{"id":202044,"date":"2025-01-27T00:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-01-27T08:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=202044"},"modified":"2025-04-10T15:57:28","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T22:57:28","slug":"manager-tools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/","title":{"rendered":"We Reviewed the Best Manager Tools in 2026"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>If you\u2019re a manager or aspiring to be one, you know that it&#8217;s not enough to have strong managerial skills. In a world constantly chasing better productivity and efficiency, you need the right tools to optimize your day-to-day operations.<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-4a7bcb97-8fe0-4eef-906b-0ad0ed202ab6\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">According to the <a href=\"https:\/\/rebelsguidetopm.com\/project-management-survey-results\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Rebel&#8217;s Guide to Project Management survey<\/a>, <strong>44% of managers lack adequate resources to do their jobs, and 43% say they&#8217;d love to avoid following up with people for status updates.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>This got me thinking of ways to eliminate repetitive tasks and track work accurately. After much trial and error (and by delving into a little management theory), I&#8217;ve built a stack of the ten best managers&#8217; tools available today. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>These tools offer managers many features to streamline processes, enhance team collaboration, improve time management, and boost productivity.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But before we do that, let\u2019s explore what you should look for when shopping for manager tools.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-d4a6f1a9-c598-4ee7-a149-5452ea97c2db\" data-linktodivider=\"false\" data-showtext=\"show\" data-hidetext=\"hide\" data-scrolltype=\"auto\" data-enablesmoothscroll=\"false\" data-initiallyhideonmobile=\"false\" data-initiallyshow=\"true\"><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-header\" style=\"text-align: left; \">\n\t\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-title\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-extra-container\" style=\"\">\n\t\t\t<div class=\"ub_table-of-contents-container ub_table-of-contents-1-column \">\n\t\t\t\t<ul style=\"\"><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#0-what-should-you-look-for-in-manager-tools-\" style=\"\">What Should You Look for in Manager Tools?\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#1-the-10-best-manager-tools\" style=\"\">The 10 Best Manager Tools<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#2-1-clickup-best-for-task-management-and-overall-team-management\" style=\"\">1. ClickUp (Best for task management and overall team management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#9-2-proofhub-best-email-replacement\" style=\"\">2. ProofHub (Best email replacement)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#14-3-pipedrive-best-for-lead-management\" style=\"\">3.\u00a0 Pipedrive (Best for lead management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#19-4-zoom-best-for-meeting-management\" style=\"\">4. Zoom (Best for meeting management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#24-5-scribe-best-for-walkthroughs-and-tutorial-management\" style=\"\">5. Scribe (Best for walkthroughs and tutorial management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#29-6-time-doctor-best-for-time-management\" style=\"\">6. Time Doctor (Best for time management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#34-7-niftypm-best-for-cost-effective-project-management-\" style=\"\">7. NiftyPM (Best for cost-effective project management)\u00a0<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#39-8-monday-best-for-complex-project-management\" style=\"\">8. Monday (Best for complex project management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#44-9-chanty-best-for-communication-management\" style=\"\">9. Chanty (Best for communication management)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#49-10-asana-best-for-creating-project-overviews\" style=\"\">10. Asana (Best for creating project overviews)<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/manager-tools\/#54-manage-projects-efficiently-with-the-right-manager-tool\" style=\"\">Manage Projects Efficiently With the Right Manager Tool<\/a><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-what-should-you-look-for-in-manager-tools-\">What Should You Look for in Manager Tools?&nbsp;<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Based on my extensive testing and research, these are some of the features that help make an effective manager:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong>: Ensure the tool can integrate with other software you use, streamlining your workflow across platforms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Task management: <\/strong>Ensure the tool allows for creating, assigning, and tracking tasks with due dates and progress monitoring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaboration<\/strong>: Opt for tools that support real-time communication, file sharing, and live editing to enhance teamwork and on-the-job coaching<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Project planning:<\/strong> Choose tools with Gantt charts or similar features to visualize project timelines and dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Time tracking<\/strong>: Consider tools with built-in time-tracking features to monitor hours spent on tasks and projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Budgeting tools:<\/strong> Look for features that help estimate project costs and track expenses to maintain budget control<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>User-friendly interface:<\/strong> Find tools that are easy to navigate, ensuring that employees can quickly adapt without extensive training<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Customization<\/strong>: Seek out features that allow you to tailor workflows, dashboards, and request forms to meet your specific needs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reporting and analytics: <\/strong>Select tools that provide automated reporting to help analyze project performance and team productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-the-10-best-manager-tools\">The 10 Best Manager Tools<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Like most disciplines, what makes a manager effective begins with mindset and behavioral changes. Aspiring managers must first identify areas they can improve in and then the tools to help them get there.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For example, if collaboration and communication are areas of improvement, then look for manager tools that can help you streamline the feedback, coaching, and delegation parts of your job. Similarly, manager tools that excel at report generation and dashboards can help you run projects with greater control, lower risk, and heightened visibility and efficacy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With that, here are the ten best manager tools that cater to different use cases for professionals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-1-clickup-best-for-task-management-and-overall-team-management\">1. ClickUp (Best for task management and overall team management)<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a> is a powerful project and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/task-management-software\/\">task management<\/a> tool that significantly streamlines workflows. Its robust task tracking and customization options make it easy to monitor deadlines and project progress.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s how ClickUp\u2019s features can help you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-project-management\">Project management<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/project-management\">ClickUp Project Management<\/a> can aid managers by offering a comprehensive suite of features to enhance productivity, collaboration, and project oversight.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/08\/image-54.gif\" alt=\"ClickUp\u2019s Project Management platform\" class=\"wp-image-202048\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Simplify work management with ClickUp\u2019s Project Management<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Here are some ways it can help:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Centralize <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/task-management-templates\/\"><strong>task management<\/strong><\/a><strong> <\/strong>with Custom Fields and Statuses<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitate real-time collaboration<\/strong> through <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6309646134295-Intro-to-comments\">comments<\/a>, document sharing, and email integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Establish dedicated <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/chat-view\"><strong>ClickUp Chat<\/strong><\/a><strong> views <\/strong>for effective management and communication<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visualize project planning<\/strong> with <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6310249474967-Gantt-view\">Gantt charts<\/a>, timelines, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/mind-maps\">mind maps<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor time<\/strong> spent on tasks and projects with built-in time tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Manage budgets<\/strong> efficiently by estimating costs and using resource management tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-team-management-template\">Team management template<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Effective <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/team-management\/\">team management<\/a> is crucial for business success. With <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/team-management-plan-t-211294139\">ClickUp\u2019s Team Management Plan Template<\/a>, you can keep your team organized and focused on their goals.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-create-block-cu-image-with-overlay\"><div class=\"wp-block-image\"><figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__overlay\"><img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-418.png\" alt=\"Set department-wise agendas and track them with the ClickUp Team Management Plan Template\" class=\"image skip-lazy cu-image-with-overlay__image\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto\"\/><div class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta-wrap\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-211294139&amp;department=operations\" class=\"cu-image-with-overlay__cta cu-image-with-overlay__cta--#7c68ee\" data-segment-track-click=\"true\" data-segment-section-model-name=\"imageCTA\" data-segment-button-clicked=\"Download This Template\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Download This Template&quot;}\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Set department-wise agendas and track them with the ClickUp Team Management Plan Template<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>This template helps you:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Customize dates, checklists, attachments, and Custom Fields to <strong>define the roles and deadlines<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use the Agenda and Agenda by Department views to organize team and department meetings efficiently<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Use Task statuses <\/strong>to track progress and tick off Subtasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Invite feedback<\/strong> on shared documents and analyze productivity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>With this template, you can help teams understand their progress at every stage, collaborate on shared goals while building accountability, maintain transparency with dependency warnings, and deliver projects on time!&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons-purple-button\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-211294139&amp;department=operations\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple\">Download This Template<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"5-clickup-best-features\">ClickUp best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Manage Tasks and Subtasks: <\/strong>Add and customize multi-level <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/tasks\">ClickUp Tasks<\/a> to define progress, improve transparency, and reduce information overload<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collaborate on content:<\/strong> Invite and co-create <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a> to enrich content production and securely share with the right people to maintain privacy\u2014all in the same place<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Brainstorm virtually:<\/strong> Dump real-time ideas on <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/whiteboards\">ClickUp Whiteboards<\/a>, embed links, and create a visual canvas to maintain transparency<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>AI-assistant: <\/strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/ai\">ClickUp Brain<\/a> to import company knowledge securely into ClickUp. Maintain control with advanced permissions and version histories<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrations<\/strong>: Connect with 1,000+ other applications and streamline workflows via <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/integrations\">ClickUp Integrations<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-clickup-limitations-\">ClickUp limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Some users report a learning curve due to ClickUp\u2019s extensive features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-clickup-pricing\">ClickUp pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free Forever<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited<\/strong>: $7\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business<\/strong>: $12\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise<\/strong>: Contact for pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>ClickUp Brain: <\/strong>Add to any paid plan for $7 per member per Workspace per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"8-clickup-ratings-and-reviews\">ClickUp ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (9,500+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (4,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-6bde80c3-dda8-469c-be37-74ed77cc15ab\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/how-to-develop-a-team\/\">How to Develop a High-Performing Team in 8 Proven Steps<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"9-2-proofhub-best-email-replacement\">2. ProofHub (Best email replacement)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"810\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419-1400x810.png\" alt=\"ProofHub - one of the leading manager tools\" class=\"wp-image-213875\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419-1400x810.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419-300x174.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419-768x444.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419-1536x889.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419-700x405.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-419.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proofhub.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ProofHub<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>ProofHub has one of the <strong>cleanest and most intuitive UIs<\/strong>, which can help you quickly roll this out to team members. Depending on the project goal, you can use Gantt charts, tables, and board views as the central repository for documents.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>If I had to distill ProofHub into one feature, I&#8217;d say it&#8217;s<strong> proofreading feedback and amendments to comments<\/strong>. It replaced never-ending email chains with fast messaging, real-time content updates, and link sharing.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-proofhub-best-features-\">ProofHub best features&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Streamline communication<\/strong> by integrating different channels within the same platform<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Improve productivity with accessibility shortcuts<\/strong> such as bookmarks, stickies, and keyboard shortcuts&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Stay up-to-date across devices<\/strong> with iOS and Android apps&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-proofhub-limitations-\">ProofHub limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Sometimes, notifications are slow to arrive and difficult to filter through<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-proofhub-pricing\">ProofHub pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Small team:<\/strong> $89\/month per 10 users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large team:<\/strong> $153\/month per 100 users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Large team plus: <\/strong>$310\/month for unlimited users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-proofhub-ratings-and-reviews\">ProofHub ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (50+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (100+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-1820e550-d601-4534-b471-a3a5eb0126e9\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Also read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/people-management-software\/\">Top 9 People Management Software Tools in 2024<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-3-pipedrive-best-for-lead-management\">3.&nbsp; Pipedrive (Best for lead management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1368\" height=\"768\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-420.png\" alt=\"Pipedrive - one of the leading manager tools\" class=\"wp-image-213876\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-420.png 1368w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-420-300x168.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-420-768x431.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-420-700x393.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1368px) 100vw, 1368px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.pipedrive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Pipedrive<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Unlike the previous two manager tools, this one is geared toward a niche. If you&#8217;re a sales manager and leader, you&#8217;ll feel perfectly at home with Pipedrive. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool can be used to <strong>manage sales projects, <\/strong>and the <strong>AI CRM<\/strong> can help you identify the next course of action by considering deal stages, lead intent, and opportunity meters.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Even though it&#8217;s in beta right now, the AI deal summarization successfully contextualizes interactions and actions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-pipedrive-best-features\">Pipedrive best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Take the <strong>right action<\/strong> based on meetings, timelines, and lead\u2019s activities<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Sync Pipedrive<\/strong> with over 400 tools, including video calls, lead generation, phone solutions, and customer support<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Ensure data protection <\/strong>and stay informed of your sales team\u2019s activities at all levels<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-pipedrive-limitations-\">Pipedrive limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The mobile apps are not as intuitive as the desktop view<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Fairly limited to the sales department<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-pipedrive-pricing\">Pipedrive pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Essential: <\/strong>$14\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Advanced: <\/strong>$29\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Professional: <\/strong>$59\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Power: <\/strong>$69\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>$99\/seat per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-pipedrive-ratings-and-reviews\">Pipedrive ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (1500+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (2500+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-f95f0b7d-a3e8-4146-a961-b1ba17374eff\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/first-time-manager\/\">How to Thrive as a First-Time Manager<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-4-zoom-best-for-meeting-management\">4. Zoom (Best for meeting management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"976\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421-1400x976.png\" alt=\"Zoom\" class=\"wp-image-213877\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421-1400x976.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421-300x209.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421-768x535.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421-1536x1071.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421-700x488.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-421.png 1558w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/zoom.us\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Zoom<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Zoom is often seen as just a meeting platform, but its capabilities extend beyond that. While it excels as a <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/virtual-meeting-platforms\/\">virtual meeting app<\/a>, with features like<strong> concurrent sessions and live translation for global teams<\/strong>, it\u2019s also a robust platform for <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/free-project-management-software\/\">project management<\/a>.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>I was pleasantly surprised by its productivity tools, which include<strong> document collaboration, whiteboarding, and video recording capabilities<\/strong>, which rival dedicated platforms like Loom.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-zoom-best-features\">Zoom best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Create, host, and customize events <\/strong>along with breakout rooms, live chat, and event data tracking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Leverage AI-powered call summaries<\/strong>, advanced call routing, and chat and meeting integration<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Express feedback <\/strong>with emojis and other reactions in live meetings<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-zoom-limitations-\">Zoom limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The management features are neither marketed well nor defined clearly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacks project management-specific features<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-zoom-pricing\">Zoom pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic: <\/strong>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro: <\/strong>$14.99\/user per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business:<\/strong> $21.99\/user per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business Plus: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-zoom-ratings-and-reviews\">Zoom ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (55,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (13,000+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<div style=\"background-color: #d9edf7; color: #31708f; border-left-color: #31708f; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-notification-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-76e24b8b-7de9-4ba6-8da7-bf9aeb2ee73c\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>Also read:<\/strong> <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/goals-for-managers\/\">How to Set SMART Goals for Managers<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-5-scribe-best-for-walkthroughs-and-tutorial-management\">5. Scribe (Best for walkthroughs and tutorial management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1240\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-422.png\" alt=\"Scribe, an example of manager tools\" class=\"wp-image-213878\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-422.png 1240w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-422-300x170.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-422-768x436.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-422-700x397.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1240px) 100vw, 1240px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/scribehow.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Scribe<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Scribe takes<strong> <\/strong>how-to manuals, visual guides, and tutorial creation to the next level. With Scribe, you can<strong> attach step-by-step guidance documents under each assignee tab and add custom fields<\/strong>\u2014all with the auto-capture feature. It also helps with task delegation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s particularly useful when team members have to explain long and complicated processes and create organizational training documents for new hires. My favorite feature, however, is the ability to <strong>redact sensitive information to share data<\/strong> without worrying about security.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-scribe-best-features\">Scribe best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Automatically create and manage<\/strong> walkthroughs with browser extensions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Track views,<\/strong> process completion rate, and guide relevance in real time<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Reduce duplicate guides<\/strong> by quickly sharing information with Scribe Sidekick<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrate with tools <\/strong>your vendors and customers use for wiki and database sharing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-scribe-limitations-\">Scribe limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The UI for cropping and combining sub-pages and complex tasks can be jarring<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Support documentation lacks extensive data on how to make the most of Scribe<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-scribe-pricing\">Scribe pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic: <\/strong>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro Team: <\/strong>$15\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro Personal: <\/strong>$29\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-scribe-ratings-and-reviews\">Scribe ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.8\/5 (150+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>Not enough reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-6-time-doctor-best-for-time-management\">6. Time Doctor (Best for time management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"746\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423-1400x746.png\" alt=\"Time Doctor\" class=\"wp-image-213880\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423-1400x746.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423-300x160.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423-768x409.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423-1536x818.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423-700x373.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-423.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.timedoctor.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Time Doctor<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>As a manager, you have to oversee <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/people-management-software\/\">employee engagement<\/a> and productivity analytics. While the tools so far focus on project-based work, <strong>Time Doctor is a management tool that can be deployed across the company for time tracking.&nbsp;<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It can help you<strong> identify inefficiencies and the time needed to complete specific tasks<\/strong>, which prevents micromanagement and chasing people for updates.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Quantify productivity and understand when and how team members prefer to work to determine workforce availability for critical tasks.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-time-doctor-best-features-\">Time Doctor best features&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Track work hours <\/strong>and use the data for payroll and scheduling<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Analyze web and app usage,<\/strong> create timeline reports, and track project\/task progress<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Work without interruptions even when you&#8217;re offline<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-time-doctor-limitations\">Time Doctor limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The apps are not as stable and intuitive as the web version<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Sometimes, time tracking is not synced properly&nbsp;<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-time-doctor-pricing\">Time Doctor pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> $7\/user per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $14\/user per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium: <\/strong>$20\/user per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-time-doctor-ratings-and-reviews\">Time Doctor ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.4\/5 (350+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (500+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-7-niftypm-best-for-cost-effective-project-management-\">7. NiftyPM (Best for cost-effective project management)&nbsp;<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"704\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424-1400x704.png\" alt=\"Nifty\" class=\"wp-image-213881\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424-1400x704.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424-300x151.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424-768x386.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424-1536x772.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424-700x352.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-424.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nifty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Nifty is a project management tool that ticks most of the features and efficiently consolidates multiple functionalities into a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Its clean interface and well-defined core features\u2014discussions, tasks, and reporting\u2014make it easy to onboard new users. For example,<\/strong> I swiftly migrated an existing project to Nifty, appreciating the granular level of detail offered by the goals and roadmap functions.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>Assigning tasks and tracking progress is intuitive. With a single click, you can create task columns and assign team members. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-niftypm-best-features\">NiftyPM best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Enhance team collaboration<\/strong> through chat, file sharing, and real-time commenting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create forms natively<\/strong> to capture data and modify documents to extrapolate takeaways<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generate valuable insights<\/strong> through time tracking, project overviews, and custom reports<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-niftypm-limitations-\">NiftyPM limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Documents are prone to duplication and sync errors<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>System stability requires improvement, as downtime and minor glitches are quite common<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>While Nifty\u2019s recent addition of Orbit AI is promising, its automation capabilities feel somewhat limited<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37-niftypm-pricing\">NiftyPM pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter:<\/strong> $49\/month for 10 members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro:<\/strong> $99\/month for 20 members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business:<\/strong> $149\/month for 50 members<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited:<\/strong> $499\/month for unlimited members<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"38-niftypm-ratings-and-reviews\">NiftyPM ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (400+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (400+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"39-8-monday-best-for-complex-project-management\">8. Monday (Best for complex project management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"850\" height=\"524\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-425.png\" alt=\"Monday, one among many useful manager tools\" class=\"wp-image-213882\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-425.png 850w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-425-300x185.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-425-768x473.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-425-700x432.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 850px) 100vw, 850px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/monday.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Monday<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>While Nifty is a fairly new entrant, Monday has been managing projects for years. Its strong reputation is well-deserved. Monday.com&#8217;s scalability is impressive, but <strong>it requires a structured approach.<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You must define processes, automate forms, and create separate dashboards to keep projects in silos. If the project feels bloated at any point, you can <strong>organize tasks and information using folders, subfolders, and the Connect Boards feature<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-monday-best-features\">Monday best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Balance team capacity<\/strong> with workload management features<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Facilitate teamwork <\/strong>with real-time commenting, file sharing, and @mentions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Integrate with a huge lineup of third-party tools<\/strong> to work with clients, vendors, and other teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41-monday-limitations-\">Monday limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Considering the capabilities, the learning curve can be quite steep<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42-monday-pricing-\">Monday pricing&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free:<\/strong> up to 2 seats<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> $36\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard:<\/strong> $42\/seat per month&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro:<\/strong> $72\/seat per month<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise:<\/strong> Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-monday-ratings-and-reviews\">Monday ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (12000+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (4500+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44-9-chanty-best-for-communication-management\">9. Chanty (Best for communication management)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1182\" height=\"854\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-426.png\" alt=\"Chanty, one among many useful manager tools\" class=\"wp-image-213883\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-426.png 1182w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-426-300x217.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-426-768x555.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/09\/image-426-700x506.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1182px) 100vw, 1182px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.chanty.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Chanty<\/a><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Chanty is a <strong>direct competitor to Slack<\/strong> but has enough <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-templates\/\">project management<\/a> features to warrant a place in this list.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><strong>You can chat with vendors and create tasks within the interface.<\/strong> Chanty\u2019s project management dashboard is <strong>Kanban-based,<\/strong> and one of its unique features is the<strong> Teambook menu<\/strong>, which can host all your tasks, links, texts, and activity feeds.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45-chanty-best-features\">Chanty best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Share simple code snippets<\/strong> to collaborate with devs right in the chat box<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Set roles and permissions<\/strong> to manage members working on your project<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create workflows for message threads <\/strong>to access in-depth details of progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46-chanty-limitations-\">Chanty limitations&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Heavily relies on chat interface&nbsp;<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Project management features require integrations to function properly<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47-chanty-pricing-\">Chanty pricing&nbsp;<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Free<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>$4\/user per month<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"48-chanty-ratings-and-reviews\">Chanty ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (40+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (30+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-10-asana-best-for-creating-project-overviews\">10. 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