-caption aligncenter\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-4704\" class=\"wp-image-4704 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/resource-utilization-reporting-943x581.png\" alt=\"Reporting elements in Resource Guru, including resource utilization.\" width=\"943\" height=\"581\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/resource-utilization-reporting-943x581.png.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/resource-utilization-reporting-1042x642.png.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/resource-utilization-reporting-1536x946.png 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/resource-utilization-reporting.png 1912w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/06\/resource-utilization-reporting-943x581@2x.png.webp 1886w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-4704\" class=\"wp-caption-text\"><em>Resource utilization components in Resource Guru, including billable and non-billable hours as well as utilization.<\/em><\/p><\/div>\n<p><b>5. Resource skills:<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> The capability to capture and track the skills, expertise, and competencies of team members. This information aids in resource allocation decisions, ensuring that the right people with the appropriate skill sets are assigned to relevant tasks.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>6. Resource reporting: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/project-forecasting-reports\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Reporting features<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> that provide insights into resource utilization, availability, and performance. This includes reports on resource capacity, workload distribution, and productivity, helping project managers make data-driven decisions.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>7. <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/time-management\/resource-management-time-tracking\">Resource time tracking<\/a>:<\/strong> You want your team to log time quickly and with confidence so you can stay on top of forecast vs actuals along with billable hours. <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/features\/timesheets\">Timesheets<\/a> is a necessity to help fine-tune financials and improve your bottom line.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/bit.ly\/3JahPIJ\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"aligncenter wp-image-6240 size-medium\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timesheets-CTA-V3-Project-profitability-943x242.jpg\" alt=\"Click through to learn more about Resource Guru's Timesheets\" width=\"943\" height=\"242\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timesheets-CTA-V3-Project-profitability-943x242.jpg.webp 943w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timesheets-CTA-V3-Project-profitability-1042x268.jpg.webp 1042w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timesheets-CTA-V3-Project-profitability-1536x395.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timesheets-CTA-V3-Project-profitability-310x80.jpg 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/03\/Timesheets-CTA-V3-Project-profitability.jpg 1836w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 943px) 100vw, 943px\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h2><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Looking-ahead-Whats-next-for-project-management-software-for-agencies\"><\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Looking ahead: What\u2019s next for <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">project management software for agencies<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">?<\/span><span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency project management tools<\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> are just getting started. The future, without a doubt, <\/span><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">is set to be more advanced, streamlined, and efficient.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A few trends already reveal the direction we\u2019re heading in, including the use of AI and machine learning, <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/remote-team-project-management\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">remote and hybrid work<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> support, and advanced analytics.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Going forward, agencies that embrace new technology and data will help build even better relationships with their clients\u2014putting themselves at the front of the race.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"><b>You\u2019ve arrived at the fifth and final part of our agency PM series<\/b><\/span><\/em><\/h3>\n<p><em><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">You can find the previous parts here:<\/span><\/em><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><b>Part 1:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-project-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">The basics of agency project management<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><b>Part 2:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-project-management-methodologies\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency PM methodologies<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><b>Part 3: <\/b><a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-project-management-process\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">9-step agency project management process<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">\u00a0<\/span><\/em><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><em><b>Part 4:<\/b> <a href=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/agency-team-structure\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Agency team structure<\/span><\/a><\/em><\/li>\n<li aria-level=\"1\"><em><strong>Part 5:<\/strong> You&#8217;ve just read it \ud83d\ude01<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"freetrial freetrial--text-light freetrial--alt\"><div class=\"freetrial__image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"310\" height=\"286\" src=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-alt-310x286.png\" class=\"attachment-freetrial size-freetrial wp-post-image\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-alt-310x286.png 310w, https:\/\/resourceguruapp.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/free-trial-alt.png 536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 310px) 100vw, 310px\" \/><\/div><div class=\"freetrial__text\"><h4>The #1 scheduling and time tracking tool trusted by thousands of project teams<\/h4>\n<p>Join thousands of project managers who have made scheduling a breeze.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"https:\/\/app.resourceguruapp.com\/\" rel=\"noopener\">Start Your Free Trial<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>The time has come to evaluate the best project management tools for agencies, to help you find the right fit for your business. 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