{"id":38473,"date":"2025-08-06T07:03:48","date_gmt":"2025-08-06T14:03:48","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/?p=38473"},"modified":"2025-08-10T04:22:58","modified_gmt":"2025-08-10T11:22:58","slug":"creative-project-management-software","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/","title":{"rendered":"13 Best Creative Project Management Software for [year]"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>The creative industry sold us a dream of pure artistry, but delivered spreadsheets and status updates instead. You\u2019re not alone if you\u2019ve wondered whether there\u2019s a way to do meaningful creative work without drowning in administrative quicksand.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Turns out, the right creative project management software can give you back the creative career you signed up for.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>In this blog post, we\u2019ve rounded up some of the best creative project management tools that keep ideas flowing, feedback organized, and projects on track, without impacting your creative momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s get started! \ud83c\udfa8<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-ub-table-of-contents-block ub_table-of-contents\" id=\"ub_table-of-contents-81d5c1d1-ee79-4c35-bb66-e8fa0b9112ef\" 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\">13 Best Creative Project Management Software<\/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\/creative-project-management-software\/#0-top-creative-project-management-software-at-a-glance\" style=\"\">Top Creative Project Management Software at a Glance<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#1-how-to-choose-creative-project-management-software\" style=\"\">How to Choose Creative Project Management Software?<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#2-the-best-software-for-managing-creative-projects\" style=\"\">The Best Software for Managing Creative Projects<\/a><ul><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#3-how-we-review-software-at-clickup\" style=\"\">How we review software at ClickUp<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#4-1-clickup-best-for-creative-teams-needing-a-customizable-all-in-one-workspace\" style=\"\">1. ClickUp (Best for creative teams needing a customizable all-in-one workspace)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#10-2-wrike-best-for-in-house-teams-managing-high-volume-campaigns\" style=\"\">2. Wrike (Best for in-house teams managing high-volume campaigns)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#16-3-notion-best-for-content-heavy-teams-specifically-needing-docs\" style=\"\">3. Notion (Best for content-heavy teams specifically needing docs)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#22-4-basecamp-best-for-teams-prioritizing-client-communication\" style=\"\">4. Basecamp (Best for teams prioritizing client communication)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#28-5-trello-best-for-visual-planners-who-prefer-kanban-style-workflows\" style=\"\">5. Trello (Best for visual planners who prefer kanban-style workflows)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#34-6-functionfox-best-for-studios-that-need-time-tracking-and-job-costing\" style=\"\">6. FunctionFox (Best for studios that need time tracking and job costing)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#40-7-workamajig-best-for-agencies-managing-end-to-end-creative-production-and-billing\" style=\"\">7. Workamajig (Best for agencies managing end-to-end creative production and billing)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#46-8-nifty-best-for-remote-teams-needing-project-planning\" style=\"\">8. Nifty (Best for remote teams needing project planning)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#52-9-ntask-best-for-creative-teams-managing-risk-sensitive-projects\" style=\"\">9. nTask (Best for creative teams managing risk-sensitive projects)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#58-10-proprofs-project-best-for-teams-needing-a-simple-project-platform-with-essential-features\" style=\"\">10. ProProfs Project (Best for teams needing a simple project platform with essential features)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#64-11-flow-best-for-teams-needing-visual-alignment-across-multiple-projects\" style=\"\">11. Flow (Best for teams needing visual alignment across multiple projects)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#70-12-miro-best-for-brainstorming-and-visual-project-mapping\" style=\"\">12. Miro (Best for brainstorming and visual project mapping)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#76-13-hive-best-for-fast-paced-teams-running-multi-format-campaigns\" style=\"\">13. Hive (Best for fast-paced teams running multi-format campaigns)<\/a><\/li><li style=\"\"><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/creative-project-management-software\/#82-here-are-a-few-more-helpful-resources-for-creative-teams-\" style=\"\">Here are a few more helpful resources for creative teams<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul>\n\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"0-top-creative-project-management-software-at-a-glance\">Top Creative Project Management Software at a Glance<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a table comparing all creative project management software options. \ud83d\udcca<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td><strong>Tool<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best for<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Best features<\/strong><\/td><td><strong>Pricing<\/strong>*<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup\"><strong>ClickUp<\/strong><\/a><\/td><td>Creative teams and agencies of all sizes needing a customizable all-in-one workspace<\/td><td>Whiteboards, Docs, AI assistance, team collaboration, time-tracking, reporting dashboards, visual templates, proofing tools<\/td><td>Free plan available; Customizations for enterprises<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Wrike<\/strong><\/td><td>In-house and cross-functional marketing teams managing high-volume campaigns at small to mid-sized companies<\/td><td>Proofing and approvals, Work Intelligence AI, request forms, DAM integrations<\/td><td>Free plan available; Paid plans start at $10\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Notion<\/strong><\/td><td>Editorial and creative teams at mid-sized or large businesses that specifically need documentation<\/td><td>Custom templates, Notion AI, knowledge base<\/td><td>Free plan available;  Paid plans start at $12\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Basecamp<\/strong><\/td><td>Teams prioritizing client communication at small to midsize agencies and consultancies<\/td><td>Client access, Hill Charts, Message boards, reports, to-do tracking<\/td><td>Free plan available;  Paid plans start at $15\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Trello<\/strong><\/td><td>Visual planners, freelancers, and creative collaborators who prefer kanban-style workflows<\/td><td>Kanban boards, card covers, Power-Ups, Timeline view<\/td><td>Free plan available; Paid plans start at $6\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>FunctionFox<\/strong><\/td><td>Small creative studios and freelancers that need time tracking and job costing<\/td><td>Budget tracking, retainer management, resource forecasting<\/td><td>No free plan or trial; Paid plans start at $12\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Workamajig<\/strong><\/td><td>Large full-service creative agencies managing end-to-end creative production and billing <\/td><td>Client portals, content calendar templates, vendor collaboration<\/td><td>No free plan; Paid plans start at $41\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Nifty<\/strong><\/td><td>Remote creative teams at large to mid-sized companies that need project planning<\/td><td>Roadmaps, portfolios, AI assistant, built-in time tracking<\/td><td>Free plan available; Paid plans start at $12\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>nTask<\/strong><\/td><td>Mid-sized creative teams with complex workflows and risk-sensitive projects<\/td><td>Issue tracking, risk planning, meeting management, team chat<\/td><td>Free plan available; Paid plans start at $4\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>ProProfs<\/strong> <strong>Project<\/strong><\/td><td>Small to mid-sized creative teams looking for a simple project tracking tool<\/td><td>Kanban boards, Gantt charts, time tracking, reminders, invoicing<\/td><td>Free plan available;  Paid plan starts at $49.97\/month<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Flow<\/strong><\/td><td>Small creative agencies and startups needing visual alignment across multiple projects<\/td><td>Team workload, CSV export, checklists, drag-and-drop UI<\/td><td>Free trial available; Paid plans start at $8\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Miro<\/strong><\/td><td>Hybrid creative teams at small or mid-sized businesses that need brainstorming and visual project mapping solutions<\/td><td>Whiteboards, Miro AI, sticky notes, Talktrack recordings<\/td><td>Free plan available;  Paid plans start at $10\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><tr><td><strong>Hive<\/strong><\/td><td>Fast-paced media, marketing, and design teams running multi-format campaigns at agencies<\/td><td>Proofing tools, AI assistant, timeline templates, multi-view setup<\/td><td>Free plan available;  Paid plans start at $7\/month per user<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>*Please check the tool\u2019s website for the latest pricing<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"1-how-to-choose-creative-project-management-software\">How to Choose Creative Project Management Software?<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what matters when considering features of a good creative project management software:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Intuitive interface and integrations: <\/strong>Go for a platform with a clean UI and seamless connections to tools like Adobe and Figma to streamline day-to-day work<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Visual task and timeline views:<\/strong> Prioritize software that offers Kanban boards, Gantt charts, and calendars to map out campaigns and keep deadlines visible<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Robust feedback and proofing: <\/strong>Opt for built-in markup tools, version tracking, and approval workflows to simplify collaboration and reduce revisions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Custom workflows and automation: <\/strong>Look for flexible stages, request forms, and triggers that adapt to your creative process and reduce manual updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Real-time reporting and analytics:<\/strong> Make sure the tool offers visual dashboards to track project health, resource load, and timelines at a glance<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Secure file management and permissions: <\/strong>Ensure there\u2019s a centralized system for storing, sharing, and managing creative assets with controlled access<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"2-the-best-software-for-managing-creative-projects\">The Best Software for Managing Creative Projects<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Here are our picks for the best creative project management software. \ud83d\udc47<\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #000000; border-radius: 0%; background-color: #f6f6f6; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-039449a8-14cb-46ee-817f-0deec6e5d501\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"3-how-we-review-software-at-clickup\">How we review software at ClickUp<\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Our editorial team follows a transparent, research-backed, and vendor-neutral process, so you can trust that our recommendations are based on real product value.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a detailed rundown of <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/software-review-methodology\/\">how we review software at ClickUp<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"4-1-clickup-best-for-creative-teams-needing-a-customizable-all-in-one-workspace\">1. ClickUp (Best for creative teams needing a customizable all-in-one workspace)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"719\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110-1400x719.png\" alt=\"ClickUp: Creative project management software for managing creative projects\" class=\"wp-image-488813\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110-1400x719.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110-300x154.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110-768x395.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110-1536x789.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110-700x360.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-110.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Find answers across your workspace using ClickUp Brain<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/login?product=ai&amp;ai=true\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Ask ClickUp Brain anything<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/\">ClickUp<\/a> gives creative teams one flexible workspace to handle it all. The <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/project-management\">ClickUp Project Management Software<\/a> gives designers, marketers, and agencies a ton of flexibility to suit their individual processes. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/design\">Design teams leverage ClickUp<\/a> to centralize all their project assets, feedback, and tasks in one collaborative platform. Real-time collaboration features make it easy to collect input and creative briefs, gather feedback, and iterate quickly without losing track of revisions or ideas.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/teams\/creative-agencies\">ClickUp\u2019s Creative Agency Management Software<\/a> is the ideal tool to manage client projects, campaigns, and internal workflows easily. You can centralize all client communications, balance team workloads, collaborate across teams, and build custom reports, all within a single platform.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Let\u2019s look at this in action. \ud83c\udfac<\/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\/2025\/02\/ClickUp-Mind-Maps-Dashboard-Image.jpg\" alt=\"ClickUp Mind Maps: Best project management tools to create custom workflows\" 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\" 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=\"Map your marketing campaigns in ClickUp\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Map your marketing campaigns in ClickUp&quot;}\">Map your marketing campaigns in ClickUp<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Outline ideas and formats in one view using ClickUp Mind Maps<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>During early planning, <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/mind-maps\">ClickUp Mind Maps<\/a> and the AI-powered <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/whiteboards\">ClickUp Whiteboards<\/a> help you connect strategy to execution. Brainstorm ideas together, add notes and images, map out dependencies and timelines, and turn winning ideas directly into tasks in ClickUp. <\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"907\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-113-1400x907.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Whiteboards: Best project management software for seamless collaboration\" class=\"wp-image-488817\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-113-1400x907.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-113-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-113-768x498.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-113-700x454.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-113.png 1512w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Turn your production plan into action using ClickUp Whiteboards<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>Inside <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/tasks\">ClickUp Tasks<\/a>, you can lay out every part of a deliverable as tasks and subtasks. <\/p>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dashed #8ed1fc; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-5f4806e5-2bd8-4606-b201-fc95da7e5529\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\">For example, for a 15-second product teaser video, you create a main task, then add detailed subtasks for concept approval, scriptwriting, VO recording, editing, and final export. Each subtask is assigned its own timeline, so everyone knows what\u2019s needed and when.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p>Then, add granular detail to each task with Custom Fields, and create <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/custom-task-statuses\">Custom Task Statuses in ClickUp<\/a> to reflect how your team works\u2014like \u2018brand review in progress\u2019, \u2018waiting for usage rights\u2019, or \u2018sent to local teams\u2019. This helps you quickly scan and understand where each piece stands.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"606\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115-1400x606.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Tasks: Traditional project management turned around for resource allocation\" class=\"wp-image-488820\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115-1400x606.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115-300x130.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115-768x333.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115-1536x665.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115-700x303.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-115.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\"><em>Track each stage of production using ClickUp Tasks<\/em><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p>And if you want to take things up a notch, try <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/ai\">ClickUp Brain<\/a>, the platform\u2019s built-in AI assistant. It&#8217;ll save you hours of effort by:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Searching your Workspace to quickly share project progress and task updates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generating quick copy for emails and messages to clients and teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Identifying blockers and delays, and suggesting what to prioritize next<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automating routine work like status updates, task assignment, and more<\/li>\n<\/ul>\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\/2025\/06\/ClickUp-Creative-and-Design-Template.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Creative and Design 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-140173125\" 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=\"Get Free Template\" data-segment-props=\"{&quot;location&quot;:&quot;body&quot;,&quot;sectionModelName&quot;:&quot;imageCTA&quot;,&quot;buttonClicked&quot;:&quot;Get Free Template&quot;}\">Get Free Template<\/a><\/div><\/div><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Bring structure to your creative process with the ClickUp Creative &amp; Design Template<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<p>Speed up your process with the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/creative-and-design-t-140173125\">ClickUp Creative &amp; Design Template<\/a>. It\u2019s packed with pre-set statuses, task hierarchies, and fields to help you manage creative briefs, revisions, deadlines, and asset libraries in one go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The template also includes multiple built-in views, such as <strong>Meeting Minutes<\/strong>, <strong>Creative Process<\/strong>, and <strong>Request Forms<\/strong>. This way, everything\u2019s structured and easy to access.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed 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=\"Review the Creative and Design Template in ClickUp\" width=\"500\" height=\"281\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/kemz_a4oIcA?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<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup?template=t-140173125\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Get Free 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>Choose how you work: <\/strong>Visualize your workflow using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/views\">ClickUp Views<\/a> like Board for asset progress, Calendar for deadlines, List for production tasks, and Timeline for multi-phase campaigns<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Create in the same space:<\/strong> Build briefs, content outlines, and notes directly inside <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/docs\">ClickUp Docs<\/a>, linked to tasks and timelines, and shareable with a single click<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Monitor progress easily:<\/strong> Track team capacity, asset status, and campaign milestones from a single view using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/dashboards\">ClickUp Dashboards<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Generate ideas faster:<\/strong> Brainstorm taglines, draft copy variations, or rework messaging instantly using ClickUp Brain<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Get design assistance: <\/strong>Leverage custom prompts to get ClickUp&#8217;s AI in whiteboards to quickly generate images<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Chat without losing context: <\/strong>Share quick updates, ask questions, and make decisions in real time using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/chat\">ClickUp Chat<\/a>, right where the work happens<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Review without confusion:<\/strong> Give feedback directly on images, videos, and files using <a href=\"https:\/\/help.clickup.com\/hc\/en-us\/articles\/6325985679383-Annotate-image-video-and-PDFs-with-Proofing\">Proofing in ClickUp<\/a>, so comments stay specific and clear<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Collect details upfront: <\/strong>Use <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/forms\">ClickUp Forms<\/a> to gather briefs, content requests, or campaign inputs and automatically turn them into tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Keep it all in one place:<\/strong> Use ClickUp&#8217;s integrations with 1000+ tools like Figma, Google Drive, Dropbox, YouTube, Outlook, HubSpot, Box, and others to bring all your work together<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"6-clickup-limitations\">ClickUp limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>ClickUp\u2019s extensive features and customization options can be overwhelming at first, especially for teams new to robust creative project management software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"7-clickup-pricing\">ClickUp pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n<div class=\"pricing-wrapper\">\n<!-- hide toggle for now -->\n<div class=\"pricing-toggle-container\" style=\"display: none;\">\n    <div class=\"pricing-toggle isMonthly\">\n        <button class=\"pricing-toggle-item \" id=\"yearly-toggle\">\n            Yearly\n        <\/button>\n        <button class=\"pricing-toggle-item pricing-toggle-active\" id=\"monthly-toggle\">\n            Monthly\n        <\/button>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n<!-- Dynamic Pricing Cards -->\n    <div class=\"pricing-card-container\">\n                    <div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-card pricing-card-free-forever\" style=\"--primary-color: 0, 184, 132\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-tier\">\n            free forever\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"pricing-price\">\n            <span class=\"pricing-price-wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-yearly\" data-price=\"Free\">\n                                            Free\n                                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-monthly\" data-price=\"Free\">\n                                            Free\n                                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"tier-foot-note\"><\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"pricing-cta-button-wrapper\">\n                            <!-- Render <button> for other tiers -->\n                <button class=\"cta-button cu-button button\"\n                        data-beta\n                        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             <span>Unlimited Free Plan Members<\/span>\n                <\/div>\n                                    <\/div>\n    <\/div>\n<\/div>\n                    <div>\n    <div class=\"pricing-card pricing-card-unlimited\" style=\"--primary-color: 250, 18, 227\">\n        <div class=\"pricing-tier\">\n            unlimited\n                    <\/div>\n                <div class=\"pricing-price\">\n            <span class=\"pricing-price-wrapper\">\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-yearly\" data-price=\"$7\">\n                                            $7\n                                    <\/span>\n                <span class=\"pricing-price-monthly\" data-price=\"$10\">\n                                            $10\n                                    <\/span>\n            <\/span>\n            <div class=\"tier-foot-note\">per user per month<\/div>\n        <\/div>\n                        <div class=\"pricing-cta-button-wrapper\">\n                           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I manage a remote team working on dozens of client accounts at once. ClickUp helped me centralize content calendars, automate onboarding with Forms, track revisions, assign tasks, and even set up a client dashboard experience. The custom views, automations, templates, and integrations have saved me countless hours. Plus, I\u2019ve been able to turn my systems into sellable digital products\u2014I even teach clients how to use ClickUp to scale their own businesses.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px solid #9b51e0; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-440880f0-e64c-48a7-83ef-0c6f040b1748\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udcee ClickUp Insight:<\/strong> 11% of our respondents leverage AI primarily for brainstorming and ideation. But what happens to these brilliant ideas afterward? This is where you need an AI-powered whiteboard, like ClickUp Whiteboards, which helps you instantly turn ideas from the brainstorming session into tasks.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>And if you can\u2019t quite explain a concept, simply ask the AI image generator to create a visual based on your prompt. It\u2019s the everything app for work that enables you to ideate, visualize, and execute faster!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-cu-buttons\"><a href=\"https:\/\/app.clickup.com\/signup\" class=\"cu-button cu-button--purple cu-button--improved\">Turn ideas into action with ClickUp<\/a><\/div>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"10-2-wrike-best-for-in-house-teams-managing-high-volume-campaigns\">2. Wrike (Best for in-house teams managing high-volume campaigns)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"945\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124-1400x945.png\" alt=\"Wrike: Creative project management software makes all the difference in the review process\" class=\"wp-image-488836\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124-1400x945.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124-300x203.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124-768x518.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124-1536x1037.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124-700x473.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-124.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"http:\/\/wrike.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Wrike<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Wrike is a work management and collaboration platform designed to help teams plan, track, and deliver projects more efficiently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It offers automation, visual workspaces, and deep integrations with tools like Adobe Creative Cloud and digital asset management (DAM) platforms. What\u2019s more? Wrike supports design teams with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/marketing-project-management\/\">marketing project management<\/a>, helping them deliver on-brand work faster and more confidently.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"11-wrike-best-features\">Wrike best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Speed up feedback loops with built-in <strong>proofing and approval<\/strong> tools tailored for creative assets like images, videos, and PDFs<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Capture requests clearly using <strong>custom request forms<\/strong> that auto-route tasks based on campaign type, department, or priority<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Optimize creative output using <strong>Wrike\u2019s Work Intelligence\u00ae AI<\/strong>, which automates routine tasks, summarizes content, and predicts project risks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Generate detailed reports to track project progress, team productivity, and overall performance<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"12-wrike-limitations\">Wrike limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The app can lag or crash, especially with many tabs or large projects<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Some integrations (like Bynder) work well, others (like ServiceDesk Now) are difficult to set up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"13-wrike-pricing\">Wrike pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Team: <\/strong>$10\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>$25\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pinnacle: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"14-wrike-ratings-and-reviews\">Wrike ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.2\/5 (4,400+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (2,800+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"15-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-wrike\">What are real-life users saying about Wrike?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/wrike\/reviews\/wrike-review-11114378\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 review<\/a> puts it this way:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>I use Wrike frequently because of its comprehensive task management, Gantt charts, time tracking, and collaboration tools, all in one place. [&#8230;] While the basic tools are user-friendly, managing very large or complex projects, Wrike can occasionally feel a bit slow or unresponsive.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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-eb8bcbf9-1f54-4b4b-b0f6-4bfb4ea590be\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/web-design-workflow\/\">How to Create a Web Design Workflow (With Templates)<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"16-3-notion-best-for-content-heavy-teams-specifically-needing-docs\">3. Notion (Best for content-heavy teams specifically needing docs)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"816\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148-1400x816.png\" alt=\"Notion: Project documentation made easy with this creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-482871\" style=\"width:840px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148-1400x816.png 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148-300x175.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148-768x448.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148-1536x896.png 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148-700x408.png 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-1148.png 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.notion.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Notion<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Notion offers teams a canvas to organize ideas, manage projects, and collaborate in a way that feels <strong>intuitive and visually driven.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Creative teams love Notion because you can throw together Kanban boards for tracking projects, and embed mood boards right where you need them. <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/brand-guidelines-examples\/\">Brand guidelines<\/a> connect to deliverables, reference materials stay organized, and your whole team can jump in to edit and comment in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The beauty is in how it bends to fit your process. Need to see what\u2019s due this week? Filter by deadline. Want to check what Andrea\u2019s working on? Filter by team members. It just works how you think.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"17-notion-best-features\">Notion best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Create living, visual libraries for everything from research to your final deliverables<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Link design prototypes, feedback threads, and specs using <strong>Projects<\/strong>, keeping your team aligned at every stage<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate routine admin like meeting notes or follow-ups with <strong>Notion AI<\/strong>, so you can focus on the creative process<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Search across all docs, files, and conversations instantly with <strong>Enterprise Search<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"18-notion-limitations\">Notion limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Limited collaboration and file upload capabilities on the free plan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Can become a distraction if over-customized, especially for quick task management<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lacks some of the more advanced project management functionalities, like detailed time tracking and resource management, found in more advanced tools<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"19-notion-pricing\">Notion pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus: <\/strong>$12\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>$24\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"20-notion-ratings-and-reviews\">Notion ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (6,475+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (2,580+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"21-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-notion\">What are real-life users saying about Notion?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s what one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.in\/software\/186596\/notion\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Capterra review<\/a> had to say:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>It&#8217;s great for organising to-do lists and planning activities ahead. However, the amount of customisation it&#8217;s grown to allow sometimes sucks me in, and I get too absorbed with creating a look for the notes that feel handy for me.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">Capterra review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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-abe691d4-22db-46b6-90ec-1a4c29dfc6b9\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Always define what done looks like. Before the work begins, agree on what counts as a final deliverable. A \u2018social post\u2019 is vague. \u2018One animated graphic in 1:1 and 9:16 with approved copy\u2019 is clear.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"22-4-basecamp-best-for-teams-prioritizing-client-communication\">4. Basecamp (Best for teams prioritizing client communication)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"669\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-1400x669.jpeg\" alt=\"Basecamp: Collaborative with creative talent to meet project goals\" class=\"wp-image-488853\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-1400x669.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-300x143.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-768x367.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-1536x734.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4-700x335.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-4.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/basecamp.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Basecamp<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Basecamp&#8217;s project-based approach keeps things straightforward. Each client or campaign gets its own project space with to-do lists, message boards, schedules, and file storage.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/visual-project-management\/\">Visual project management<\/a> tools like <strong>Hill Charts <\/strong>and <strong>Mission Control<\/strong> help you instantly grasp where projects stand, while reports show actual progress.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s particularly effective for agencies that want to streamline client communication and give both internal team members and clients a clear view of what\u2019s going on without a steep learning curve.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"23-basecamp-best-features\">Basecamp best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Centralize all communication, to-dos, files, and schedules on a single, organized project page<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Ping teammates or clients using <strong>Pings<\/strong> for one-off messages without clogging inboxes<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate regular check-ins to get status updates from your team without scheduling another meeting<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Keep feedback loops clean with <strong>Client Access<\/strong>, which enables controlled sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Analyze work history with reports that show completed tasks, overdue items, and team progress<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"24-basecamp-limitations\">Basecamp limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks advanced reporting and analytics, with limited customization options for report templates<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Doesn&#8217;t offer dedicated tools for creative review, such as visual proofing and annotation directly on image or video files<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Threaded conversations can become confusing in busy projects, making it hard to track context<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"25-basecamp-pricing\">Basecamp pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus: <\/strong>$15\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro Unlimited: <\/strong>$299\/month per user (billed annually)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"26-basecamp-ratings-and-reviews\">Basecamp ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.1\/5 (5,300+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (14,500+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"27-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-basecamp\">What are real-life users saying about Basecamp?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Straight from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/basecamp\/reviews\/basecamp-review-10761351\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 review<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>Having a one-stop-shop to be able to store policies, procedures, lists of tasks to finish (to-do&#8217;s) &amp; also being able to message each other without using multiple systems helps us to be more efficient. [\u2026] But, I don&#8217;t like that it doesn&#8217;t have a duplicate option. [\u2026]<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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-3e9b30ca-2aa5-46fb-9770-91d5c36fa5dd\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/content-calendar-templates\/\">Free Content Calendar Templates for Social Media<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"28-5-trello-best-for-visual-planners-who-prefer-kanban-style-workflows\">5. Trello (Best for visual planners who prefer kanban-style workflows)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1350\" height=\"904\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5.jpeg\" alt=\"Trello: Streamline project execution and keep your team on the same page with creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-488855\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5.jpeg 1350w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5-300x201.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5-768x514.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-5-700x469.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1350px) 100vw, 1350px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/trello.com\/teams\/design\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Trello<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Trello makes the creative process feel less like managing a project and more like mapping a vision. Using a flexible board-and-card layout gives you a bird\u2019s-eye view of every concept, campaign, or deliverable in motion.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>You get <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/workflow-automation\/\">workflow automation<\/a> via <strong>Butler<\/strong>, visual timelines, and card mirroring across boards, to keep iterations, reviews, and task dependencies in sync. It even turns scattered messages from Slack, email, or Microsoft Teams into actionable to-dos with the help of <strong>Inbox<\/strong> and <strong>Email Magic<\/strong>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its simplicity makes Trello easy to adopt, helping teams get organized without getting bogged down by complex features.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"29-trello-best-features\">Trello best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize workflows visually on Kanban boards to track tasks from idea to completion<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with team members by adding comments, files, and @mentions directly on task cards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Export entire boards into Google Slides using the <strong>Slide Power-Up<\/strong> to turn storyboards or campaign plans into presentation decks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Add cover images, color-coded labels, and card stickers to make boards visually engaging and easy to scan for creative assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage production timelines and creative sprints with the <strong>Timeline View <\/strong>for real-time progress tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"30-trello-limitations\">Trello limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks depth for managing complex or large-scale projects with interdependencies, and gaining a high-level overview can be challenging when work is spread across multiple, separate boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its linear structure can feel restrictive for teams needing advanced workflows or hierarchy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Advanced features like native time tracking, detailed reporting, and dependency management require paid Power-Ups or third-party integrations<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"31-trello-pricing\">Trello pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Standard: <\/strong>$6\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium: <\/strong>$12.50\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>$210 per user (billed annually)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"32-trello-ratings-and-reviews\">Trello ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.4\/5 (13,600+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (23,600+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"33-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-trello\">What are real-life users saying about Trello?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>See what this <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/trello\/reviews\/trello-review-11365897\">G2 review<\/a> says:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>What I love about Trello is how simple it is to use and how visual everything is. I\u2019m the type of person who likes to see everything laid out clearly, and Trello does that perfectly. The boards and cards let me organize my tasks exactly how I want to, and it\u2019s super easy to assign things and track progress. It\u2019s also really flexible you can use it for literally anything, whether it\u2019s work or just personal to-dos. It\u2019s one of those tools you can just dive into and start using right away without much thought.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #0693e3; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-ca13abf9-00be-40e2-9c63-315f3fc5b5e3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Did You Know? <\/strong>David Bowie wrote lyrics using the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=6nlW4EbxTD8\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">cut-up method<\/a>, physically slicing sentences and rearranging them to create unexpected ideas. This structured method pushed creative boundaries.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"34-6-functionfox-best-for-studios-that-need-time-tracking-and-job-costing\">6. FunctionFox (Best for studios that need time tracking and job costing)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"771\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1400x771.jpeg\" alt=\"FunctionFox: Organize project data with time tracking\" class=\"wp-image-488856\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1400x771.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-300x165.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-768x423.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-1536x846.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6-700x385.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-6.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/functionfox.com\/time-tracking\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">FunctionFox<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>FunctionFox is a cloud-based time tracking and creative project management software. Designed with the unique needs of designers, writers, studios, and creative agencies in mind, it helps you move from scattered spreadsheets to real-time clarity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Where other tools stop at tracking hours, FunctionFox connects the dots between billable time, resource bandwidth, project timelines, and budget health.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its primary strength lies in its simple yet powerful time tracking and expense management, helping teams <strong>create accurate estimates<\/strong>, monitor project budgets in real-time, and generate <strong>insightful reports<\/strong>. It answers the crucial question for any creative business: &#8220;Is this project profitable?&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"35-functionfox-best-features\">FunctionFox best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Monitor project progress, time, and cost with real-time budget and profitability reports from a centralized dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage client retainers and recurring work through built-in retainer tracking and automated workflows<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Visualize team workload and availability instantly with resource forecasting and capacity dashboards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign tasks to team members and check project status with a simple action-assignment system<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"36-functionfox-limitations\">FunctionFox limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks advanced project management features like task dependencies, recurring tasks, and workflow automation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Its strong emphasis on time tracking and financial management may be more than what&#8217;s needed for internal teams not focused on client billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Timesheet-based project tracking can be insufficient for measuring true project profitability<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"37-functionfox-pricing\">FunctionFox pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Classic: <\/strong>$12\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premier: <\/strong>$18\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>In-house: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"38-functionfox-ratings-and-reviews\">FunctionFox ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (40+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (190+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"39-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-functionfox\">What are real-life users saying about FunctionFox?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>Here\u2019s a first-hand perspective from a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/functionfox\/reviews\/functionfox-review-5136430\">G2 review<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>There are so many features our company uses including the timesheet tracking, blogs, project timelines and milestones, reporting and so much more.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"40-7-workamajig-best-for-agencies-managing-end-to-end-creative-production-and-billing\">7. Workamajig (Best for agencies managing end-to-end creative production and billing)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1321\" height=\"622\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7.jpeg\" alt=\"Workamajig: creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-488857\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7.jpeg 1321w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-300x141.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-768x362.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-7-700x330.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1321px) 100vw, 1321px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.workamajig.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Workamajig<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Workamajig is a comprehensive, all-in-one <strong>agency management system<\/strong> designed to be the central hub for your entire creative business. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>This tool connects business intelligence to creative planning in ways most tools miss entirely. It goes beyond standard project management to integrate everything from sales and CRM to resource planning, financials, and billing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Think of it as the operational backbone for established agencies that want to connect every department and have a single source of truth for the entire client and project lifecycle.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>While your team focuses on concepts and campaigns, this creative project management software quietly tracks every minute and dollar behind the scenes. The budget alerts hit before you\u2019re in trouble, not after. Time tracking happens naturally as people work, so you know if that rebrand project is profitable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"41-workamajig-best-features\">Workamajig best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Launch fully resourced projects instantly with schedules, budgets, and task assignments<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage client requests and updates efficiently with the client portal and project-specific intake forms<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create branded estimates that automatically convert into budgets, linking labor, vendor quotes, and custom rate sheets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage team schedules and forecast resource availability with robust planning tools to prevent overbooking<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with external vendors through vendor management tools for quote approvals, purchase orders, and invoice tracking<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"42-workamajig-limitations\">Workamajig limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The platform is known for its complexity and steep learning curve, often requiring significant time for training and implementation<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Approval workflows (e.g., purchase orders, timesheets) lack flexibility and role-specific routing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Future resource planning and utilization reporting is limited to weekly views instead of daily granularity<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"43-workamajig-pricing\">Workamajig pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Workamajig: <\/strong>$41\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"44-workamajig-ratings-and-reviews\">Workamajig ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>3.8\/5 (280+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>3.8\/5 (340+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"45-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-workamajig\">What are real-life users saying about Workamajig?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>This <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/workamajig-workamajig\/reviews\/workamajig-review-8854460\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 review<\/a> caught our eye:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>I love that Workamajig offers numerous customization options for project setup and reporting. I rarely encounter any obstacles in the system when it comes to process flows. [\u2026] However, the approval flows need some serious work. Purchase orders should be limited to individuals rather than a set amount. Timesheets should be directed to the project manager instead of the employee&#8217;s manager, who may lack insight into the inner workings of the projects.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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-38787d2a-03b7-4b09-a062-d2b56df41bb3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udca1 Pro Tip: <\/strong>Make it clear how many feedback rounds are included (two is ideal), and who has decision-making power at each stage. Too many voices with equal weight will kill a creative project fast.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"46-8-nifty-best-for-remote-teams-needing-project-planning\">8. Nifty (Best for remote teams needing project planning)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"694\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-1400x694.jpeg\" alt=\"Nifty: creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-488859\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-1400x694.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-300x149.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-768x381.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-1536x761.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8-700x347.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-8.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/niftypm.com\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Nifty<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>For creative teams, Nifty consolidates the entire project workflow, from high-level planning with clients down to the daily tasks and conversations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Nifty\u2019s visual roadmaps make your project timeline feel like a living storyboard. What\u2019s clever is how discussions thread right into specific milestones and tasks, so when your client drops feedback about \u2018making it pop more,\u2019 that gem of wisdom stays connected to the exact design phase where it matters.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Its <strong>Orbit A<\/strong>I assistant and automation features let you go from idea to structured project in seconds. You can assign tasks, create <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/project-management-templates\/\">project management templates<\/a>, and track time without touching a spreadsheet.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"47-nifty-best-features\">Nifty best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Manage tasks and workflows flexibly with Kanban, List, Calendar, and Timeline views<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Automate reporting on project progress by tying tasks to visual, Gantt-style milestones<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Group related projects in <strong>Portfolios<\/strong> and manage visibility with public or private access controls<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Consolidate team communication with built-in project discussions, eliminating the need for separate chat apps<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track time spent on creative tasks using the built-in <strong>Nifty Time Tracker <\/strong>and export billable hours in one click<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"48-nifty-limitations\">Nifty limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Forms are a paid add-on, unlike competitor creative project management software like ClickUp and Notion, which include them in core plans<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Recurring reminders and due dates are missing, which can affect task follow-ups and deadline reliability<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>The all-in-one interface can feel busy for new users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"49-nifty-pricing\">Nifty pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter: <\/strong>$49\/month, up to 10 users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro: <\/strong>$99\/month, up to 20 users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>$149\/month, up to 50 users<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Unlimited:<\/strong> $499\/month, unlimited users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"50-nifty-ratings-and-reviews\">Nifty ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>&nbsp;4.7\/5 (400+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (430+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"51-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-nifty\">What are real-life users saying about Nifty?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>One <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/nifty-technologies-inc-nifty\/reviews\/nifty-review-7829564\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">perspective<\/a> worth noting:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>I appreciate the simplicity and elegance of Nifty&#8217;s interface. Its sleek design, high level of customisation and practical features make it a great choice for any project or organisation looking to reduce the time spent organising documents and managing their workflow. [\u2026] I wish Nifty offered recurring reminders or due date options. This would allow users to ensure that they always remember important tasks and deadlines, rather than relying on their own memory<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #0693e3; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-c6448348-3010-4431-8cb1-31f33bc4704f\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83e\udde0 Fun Fact: <\/strong>Pixar has something called the <a href=\"https:\/\/hbr.org\/2008\/09\/how-pixar-fosters-collective-creativity\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Braintrust<\/a>, where directors and writers meet to tear stories apart and rebuild them. It is honest, intense, and has shaped almost every Pixar film you know.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"52-9-ntask-best-for-creative-teams-managing-risk-sensitive-projects\">9. nTask (Best for creative teams managing risk-sensitive projects)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1211\" height=\"604\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-143.png\" alt=\"nTask: Automating repetitive tasks simplified with the creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-488861\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-143.png 1211w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-143-300x150.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-143-768x383.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-143-700x349.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1211px) 100vw, 1211px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.ntaskmanager.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">nTask<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>nTask is a highly organized creative project management software built to handle the moving parts of creative execution. Its flexibility in planning and visualizing work makes it easy to manage overlapping campaigns, client revisions, and last-minute <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/design-brief\/\">design briefs<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>What makes nTask stand out is its built-in ecosystem of tools, such as issue tracking, risk management, and budget planning. The tool adapts to your team&#8217;s work, allowing you to set priorities, build repeatable workflows, and keep every project phase traceable.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a practical choice for budget-conscious agencies looking for a tool to manage the administrative processes surrounding creative work.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"53-ntask-best-features\">nTask best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Plan complex project timelines visually with interactive Gantt charts and task dependencies<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Stay audit-ready with tools that let you flag, assign, and link issues to the right <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/content-marketing-projects\/\">content marketing projects<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record and manage employee time with built-in timesheets for accurate project analysis or billing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Speed up internal coordination using team chat, task comments, and real-time project alerts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Schedule meetings with integrated agenda planning, decision tracking, and synced calendar invites<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"54-ntask-limitations\">nTask limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The tool\u2019s outdated layout and frequent interface updates disrupt the user experience<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It lacks some of the deep, creative-specific features like built-in visual proofing and asset markup tools<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Low storage on the free plan limits usability for larger teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"55-ntask-pricing\">nTask pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic:<\/strong> Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Premium: <\/strong>$4\/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>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"56-ntask-ratings-and-reviews\">nTask ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>Not enough reviews<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.2\/5 (100+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"57-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-ntask\">What are real-life users saying about nTask?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.capterra.in\/reviews\/172292\/ntask\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Capterra review<\/a> shared this feedback:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>I like the task management, reporting , time tracking, note taking features of nTask. I have been using nTask for a year and it&#8217;s going amazing so far. [\u2026] I think the web application of nTask is not designed well. It needs some improvement from the user&#8217;s point of view. Also the mobile app is not that good.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">Capterra review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #0693e3; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-2e47e9ab-b9ed-4c1e-a279-4f3c938ce508\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83e\udde0 Fun Fact: <\/strong>Andy Warhol ran his studio, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nytimes.com\/2018\/11\/12\/style\/andy-warhol-factory-history.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">The Factory<\/a>, like an open-door creative production line. People would walk in, make art, shoot films, or just hang out.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"58-10-proprofs-project-best-for-teams-needing-a-simple-project-platform-with-essential-features\">10. ProProfs Project (Best for teams needing a simple project platform with essential features)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"614\" height=\"409\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proprofs-project-1.png\" alt=\"Proprofs Project: creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-508669\" style=\"width:885px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proprofs-project-1.png 614w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/proprofs-project-1-300x200.png 300w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 614px) 100vw, 614px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.proprofs.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">ProProfs<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Part of a larger family of business applications, <strong>ProProfs Project<\/strong> is a straightforward project management tool designed for simplicity without the overwhelming complexity of more robust systems.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With this <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/visual-collaboration-software\/\">visual collaboration software<\/a>, you can manage creative campaigns while keeping deadlines and responsibilities clearly visible.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>It&#8217;s a solid choice for teams and small agencies looking for essential project management features, including time tracking and invoicing, in one user-friendly package.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"59-proprofs-project-best-features\">ProProfs Project best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visualize project schedules and task dependencies with interactive Gantt charts<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Manage creative workflows with flexible Kanban boards to easily move tasks between stages<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Track billable hours accurately and generate professional invoices directly from your project data<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Create internal knowledge bases and style guides that your team can access on demand for consistent execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Collaborate with team members by sharing files and posting comments directly on tasks<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Monitor project health and team performance with presentation-ready reports and analytics<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"60-proprofs-project-limitations\">ProProfs Project limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The creative project management software lacks specialized features for creative review, such as built-in tools for visual proofing and providing feedback directly on images or videos<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It doesn&#8217;t offer the deep customization or advanced resource management capabilities needed by larger agencies with complex workflows<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"61-proprofs-project-pricing\">ProProfs Project pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Business: $49.97\/month for unlimited users<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"62-proprofs-project-ratings-and-reviews\">ProProfs Project ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (250+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (70+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"63-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-proprofs-project\">What are real-life users saying about ProProfs Project?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A quick <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/proprofs-project\/reviews\/proprofs-project-review-6957252\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">review<\/a> from a real user:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>ProProfs helps me optimize my workload without a hitch. Using its intuitive dashboard, I can track whether any resource is overworked or underutilized. This way, I can quickly adjust my workflows and manage my everyday workload efficiently. However, the tool doesn\u2019t offer automation features. Having these features would really enable me to offload quite a few of my tasks so that I can give dedicated attention to more important tasks.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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-6cbc9d4c-b700-4ad8-9b5b-567d776151d1\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\">\ud83d\udcd6 <strong>Also Read: <\/strong><a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/workflow-examples\/\">Workflow Examples and Use Cases<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"64-11-flow-best-for-teams-needing-visual-alignment-across-multiple-projects\">11. Flow (Best for teams needing visual alignment across multiple projects)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1400\" height=\"843\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9-1400x843.jpeg\" alt=\"Flow: Managing resources is easy in this creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-488863\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9-1400x843.jpeg 1400w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9-300x181.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9-768x462.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9-1536x924.jpeg 1536w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9-700x421.jpeg 700w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-9.jpeg 1600w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1400px) 100vw, 1400px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/www.getflow.com\/teams\/project-management-for-creatives-fm\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Flow<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Flow brings a refreshing simplicity to creative project wrangling. Creative teams appreciate how it handles the natural ebb and flow of projects without forcing rigid structures that break the moment something unexpected happens.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Unlike clunky or overly complicated platforms, Flow leans into minimalism. Teams can organize work into color-coded sections, drag-and-drop timelines, or detailed list views with tags, files, and feedback.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"65-flow-best-features\">Flow best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Track the progress of all work from a centralized and customizable project dashboard<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Organize projects and tasks with clean, minimalist lists or visual Kanban boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Use <strong>Team Workload View<\/strong><em> <\/em>to track who\u2019s overloaded and rebalance tasks with simple drag-and-drop actions<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Color-code projects, set icons, duplicate structures, or export boards to CSV for easy sharing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Turn routines into repeatable checklists or duplicate full projects to maintain consistency across campaigns<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"66-flow-limitations\">Flow limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Lacks built-in creative proofing tools for providing direct, contextual feedback on visual assets<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Users report glitches and a non-intuitive experience on mobile, particularly on iOS<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Lack of visual hierarchy makes complex boards hard to navigate<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Integrations with third-party apps are slower and less seamless than in competitor creative project management software<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"67-flow-pricing\">Flow pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>Basic: <\/strong>$8\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Plus: <\/strong>$12\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Pro: <\/strong>$18\/month per user<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"68-flow-ratings-and-reviews\">Flow ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.3\/5 (50+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.5\/5 (100+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"69-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-flow\">What are real-life users saying about Flow?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>According to one <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/flow-flow\/reviews\/flow-review-4923047\">G2 review<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>Flow has a very attractive user interface that makes navigating the app an aesthetically pleasing experience. Tasks can be organized into several helpful categories and styles from list views to kanban style organization systems. Communicating with team members is easy, whether inside the tasks themselves or in private messages.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #0693e3; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-7cd72ea4-7e03-4a8e-a227-96df2bcbc6b3\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-bordered-content-\"><strong>\ud83d\udd0d Did You Know? <\/strong>Stephen King writes every book with a strict daily word count. He treats it like a job with hours and goals, even though his projects are all fiction. His rule: no fewer than <a href=\"https:\/\/stephenking.com\/xf\/index.php?threads\/read-write-four-to-six-hours-a-day.5305\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">2,000 words a day<\/a>.<\/p>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"70-12-miro-best-for-brainstorming-and-visual-project-mapping\">12. Miro (Best for brainstorming and visual project mapping)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" height=\"739\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-10.jpeg\" alt=\"Miro: Brainstorm ideas and more\" class=\"wp-image-488864\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-10.jpeg 1328w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-10-300x167.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-10-768x427.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-10-700x390.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/miro.com\/teams\/design\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Miro<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Miro is an online collaborative whiteboard platform designed to facilitate teamwork and innovation, particularly for distributed teams. It provides a shared digital canvas where teams can brainstorm, plan, and execute projects, using features like sticky notes, diagrams, and <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/real-time-collaboration\/\">real-time collaboration<\/a> tools.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>With <strong>Miro AI<\/strong>, your team can create polished diagrams, auto-generate project briefs, and even summarize comment threads. It adapts to your creative style, whether you\u2019re sketching flows, storyboarding campaigns, or aligning stakeholders with design sprints and journey maps.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"71-miro-best-features\">Miro best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Visualize complex workflows with ease by using the infinite, drag-and-drop canvas to map out everything<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Centralize inspiration and research by creating dynamic mood boards with images, videos, and links<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Start with purpose-built boards for UX research, design sprints, or wireframing<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Record <strong>Talktracks<\/strong>, run polls, and launch live video calls directly on the board without switching platforms<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"72-miro-limitations\">Miro limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>The creative project management software\u2019s performance lags when working on large or heavily populated boards<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>It is not a structured task management tool; it lacks features like detailed progress tracking, dependency management, and reporting for project execution<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Complex permission management for large teams, making role and access control tedious<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"73-miro-pricing\">Miro pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter: <\/strong>$8\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Business: <\/strong>$16\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"74-miro-ratings-and-reviews\">Miro ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (8,400+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>4.7\/5 (1,600+ reviews)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"75-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-miro\">What are real-life users saying about Miro?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>A <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/miro\/reviews\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 review<\/a> explained it like this:&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>I love that it&#8217;s accessible to everyone on my team and that it&#8217;s easily embedded into Teams, so I can use it for everything from discovery with my team to multi-program workshop facilitation. The biggest pain point I have is with copying larger sections or frames. For example, I use the same template for our team retro every week, and it&#8217;s often a pain to copy and paste all the elements by individually clicking them.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\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-de3d8577-cf4e-45a6-8763-8d086d8596fd\">\n<p id=\"ub-styled-box-notification-content-\"><strong><em>\ud83d\udca1<\/em> Pro Tip: <\/strong>When reviewing layouts, copy, or motion, create <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/features\/clips\">ClickUp Clips<\/a> to leave visual feedback fast. Reviewing a Figma file? Record a 30-second walkthrough highlighting changes, attach it to the task, and your team gets what you mean without extra calls or vague comments.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"775\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-67.png\" alt=\"ClickUp Clips: File sharing without team meetings simplified\" class=\"wp-image-474378\" style=\"width:715px;height:auto\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-67.png 1200w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-67-300x194.png 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-67-768x496.png 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/image-67-700x452.png 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Effortlessly record and share your screen and audio with ClickUp Clips<\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"76-13-hive-best-for-fast-paced-teams-running-multi-format-campaigns\">13. Hive (Best for fast-paced teams running multi-format campaigns)<\/h3>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1328\" height=\"758\" src=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-11.jpeg\" alt=\"Hive: Create projects and allocate resources with creative project management software\" class=\"wp-image-488865\" srcset=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-11.jpeg 1328w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-11-300x171.jpeg 300w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-11-768x438.jpeg 768w, https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/07\/image-11-700x400.jpeg 700w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1328px) 100vw, 1328px\" \/><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center\">via <a href=\"https:\/\/hive.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">Hive<\/a><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Hive blends intuitive design management with deep workflow customization, making it a favorite for teams managing multi-stage creative projects. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>From the moment you kick off a project using one of its 100+ purpose-built templates like email marketing, UX design flow, or website launch, you\u2019re guided by a system that understands creative momentum.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Built-in proofing, feedback tools, and native integrations with design platforms like Photoshop allow your team to centralize assets, manage approvals, and stay aligned in real time.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"77-hive-best-features\">Hive best features<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Use creative-ready <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/blog\/brainstorming-templates\/\">brainstorming templates<\/a> to structure timelines and subtasks instantly<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Review documents and videos with markup tools, compare versions side-by-side, and manage external feedback<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Assign complex tasks with multiple steps, dependencies, and deadlines using <strong>Action Cards<\/strong><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Simplify planning with <strong>Buzz AI Assistant <\/strong>and draft timelines, clean up docs, summarize emails, and manage projects using workspace-specific knowledge<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Switch between multiple project views (Kanban, Gantt, Calendar, Table) to visualize work in your preferred format<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"78-hive-limitations\">Hive limitations<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>With so many settings, teams can end up spending more time setting up workflows than executing them<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Essential features like dashboards, automation, proofing, and approvals are only available as paid add-ons<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Setting up from scratch can be time-consuming without ready-made templates or examples for new teams<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"79-hive-pricing\">Hive pricing<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Free<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Starter: <\/strong>$7\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Teams: <\/strong>$18\/month per user<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Enterprise: <\/strong>Custom pricing<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"80-hive-ratings-and-reviews\">Hive ratings and reviews<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li><strong>G2: <\/strong>4.6\/5 (600+ reviews)<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>Capterra: <\/strong>Not enough reviews<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h4 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"81-what-are-real-life-users-saying-about-hive\">What are real-life users saying about Hive?<\/h4>\n\n\n\n<p>From a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.g2.com\/products\/hive-hive-hive\/reviews\/hive-review-10895250\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener nofollow\">G2 review<\/a>:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-clickup-clickup-author-quote cu-author-quote undefined\"><blockquote class=\"cu-author-quote__quote\"><p><em>Hive has multiple ways to view projects like status boards, Gantt charts, calendar, etc. It&#8217;s easy to swap between these views without having to change your project setup. [\u2026] But the UI is a bit confusing until you get used to it. Getting started and introducing it to my team members was difficult, but that might be more due to my own unfamiliarity with Hive as I tried to train my teammates.<\/em><\/p><\/blockquote><figure class=\"cu-author-quote__author-group\"><figcaption class=\"cu-author-quote__author-info\"><cite class=\"cu-author-quote__author-name\">G2 review<\/cite><\/figcaption><\/figure><\/div>\n\n\n<div style=\"border: 3px dotted #00d084; border-radius: 0%; background-color: inherit; \" class=\"ub-styled-box ub-bordered-box wp-block-ub-styled-box\" id=\"ub-styled-box-82c9b4a1-212e-4586-a07d-308176660cef\">\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"82-here-are-a-few-more-helpful-resources-for-creative-teams-\"><strong>Here are a few more helpful resources for creative teams<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Organize topics, deadlines, and publishing workflows using the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/content-calendar-t-90091332587\">ClickUp Content Calendar Template<\/a> built for editorial teams<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Map goals, assign deliverables, and track approvals using the <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/campaign-plan-t-30m66cx\">ClickUp Campaign Plan Template<\/a> designed for launch coordination<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Streamline your video production processes with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/video-production-template-t-240072804\">ClickUp&#8217;s Video Production Template<\/a><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Plan creative production workflows with ease using <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/storyboard-kkmvq-14271\">ClickUp&#8217;s Storyboard Template<\/a> <\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Build your team&#8217;s design workflows with <a href=\"https:\/\/clickup.com\/templates\/graphic-design-t-182171459\">ClickUp&#8217;s Graphic Design Template<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n<\/div>\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"83-calm-your-creative-chaos-with-clickup\">Calm Your Creative Chaos With ClickUp<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Each creative project management tool on this list brings something valuable. 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