{"id":2087,"date":"2018-03-12T09:21:31","date_gmt":"2018-03-12T07:21:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/?p=2087"},"modified":"2025-03-13T02:00:00","modified_gmt":"2025-03-13T00:00:00","slug":"best-team-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/apps-tools\/best-team-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Best Team Management Software Solutions (2025)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>How well do you communicate and collaborate with your colleagues?&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nurturing good relationships within the team is crucial because it helps team members <strong>successfully deal with projects and tasks<\/strong> \u2014 but also allows leaders to manage their teams better.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To get to the bottom of team collaboration, I dove deep into the world of team management apps available on the market. I settled for 10 best team management software solutions that enhanced my productivity and work performance the most.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s go through the whole list \u2014 one by one.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-team-management-software-cover.jpg\" alt=\"Best team management software - cover\" class=\"wp-image-29436\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-team-management-software-cover.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-team-management-software-cover-600x300.jpg 600w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-team-management-software-cover-1110x555.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-team-management-software-cover-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Best-team-management-software-cover-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip has-background\" style=\"background-color:#f0faff\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-5c430e3af789a59ad881a6001925c424\" style=\"color:#0c1013\"><strong>WHY TRUST US?<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-8f5aeff3e8f21adb3a112105a556e19b\" style=\"color:#263238\">The apps we talk about are selected, tested, and written about by human reviewers who follow strict review and editorial guidelines. We pick solutions that are practical, purposeful, and can offer real value for the specific use case or business context we\u2019re covering \u2014 while also being justified in their pricing. Our methodology is transparent, clear, and available to everyone:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-color has-link-color wp-elements-7f5f4bccd56f4d6606a10d2709890b37\" style=\"color:#0287c5\"><a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/our-software-review-methodology\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Learn more about our review methodology here \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"1-clockify-by-cake-com-best-for-tracking-team-time\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#1: <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Clockify<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for tracking team time&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"463\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-main.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify - main\" class=\"wp-image-29408\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-main.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-main-730x282.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-main-1110x428.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-main-768x296.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-main-18x7.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Clockify by <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com<\/a> is a powerful <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/team-time-management\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">team time management app<\/a> that lets you log work hours, create schedules, assign tasks, and keep track of your team\u2019s progress on different projects. It\u2019s suitable for teams of all sizes \u2014 small, medium, and large.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-clockify-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Clockify by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a team time tracker, Clockify allows you and your team to <strong>track hours<\/strong> the way it suits you. For example, if you prefer real-time solutions, you can use the timer or auto tracker. On the other hand, if you need a way to enter time manually, you can use <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=wSLnzSA1gsM\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">timesheets<\/a> or calendar mode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track team time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After creating an account and adding team members in Clockify, you can also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/project-budgeting\"><strong>Set<\/strong> time and budget estimates<\/a> to compare real-time project status to your expectations,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review<\/strong> your team\u2019s expense reports, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep<\/strong> tabs on productivity levels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The feature for teams that stands out to me the most is Clockify\u2019s dashboard. In this section, I can see a <strong>weekly breakdown of my team\u2019s activities<\/strong>, visually assessing:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Who worked on what each day,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who\u2019s most active at one point or another, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Who\u2019s working on what at the moment (or what their last activity was and when).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1152\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-dashboard.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify - dashboard\" class=\"wp-image-29406\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-dashboard.jpg 1152w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-dashboard-576x300.jpg 576w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-dashboard-1110x578.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-dashboard-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-dashboard-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1152px) 100vw, 1152px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify dashboard<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Track team time with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After trying it out for a while, I noticed that Clockify allows me to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/workforce-management\/timesheet-approval\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">easily approve or reject timesheets<\/a> submitted by my team. This way, I can quickly review timesheets and verify their accuracy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Another incredibly handy Clockify capability is that the app allows me to handle my team\u2019s hourly rates and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/how-to-calculate-billable-hours\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">billable time<\/a> in one place, giving me a recap of <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/calculating-payroll-hours-worked\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">payroll hours<\/a> for everyone. Here\u2019s what it looks like in Clockify\u2019s detailed report:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"471\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report.jpg\" alt=\"Clockify - detailed report\" class=\"wp-image-29407\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-730x287.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-1110x436.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-768x301.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Clockify-detailed-report-18x7.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Clockify detailed reports<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Finally, Clockify allows me to manage my team\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/how-to-track-team-vacations-and-time-off\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">time off<\/a> by approving or rejecting their PTO requests and keeping track of upcoming absences on a timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As one of the leading team productivity software solutions, Clockify gives you a clear overview of what\u2019s been done and how long it took to finish. It has numerous options that allow you to manage your team comfortably in one place without having to switch between dozens of other apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top Clockify pros that make this app an invaluable tool for effective team management are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It offers multiple time tracking options for an unlimited number of users, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows you to define required fields to prevent team members from submitting incomplete time entries.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"clockify-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Clockify by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>No software is perfect, and Clockify is no exception, so here are a couple of disadvantages to keep in mind:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free trial lasts only for 7 days, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Extra features, like tracking breaks or adding time for others, are only available in paid plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Learn how to pick the time tracking app that fits your needs:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/choosing-best-time-tracking-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">How to Choose the Best Time Tracking Software<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-clockify-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Clockify by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2025, Clockify introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/projects\/invoicing#taxes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">item-based taxes feature<\/a>. This option lets you add different tax percentages to multiple items on the same invoice.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Clockify by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 7-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$3.99\/seat\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web, Mac, Windows, Linux, Chrome, Firefox, Edge extensions<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-background\" style=\"background-color:#e5f6fe\"><strong>NOTE:<\/strong>\u00a0In Clockify, a seat is a slot in your workspace. You pay for the capacity to have a certain number of active users. You can swap users in and out by deactivating one and inviting another for the same seat.\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/troubleshooting\/team-management\/unable-to-deactivate\">Explore how to deactivate and delete users \u2192<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Any-size team that wants to track time spent on tasks and projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Try Clockify by CAKE.com FREE<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"2-plaky-by-cake-com-best-for-all-around-task-and-project-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#2: <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Plaky<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for all-around task and project management&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"530\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky.jpg\" alt=\"Plaky\" class=\"wp-image-29425\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-679x300.jpg 679w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-1110x490.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-768x339.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Plaky is an intuitive and efficient team <a href=\"https:\/\/plaky.com\/project-management-software\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">project management software<\/a>. This app visualizes all projects and tasks in neatly arranged boards. Plaky\u2019s customization capabilities allow you to manage projects and teams the way you like by switching between different board views, creating custom fields, and more.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-plaky-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Plaky by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use Plaky to <strong>assign tasks<\/strong> to team members and <strong>observe their progress<\/strong> but also add, remove, and arrange fields to tailor your boards to your needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Plaky\u2019s <strong>custom fields<\/strong> allow you to add details like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Text,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Status,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Person,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Numbers,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Due dates,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Links, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The fields then behave according to their names. For example, a <strong>status<\/strong> <strong>column<\/strong> lets you choose between <em>Done, To-do, In progress, <\/em>and other status updates.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Since I started using Plaky, I\u2019ve seen many <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/managing-tasks\/be-better-at-your-job\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">improvements to my work performance<\/a> as a manager, including:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Increased output in all relevant fields,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Faster communication with coworkers on tasks, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Better overview of who does what, when, and how.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>A standout feature of Plaky is its advanced search option. For example, suppose I create a tag like <em>Security<\/em>. If I wanted to check which tasks are marked with this tag, I could simply type <em>Security <\/em>in the search bar, and all tasks with the said tag would appear instantly.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For illustration, here\u2019s what it looks like in Plaky:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"208\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-search.jpg\" alt=\"Plaky - search\" class=\"wp-image-29424\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-search.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-search-730x127.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-search-1110x192.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-search-768x133.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-search-18x3.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Search function in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Using Plaky has made it easy for me to <strong>check off to-dos<\/strong> and <strong>assign team members<\/strong> to tasks. Here\u2019s how I created a quick checklist within a task and assigned a person to complete it:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"309\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-rich-text.png\" alt=\"Plaky - rich text\" class=\"wp-image-29423\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-rich-text.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-rich-text-730x294.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Plaky-rich-text-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rich text field in Plaky<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, Plaky is an incredibly useful tool for effective team management. Its customizable, intuitive, and visually appealing user interface allows for effective team management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Get your dose of the best project management tools and techniques in our handy guide:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/productivity\/project-management-techniques\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Project Management Techniques and Tools: Definitions and Tips<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"plaky-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaky by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As a powerful team management platform, Plaky comes with a set of advantages:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It allows you to quickly switch between different board views, including Table, Kanban, and Gantt charts, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It lets you leave reactions to comments in the form of emojis to quickly acknowledge that you\u2019ve seen the message without having to type a reply.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"plaky-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Plaky by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To learn about Plaky\u2019s disadvantages, check out the list below:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It doesn\u2019t have a designated desktop app yet, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn&#8217;t offer a large number of integrations.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-plaky-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Plaky by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>As of March 2025, Plaky allows you to <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/updates\/cakecom-account#cake-workspace-transfer\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">transfer your workspace<\/a> to a different organization. This is quite useful if you\u2019re managing multiple workspaces across various organizations. Now, you can move those workspaces to one organization for easier management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Plaky by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 7-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$3.99\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Web, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Any-size teams searching for an all-inclusive team task management software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"3-pumble-by-cake-com-best-for-team-communication\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#3: <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Pumble<\/a> by CAKE.com \u2014 best for team communication<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1083\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble.jpg\" alt=\"Pumble\" class=\"wp-image-29429\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble.jpg 1083w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-542x300.jpg 542w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-768x425.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1083px) 100vw, 1083px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Pumble is an all-in-one team communication app offering powerful collaboration features to teams of any size. In particular, Pumble is perfect for remote teams because it ensures seamless asynchronous communication.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-pumble-by-cake-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Pumble by CAKE.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Getting started with Pumble is quick and easy \u2014 after registering, you\u2019ll be prompted to create a workspace or select an existing workspace if you already have one. To create a new workspace, all you need to do is enter the name of your company or team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To use this reliable software for team management purposes, you then need to add team members. Simply add employees\u2019 email addresses, and they\u2019ll receive invitations to join your workspace.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, you can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> public and private channels,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Send<\/strong> direct text and voice messages,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Organize<\/strong> video calls, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep<\/strong> chatting with colleagues in a thread.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>I particularly liked that Pumble also allows me to <strong>pin particular messages<\/strong> when I want to share significant information with my team. Then, everyone can easily access it in a group chat without searching through the entire chat history.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Interestingly, Pumble lets me highlight crucial messages and add code snippets when texting my colleagues. Here\u2019s what it looks like in Pumble:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"617\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-highlighting-and-inline-code.png\" alt=\"Pumble - highlighting and inline code\" class=\"wp-image-29427\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-highlighting-and-inline-code.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-highlighting-and-inline-code-373x300.png 373w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-highlighting-and-inline-code-15x12.png 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Highlighting and inline code in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I enjoyed using Pumble especially because it lets me send all essential files and share links with my coworkers right within the app.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Speaking of sharing, Pumble allows you to <strong>share your screen<\/strong> with your team during video calls. For example, you can easily choose a window, a Chrome tab, or the entire screen to show other attendees what you want them to see.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"428\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-screen-sharing.png\" alt=\"Pumble - screen sharing\" class=\"wp-image-29428\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-screen-sharing.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-screen-sharing-538x300.png 538w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Pumble-screen-sharing-18x10.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Screen sharing options in Pumble<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a team collaboration app, one of Pumble\u2019s main assets is that it provides you with an unlimited number of users and unlimited chat history.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble by CAKE.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Some of the major advantages of Pumble that make it a must-have tool for team communication include:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It allows you to record meetings, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has a designated files tab from which you can access all the files that have been shared with you across different channels.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"pumble-by-cake-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Pumble by CAKE.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The downsides of Pumble are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Group meetings are only available in the paid plans, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Video calls could have more virtual backgrounds.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-pumble-by-cake-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Pumble by CAKE.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 2025, Pumble increased the <a href=\"https:\/\/pumble.com\/help\/whats-new\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">maximum number of users<\/a> that can participate in one group call. The Pro plan now allows for 50 participants, while Business, Enterprise, and CAKE.com bundle plans support up to 100 participants.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pumble by CAKE.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 7-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$2.49\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Windows, Linux, Mac, iOS, Android, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: All teams that want to collaborate better in less time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"4-hive-best-for-team-workflow-automation\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#4: <a href=\"https:\/\/hive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Hive<\/a> \u2014 best for team workflow automation&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"374\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive.png\" alt=\"Hive\" class=\"wp-image-29413\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive-616x300.png 616w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive-18x9.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Hive is a team and project management tool that provides a simple communication system and allows you to easily automate your team\u2019s workflow.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-hive-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Hive work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The first thing to do when you sign up for Hive and add users is to create relevant projects. You can choose from existing project templates or create your own.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hive also has a chat option, allowing you to message your team directly whenever you need to.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this app, your team members can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Highlight important information on shared images, videos, and files, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Post comments on the attached documents.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>Hive also provides you with many useful Hive-based native apps and add-ons in the apps tab. Each app allows you to do different things, like:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Work<\/strong> with external users,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set<\/strong> and achieve goals, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get<\/strong> analytics.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>While testing the app, I noticed that the Hive Automate add-on allows me to set the operations and conditions for the actions I want to perform.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, suppose a new team member joins my company\u2019s HR program. In this case, I can set up the Hive Automate add-on to trigger an action inviting the new team member to join Hive. Next, this can trigger an action in our dedicated team chat app, notifying other employees about the new employee&#8217;s arrival.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In a similar example, here\u2019s what it would look like in Hive if we wanted to <em>offboard<\/em> a team member:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"378\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive-automate.jpg\" alt=\"Hive - automate\" class=\"wp-image-29412\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive-automate.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive-automate-610x300.jpg 610w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Hive-automate-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hive Automate add-on<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The thing I like about Hive is its streamlined collaboration system. With this team management software, multiple employees are allowed to access and edit one document simultaneously and have all changes recorded at the same time.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In Hive, I can also easily collaborate and communicate with people outside the company if I need to consult with my client or outsource work to a third party.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hive-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hive pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The most notable pros of using Hive for team management include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It allows you to import tasks from Trello, Asana, Basecamp, Smartsheet, and CSV files, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It allows you to set statuses, such as <em>working from home<\/em> or <em>out of office<\/em>, which is an easy way to inform the team where you are without having to type a message each time.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"hive-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Hive cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>If you want to know what disadvantages of using Hive you can expect, take a look at the following list:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It appears that the customer service has a slow response rate, as many users have reported difficulties reaching the support when they needed help, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It comes with a clunky user interface, and it\u2019s sometimes difficult to figure out where to find tasks.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-hive\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Hive?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In March 2025, Hive added <a href=\"https:\/\/hiveteams.canny.io\/changelog\/expanded-actions-in-list-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">expand all and collapse all buttons<\/a> to the list view. This feature allows you to show or hide all subactions at once.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Hive pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$3\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>iOS, Mac, Web, Windows, Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Large teams looking for native apps and useful add-ons within their team task management software.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"5-monday-com-best-for-integrating-with-other-software\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#5: <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">monday.com <\/a>\u2014 best for integrating with other software<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"512\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com_.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com\" class=\"wp-image-29417\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com_.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com_-703x300.jpg 703w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com_-1110x474.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com_-768x328.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com_-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>monday.com is a project management and team collaboration tool that provides users with visually appealing boards. This app is best for integrating with other software because it offers more than 250 automations and integrations with different apps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-monday-com-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does monday.com work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>To create your workflow in the app, you can either choose workflows from available templates or make a custom one that suits your needs best.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>As a team task management app, monday.com lets you easily track your project progress with various<strong> data visualization forms<\/strong>, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Kanban,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Calendar,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timeline,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Form, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Workload.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>It seems to me that the <strong>workload view<\/strong> is especially useful for team managers because it lets them see who\u2019s busy at the moment and who\u2019s working on what tasks. Take a look at the workload view in monday.com:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1081\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-workload-view.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com - workload view\" class=\"wp-image-29416\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-workload-view.jpg 1081w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-workload-view-541x300.jpg 541w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-workload-view-768x426.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-workload-view-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1081px) 100vw, 1081px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Workload view in monday.com<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>A feature I found exceedingly useful is the integration with Google Calendar. For instance, monday.com would let me connect my account in the app to Google Calendar to automate many assignments.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For illustration, if an event is created in my Google Calendar, monday.com will automatically create an item in my dashboard inside the app. Here\u2019s how to set it up:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"768\" height=\"303\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-calendar-integration.png\" alt=\"monday.com - calendar integration\" class=\"wp-image-29414\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-calendar-integration.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-calendar-integration-730x288.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-calendar-integration-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 768px) 100vw, 768px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">monday.com\u2019s integration with Google Calendar<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Another thing I like about monday.com is its <strong>docs feature<\/strong> because it helps team members take notes and exchange their ideas in one place. In this space, you and your colleagues can:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Co-edit<\/strong> documents in real time,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use<\/strong> mentions to tag particular team members, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Share<\/strong> comments.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>You can use monday.com to create a document from scratch by adding all the elements and text manually. However, for me, it was quite useful to use templates instead. In fact, the app has various templates for different purposes, such as for taking meeting notes and crafting incident reports.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s an example of what using a template for document creation in monday.com looks like:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"531\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-docs.jpg\" alt=\"monday.com - docs\" class=\"wp-image-29415\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-docs.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-docs-678x300.jpg 678w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-docs-1110x491.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-docs-768x340.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/monday.com-docs-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">monday.com docs<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Overall, monday.com lets you increase your team\u2019s productivity by allowing you to have everything in one place, from tasks to calendars and documents.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1 <strong>CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Track time with ease on monday.com through its Clockify integration:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/monday-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Monday Time Tracking Integration<\/a>&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"monday-com-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">monday.com pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The top monday.com pros are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>You can create an unlimited number of documents on all plans, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>You can choose from over 200 templates for various use cases, from simple project management and product development planning to content calendar and contact management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"monday-com-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">monday.com cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>monday.com may not be for you if you consider the following points to be deal-breakers:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The free plan allows only up to 2 users, while the paid plans are quite expensive, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The AI credits need to be purchased separately if you need more than 500.&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-monday-com\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in monday.com?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2025, monday.com introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/support.monday.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/21998050250386-Emails-Activities-timeline-summary-with-AI\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI timeline summaries<\/a>. This feature allows you to access a quick summary of the last 15 items from an activity timeline.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>monday.com pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$8\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Windows, Mac, iOS, Android, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Medium-to-large teams who need to keep track of complex projects.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"6-scoro-best-for-team-budgeting\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#6: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoro.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Scoro<\/a> \u2014 best for team budgeting&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro.jpg\" alt=\"Scoro\" class=\"wp-image-29432\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-730x293.jpg 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-1110x446.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-768x308.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-18x7.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Scoro is a budget management tool that helps keep financial information in one place. It\u2019s best for team budgeting because it allows users to automate billing for recurring invoices and track tasks within the company.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-scoro-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Scoro work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>With Scoro, you can keep tabs on your projects, sales, and daily activities.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I\u2019m particularly impressed that Scoro provides me with a 360-degree view of my customers. Thus, I can see their contact information, communication history, quotes, and invoices. For illustration, here\u2019s what it looks like in Scoro:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"523\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-contacts.jpg\" alt=\"Scoro - contacts\" class=\"wp-image-29430\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-contacts.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-contacts-688x300.jpg 688w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-contacts-1110x484.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-contacts-768x335.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-contacts-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Client overview in Scoro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>To ensure proper collaboration, Scoro lets you see a detailed plan for each employee \u2014 what someone\u2019s working on this week, as well as plans for the following 3 weeks and 3 months.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Similarly, Scoro\u2019s team budgeting feature, called <em>purchases<\/em>, allows you to forecast revenues and expenses for each team member. All you need to do is to choose the client, employee, quarter, and other filters if necessary \u2014 and you instantly get a list of revenue and expenses per project.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1106\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-purchases.jpg\" alt=\"Scoro - purchases\" class=\"wp-image-29431\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-purchases.jpg 1106w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-purchases-553x300.jpg 553w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-purchases-768x417.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Scoro-purchases-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1106px) 100vw, 1106px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Purchases feature in Scoro<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I find that Scoro is quite useful as a task management tool for teams. It can monitor performance and <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/business\/kpi\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">key performance indicators<\/a>, track risk areas, and identify potential project bottlenecks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Expense management alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scoro-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scoro pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the advantages of using Scoro, this app works well in the following areas:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>AI chat assistant and extensive knowledge base available within the app help you quickly get acquainted with its features, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting capabilities are quite extensive \u2014 from productivity and utilization to cost and profitability reports.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"scoro-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Scoro cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, some of the disadvantages of using Scoro are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It could be more user-friendly, as it takes a while to learn how to use even the more basic features and find the options you need, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It comes with a hefty price, even on the essential and standard plans.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-scoro\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Scoro?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In January 2025, Scoro released a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.scoro.com\/blog\/scoro-version-update-25-1\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Gmail add-on<\/a> that allows you to manage time entries and tasks directly from Gmail. In other words, you can use this add-on to track time on specific emails and turn them into tasks.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Scoro pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$26\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Mac, iOS, Windows, Android, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Any-size team looking to keep track of billing client information and team tasks in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"7-basecamp-best-for-small-team-management\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#7: <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basecamp<\/a> \u2014 best for small team management<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"573\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp.jpg\" alt=\"Basecamp\" class=\"wp-image-29405\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-628x300.jpg 628w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-1110x530.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-768x367.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Basecamp is a simple project, collaboration, and communication platform, best for small team management.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-basecamp-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Basecamp work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Basecamp comes with a set of simple team management features, allowing you to:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Tackle<\/strong> your projects with to-dos and docs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Handle<\/strong> your conversations with message boards and chats, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage<\/strong> your team(s) in one place with scheduling.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>As task management software, Basecamp allows you to group your teams by department (Management, Marketing, Development, etc.), handle rebranding, and launch products.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>After using Basecamp for a few days, one of the most beneficial features was the ability to <a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/help\/projects\/tracking-project-progress\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">track my project progress<\/a> and efficiency using <strong>hill charts<\/strong> \u2014 a flexible project status visualization from a bird\u2019s-eye view.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Progress tracking alternative<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hill charts are useful when I want to see which steps in my tasks I\u2019ve missed. For example, if my team needs to reach a milestone of 10,000 new users for our app, hill charts help me clearly see the actions I need to take to get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s Basecamp\u2019s hill chart in action \u2014 the left half of the graph below represents brainstorming and similar activities, while the right side represents execution.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"952\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-hill-chart.jpg\" alt=\"Basecamp - hill chart\" class=\"wp-image-29404\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-hill-chart.jpg 952w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-hill-chart-476x300.jpg 476w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-hill-chart-768x484.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/Basecamp-hill-chart-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 952px) 100vw, 952px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Hill charts in Basecamp<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>The only downside to this chart is that the dot representing progress doesn\u2019t move on its own when you tick off completed to-dos. Instead, you have to move it manually.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>To handle all team communication, from project discussions to arrangements of company events, you can use <strong>message boards<\/strong>. In Basecamp, you can also:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Ping<\/strong> each other directly,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Answer<\/strong> public messages, and&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add<\/strong> reactions to comments other team members have posted.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>One of Basecamp\u2019s prominent features is <strong>check-in questions<\/strong> \u2014 an option that allows you to get updates from team members or ask them any questions in one place.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group pro-tip\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\">\n<p>\ud83d\udca1<strong> CLOCKIFY PRO TIP<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Find out how to track your work hours with a free Basecamp time tracker:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/basecamp-time-tracking\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Basecamp Time Tracking Integration<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"basecamp-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basecamp pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When it comes to the pros of using Basecamp, the features that stand out the most are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The lineup feature visually presents all your tasks on a timeline, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The find option lets you search through the entire workspace to quickly find specific documents, messages, events, to-dos, etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"basecamp-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Basecamp cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, Basecamp does have some downsides, such as:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It takes time to get accustomed to all the capabilities, as some options, like hill charts, are difficult to find at first, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has very limited reporting capabilities \u2014 all you can see is the latest activity and all the hill charts.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-basecamp\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Basecamp?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In February 2025, Basecamp introduced the <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\/new#hilltop-view\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">hilltop view<\/a>. This is a type of report that lets you see all your hill charts in one place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Basecamp pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, a 30-day free trial for the cheapest plan and a 75-day free trial for the unlimited plan<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$15\/user\/month, billed monthly<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>iOS, Mac, Android, Windows, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Small teams who want to schedule tasks and chat with coworkers in the same place.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"8-ntask-best-for-software-issue-tracking\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#8: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntaskmanager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">nTask<\/a> \u2014 best for software issue tracking<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1073\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask.jpg\" alt=\"nTask\" class=\"wp-image-29422\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask.jpg 1073w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-537x300.jpg 537w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-768x429.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-18x10.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1073px) 100vw, 1073px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>nTask is a handy work management software solution for tracking progress on tasks, monitoring issues, and recording work hours. It\u2019s useful for team management because it helps teams stay organized and on top of tasks, keeping everyone motivated with its gamified system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-ntask-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does nTask work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>nTask lets you easily add tasks for your team and monitor their progress. Teams can also communicate easily via chat, discussion boards, and an interactive comment section.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A standout feature for me was the ability to track issues easily. In fact, nTask has an <em>Issue <\/em>section that\u2019s only dedicated to tracking software issues.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The app allows you to insert the <strong>planned end<\/strong> and <strong>actual end<\/strong> of a task. The same applies to the sections\u2019 <strong>planned start<\/strong> and <strong>actual start<\/strong>. With this capability, you always know whether your plans went awry or if you stuck to your original plans.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1431\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks.jpg\" alt=\"nTask - tasks\" class=\"wp-image-29421\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks.jpg 1431w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-716x300.jpg 716w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-1110x465.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-768x322.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1431px) 100vw, 1431px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Task plans and progress in nTask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>In addition to dates, nTask allows you to add priority, status, issue type, description, and other important information for tracking issues.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"581\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-issue-tracking.png\" alt=\"nTask - issue tracking\" class=\"wp-image-29418\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-issue-tracking.png 581w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-issue-tracking-291x300.png 291w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-issue-tracking-12x12.png 12w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 581px) 100vw, 581px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding an issue in nTask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>nTask also lets you add messages to tasks. You can choose to tag individual team members or just type your comment without any tags.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I used this feature whenever I wanted to check in with my team to see if they needed any assistance.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"555\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-and-comments.jpg\" alt=\"nTask - tasks and comments\" class=\"wp-image-29420\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-and-comments.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-and-comments-649x300.jpg 649w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-and-comments-1110x513.jpg 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-and-comments-768x355.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-tasks-and-comments-18x8.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Adding comments to tasks in nTask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>For me, what stands out the most regarding nTask is that the app gives me the ability to create meetings inside their user interface without switching to external platforms. With this feature, I can easily:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Check<\/strong> whether I\u2019ll be present or absent from the meeting,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add<\/strong> a meeting agenda,&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Insert<\/strong> discussion notes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create<\/strong> follow-up actions, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Add<\/strong> key decisions made at the meeting.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After that, I can submit the meeting notes for review to my manager or publish them for everyone on my team to see. Here\u2019s what it looks like in nTask:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"965\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-meetings.jpg\" alt=\"nTask - meetings\" class=\"wp-image-29419\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-meetings.jpg 965w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-meetings-483x300.jpg 483w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-meetings-768x478.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/nTask-meetings-18x12.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 965px) 100vw, 965px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Meeting feature in nTask<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Helpfully, nTask allows you to add and see meeting participants in one place, but also add tasks and enter the meeting location.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>All in all, nTask makes team and project management easier by allowing teams to document all task-related data, from plans and progress to issue and risk levels. This way, managers can observe project development and introduce changes to workflow to mitigate risks when needed.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ntask-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">nTask pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The main perks of using nTask for team management include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It has a quick access tab where you can see all the projects you added to favorites and filters you saved, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It has the option to add risk percentages to tasks for better risk management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"ntask-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">nTask cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are the 2 main nTask cons that stood out to me:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Subtasks are only visible when you click on a specific task, and not from the main dashboard, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Reporting features are only available in the Enterprise plan.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-ntask\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in nTask?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>nTask hasn\u2019t announced any new features in a while. The latest update dates back to October 2022, when they introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/support.ntaskmanager.com\/boards-kanban-board\/ntask-board-settings\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">3 new features<\/a>. These features include customizing board backgrounds, configuring card settings to show only the details you need, and generating an email directly from a task in nTask.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>nTask pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 7-day free trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$3\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Android, iOS, Web, Mac<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Software companies that need to track and resolve issues every day.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"9-productive-io-best-for-agencies-and-professional-services\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#9: <a href=\"https:\/\/productive.io\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Productive.io<\/a> \u2014 best for agencies and professional services<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"774\" height=\"586\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.io-homepage.png\" alt=\"Productive.io homepage\" class=\"wp-image-34612\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.io-homepage.png 774w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.io-homepage-396x300.png 396w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.io-homepage-768x581.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.io-homepage-16x12.png 16w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 774px) 100vw, 774px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Productive.io is an all-in-one work management platform designed specifically for agencies and service-based businesses. Productive.io combines project management with financials, resource planning, and reporting \u2014 making it especially valuable for teams that bill clients for their time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-productive-io-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does Productive.io work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>When you sign up, Productive.io guides you to set up projects, invite your team, and connect your existing tools. It offers customizable project boards, timelines, and task lists for day-to-day execution.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"482\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Set-everything-up-from-the-get-go.png\" alt=\"Set everything up from the get-go\" class=\"wp-image-34614\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Set-everything-up-from-the-get-go.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Set-everything-up-from-the-get-go-730x293.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Set-everything-up-from-the-get-go-1110x446.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Set-everything-up-from-the-get-go-768x308.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Set-everything-up-from-the-get-go-18x7.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set everything up from the get-go<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Some of the key features include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Resource planning<\/strong> \u2014 visualize team workloads, assign roles, and forecast capacity,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budget tracking<\/strong> \u2014 monitor project budgets in real-time and compare planned vs. actual costs,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong> \u2014 built-in timers and logs feed directly into reports and invoices,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong> \u2014 connect with tools like Slack, Google Workspace, QuickBooks, and more.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>What sets Productive.io apart is that it goes beyond task management \u2014 it integrates budgeting, invoicing, and utilization tracking into the same workspace. That means managers can see not only whether a project is on track, but also whether it\u2019s profitable. It truly lives up to <em>all-in-one<\/em> claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I also found it very helpful that the work log is easily accessible in the upper right corner. It shows everything I did and, more importantly, <em>when<\/em>, which simplifies manual time logs at the end of the workday (my preferred time-tracking method).&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"419\" height=\"579\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.ios-work-log.png\" alt=\"Productive.io\u2019s work log\" class=\"wp-image-34613\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.ios-work-log.png 419w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.ios-work-log-217x300.png 217w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Productive.ios-work-log-9x12.png 9w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 419px) 100vw, 419px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Productive.io\u2019s work log<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>But the feature I enjoyed the most is Docs. In the Project Management section, you can create various types of documents that you can then link to different projects. It\u2019s a great way to keep your documentation clean and organized, so that your team members don\u2019t have to waste time looking for instructions, briefs, guides, and other essential notes elsewhere.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"232\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-important-docs-in-Productive.io_.png\" alt=\"Add important docs in Productive.io\" class=\"wp-image-34611\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-important-docs-in-Productive.io_.png 1200w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-important-docs-in-Productive.io_-730x141.png 730w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-important-docs-in-Productive.io_-1110x215.png 1110w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-important-docs-in-Productive.io_-768x148.png 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/12\/Add-important-docs-in-Productive.io_-18x3.png 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Add important docs in Productive.io<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 id=\"productive-io-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Productive.io pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest advantages of using Productive.io for team management and collaboration are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It combines project management and financials in one place \u2014 fewer disconnected tools, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s simple to organize with an easy-to-follow project structure.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"productive-io-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Productive.io cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>On the other hand, the disadvantages of Productive.io include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>More features than small teams may need, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Pricing can feel high if you\u2019re only looking for basic task management.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-productive-io\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in Productive.io?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>In 2024\u20132025, Productive.io introduced <a href=\"https:\/\/help.productive.io\/en\/articles\/11426772-using-productive-ai-to-generate-reports\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">AI-powered reporting<\/a>, improved resource management visualizations, and expanded integrations with leading accounting software. These updates make it easier for agencies to get insights without relying on spreadsheets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Productive.io pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>No<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>Yes, 14-day trial<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>$9\/user\/month if billed annually<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>Web, Mac, iOS, Android<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for:<\/strong> Agencies and service-based businesses that want one platform to manage projects, budgets, and profitability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"10-world-time-buddy-best-for-time-zone-conversion\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">#10: <a href=\"https:\/\/www.worldtimebuddy.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">World Time Buddy<\/a> \u2014 best for time zone conversion&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"772\" height=\"600\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy.jpg\" alt=\"World Time Buddy\" class=\"wp-image-29434\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy.jpg 772w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-386x300.jpg 386w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-768x597.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-15x12.jpg 15w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 772px) 100vw, 772px\" \/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>World Time Buddy is a simple time zone manager. It offers an easy and intuitive way to convert your time zone into that of others \u2014 or vice versa.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"how-does-world-time-buddy-work\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">How does World Time Buddy work?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Managing team members from different time zones can become quite confusing and lead to scheduling conflicts. A time zone converter like World Time Buddy can help you.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For illustration, the app allows you to:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Schedule<\/strong> meetings with different time zones, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Rename<\/strong> locations to fit your needs.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>The most useful option for me is the <em>Link to this view <\/em>button. This feature allows me to send the link to my coworkers or clients, letting them see the relevant time zone information.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Sometimes, I need to work with multiple clients in many time zones. That\u2019s where World Time Buddy comes in handy, as it allows me to view limitless time zones at a glance. For illustration, here\u2019s what it looks like in World Time Buddy:<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1052\" height=\"497\" src=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-multiple-timezones.jpg\" alt=\"World Time Buddy - multiple timezones\" class=\"wp-image-29433\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-multiple-timezones.jpg 1052w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-multiple-timezones-635x300.jpg 635w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-multiple-timezones-768x363.jpg 768w, https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/03\/World-Time-Buddy-multiple-timezones-18x9.jpg 18w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1052px) 100vw, 1052px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Show multiple time zones in one place<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>I can also use the drag-and-drop option to reorder time zones according to my preferences.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Apart from that, World Time Buddy lets me connect to my Google Calendar to see if I have any upcoming events. This way, my team doesn\u2019t have to waste time checking on different websites, whether our time zones are hours apart or not.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"world-time-buddy-pros\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Time Buddy pros<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>The biggest pros of using World Time Buddy are:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It doesn\u2019t require you to log in to use it, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It features a customizable interface that allows users to mark the weekends so that they show up in a different color.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"world-time-buddy-cons\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">World Time Buddy cons<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are some cons you\u2019ll encounter when using World Time Buddy:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>It displays ads, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It\u2019s not always accurate in determining your location, so you have to change it manually.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"whats-new-in-world-time-buddy\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What\u2019s new in World Time Buddy?<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>World Time Buddy hasn\u2019t released any new features in years. Still, it\u2019s the go-to solution for many teams who work across time zones due to its simplicity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Type of plan and availability<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>World Time Buddy pricing and platforms<\/strong><\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free plan<\/td><td>Yes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Free trial<\/td><td>No, the app only has a free version<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Cheapest paid plan&nbsp;<\/td><td>Completely free to use<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Availability&nbsp;<\/td><td>iOS, Android, Chrome, Web<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Best fit for<\/strong>: Teams who are spread out throughout different time zones or teams with clients in different locations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-to-look-for-in-a-team-management-app\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">What to look for in a team management app?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>When I explored tens of different team management software, I settled on 9 criteria to choose the best of the best:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>High-quality templates <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>templates allowed me to immerse myself in my work instantly instead of trying out different features and watching endless tutorials,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations with other apps <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>apps that had integrations and add-ons helped me automate repetitive tasks,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration and communication features <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>I particularly liked the apps that allowed me to chat with team members or edit documents in real time,<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>The ability to sync to different devices and platforms <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>when I work on my laptop, desktop computer, and phone, I want my team management app to sync actions seamlessly between the different platforms,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Different views, like Kanban, Timeline, List, and Calendar <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>being able to choose between Timeline, List, Calendar, or Kanban views allows me to adjust the boards to fit my preferences,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The ability to adapt to different team sizes <\/strong>\u2014 the number of team members can change at any time, so<strong> <\/strong>I focused on apps that are adaptable to different team sizes,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Easy-to-understand reports <\/strong>\u2014<strong> <\/strong>with detailed reports, some of the apps helped me get a bird\u2019s-eye view of my team\u2019s productivity levels,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task and formatting features <\/strong>\u2014 apps that could add tasks, subtasks, links, comments, and rich text fields and apply plenty of formatting options landed on my list of the best team management software, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Search functionality<\/strong> \u2014 when I forget where a file or message was sent to me, I want to be able to find it quickly, which is where the search option with filters comes in handy.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"improve-team-management-with-the-cake-com-bundle\" class=\"wp-block-heading\">Improve team management with the CAKE.com bundle<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Team management apps can be quite expensive. In many cases, you\u2019ll need more than one platform to manage your team, especially if you work remotely.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>That\u2019s where the <a href=\"https:\/\/cake.com\/bundle\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">CAKE.com bundle<\/a> comes in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For $12.99 per user a month, you get all 3 CAKE.com apps designed for seamless team management. This offer includes:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ol class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Clockify<\/strong> \u2014 a powerful time tracking and invoicing app,<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pumble<\/strong> \u2014 a reliable team communication tool, and<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plaky<\/strong> \u2014 a must-have project management platform.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed aligncenter is-type-video is-provider-youtube wp-block-embed-youtube wp-embed-aspect-16-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"CAKE.com Suite Demo\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/BFhz-XHcalg?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>When you purchase the CAKE.com bundle, you get access to all the features from the <strong>highest-tier plan<\/strong> for Clockify, Pumble, and Plaky.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And most importantly \u2014 with Clockify\u2019s powerful attendance tracking features, you can monitor employee work hours, breaks, and overtime to ensure team productivity and accountability.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"custom-btn\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clockify.me\/en\/signup\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Get started with Clockify<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Here are the 10 best team management software solutions that have the power to transform team productivity and efficiency.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":36,"featured_media":29437,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[11],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2087","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-apps-tools"],"acf":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/36"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2087"}],"version-history":[{"count":115,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":37501,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2087\/revisions\/37501"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/29437"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2087"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2087"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/clockify.me\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2087"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}