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    Backlsh

    Score10 out of 10
    Mid-Size Companies (51-1,000 employees)
    Backlsh is a time tracking and productivity management platform with features that include automatic time tracking, real-time monitoring, and detailed productivity analysis, powered by AI. With Attendance Tracking, Realtime Tracking, and Productive vs. Non-Productive Tracking, Backlsh provides insights into employee performance and workflow efficiency. This platform enhances accountability, streamlines payroll processes, and promotes a balanced work environment.

    $2.99

    per month per user

    Planview AdaptiveWork

    Score8.8 out of 10
    N/APlanview AdaptiveWork is a web-based collaborative work management software. Planview AdaptiveWork enables users to connect employees and partners and create documents, reports and specialized workflow automation. Planview AdaptiveWork is designed to work across multiple teams to enable cross-company task, project, and resource management.N/A
    Pricing
    BacklshPlanview AdaptiveWork
    Editions & Modules
    Premium Plan
    $2.99
    per month per user
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    Pricing Offerings
    BacklshPlanview AdaptiveWork
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    NoNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesYes
    Entry-level Setup Fee$100 one-time feeOptional
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    Key User Insights
    Would buy again
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    93%
    Would buy again
    27 Answers
    Delivers good value for the price
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    96%
    Delivers good value for the price
    23 Answers
    Happy with the feature set
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    90%
    Happy with the feature set
    26 Answers
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
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    82%
    Lived up to sales and marketing promises
    14 Answers
    Implementation went as expected
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    84%
    Implementation went as expected
    16 Answers
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    User Ratings
    BacklshPlanview AdaptiveWork
    Likelihood to Recommend
    10.0
    (1 ratings)
    7.7
    (78 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.5
    (26 ratings)
    Usability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    7.3
    (5 ratings)
    Availability
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (3 ratings)
    Performance
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (5 ratings)
    Support Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    10.0
    (7 ratings)
    In-Person Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (2 ratings)
    Online Training
    -
    (0 ratings)
    5.4
    (5 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    8.2
    (4 ratings)
    Configurability
    -
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    8.0
    (1 ratings)
    Ease of integration
    -
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    8.2
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor post-sale
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Vendor pre-sale
    -
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    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    BacklshPlanview AdaptiveWork
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Backlsh
    In my business it's essential to track my time, I have to keep my clients and my employees happy, and my employees need to be paid on time. Backlsh is the software that I use to track my time. I can see how long I spend on projects and bill my clients for all of my time. I can use this software to track my employees' hours and make sure I stay on budget. There are so many benefits to this software, if you need to track time, this is the tool for you.
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    Planview
    I've been an AdaptiveWork (Clarizen) admin for the past 14 years, so I've seen much improvement since I started working with the product. I'm very happy we can utilize the hybrid mode by using the cards, I think this was long overdue but it works very well.
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    Pros
    Backlsh
    • Help to calculate productive hours
    • Help me to bill my clients
    • Time tracking
    • Calculate how much time I spend on unproductive apps
    Incentivized
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    Planview
    • Many ways to acclimate to the system; documentation, videos, community, and contacts.
    • Planview provides scalable customization options tailored to the unique needs of each business unit or department. Easily add or remove fields in the system. As the admin, it was easy to learn how to configure.
    • Offers flexibility to adapt to existing systems and align with organizational workflows and processes. There are multiple ways to customize each part of the system to meet our needs.
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    Cons
    Backlsh
    • Backlsh need to improve their UI design
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    Planview
    • When it comes to reports, it would be great if there was an easy way to roll-up the results instead of having to create configurations to summarize data.
    • The consultant experience has not been great when it comes to more advanced needs for configurations. The consultants are in a different timezone which limits hours to work together and it seems hours are spent trying to determine what the requirement is and when the initial thought is that the configuration is possible, it may result in not being able to assist.
    • Charts in the reports section are not able to be exported
    • When pulling a report together, you need to make sure you pull from the right "item" or level. If you decide you need data that resides in another "item" or level, you need to re-do the report from the beginning.
    • Because the system is so configurable and I imagine different clients use the system differently, when you need something automated in your account, where you need to pull a consultant or SME in, the person doesn't necessarily understand your configurations and how things work so they are unable to give recommendations on how to solve problems that don't impact other configurations you already have set up in the system.
    • Templates cannot be updated unless they are pulled into a project and then re-saved. In the templates module, you are not able to open a template and edit to re-save. Therefore, making updates to a template can be very time consuming having to find a project to use to pull it in, make updates, re-save and then pull out. It would be great if the templates module allowed you to edit the templates and re-save.
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Backlsh
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    I give my renewal of this product a 9. It's only because we never know what product may come out next and how other factors in our office political environment may cause impact upon this. If I always had my way, this is what we'd settle on as our de facto project management system.
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    Usability
    Backlsh
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    It is easy to configure, intuitive. The customization process is in some ways better than Salesforce.com. It has a great UI. It does however depend on how it's implemented.

    The design of it is generally fine, however the ability to data upload people from a spreadsheet is an obvious miss.
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    Reliability and Availability
    Backlsh
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    Planview
    Sometimes it is slow when everyone is entering their time on Fridays or Mondays but other than that we rarely see downtime and maintenance notifications are well in advance.
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    Performance
    Backlsh
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    Reports: Quick to Reasonable

    Most Ancillary Pages: Quick to Reasonable
    (By "ancillary" I mean lesser used/master data maintenance pages - e.g. People, Customers, Individual Tasks, Milestones, etc.)

    Work Plan (with 100 sub items): Reasonable to Slow
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    Support Rating
    Backlsh
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    It's a good experience overall. Clarizen was useful when needed. It's mostly needed for advice on how to do more sophisticated actions or how to change something that was set up administratively. It's seldom used otherwise. The product consistently works, the documentation is acceptable, and the generally intuitive product is easy enough for most staff to pick up without much issue.
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    In-Person Training
    Backlsh
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    • We worked with a Project Manager on their side. He was very good about developing a project plan to hit our goal. I think we had weekly or twice weekly calls – very steady cadence over 3 month period.
    • Their PM skills were great – kept us on task. For the last week, they sent 2 people on site and they did training for power users. After that a couple of them revisited here
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    Online Training
    Backlsh
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    Planview
    Our trainer, Alex, is exceptional and knows the product really well. I swear he must have wrote the product himself! His manner with training is very easy going, gives you homework that is applicable to what you need to learn and stages it correctly for you. It was a pleasure to be trained by him.
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    Implementation Rating
    Backlsh
    No answers on this topic
    Planview
    We have been able to implement AdaptiveWork pretty easily but it requires updating of resource availability and continuous training as roles change and new people join the company. Other documentation is used such as spreadsheets for longer range planning and project approval
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    Alternatives Considered
    Backlsh
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    Planview
    Planview AdaptiveWork was the right size, at the right price point that fit our customization and integration flexibility. It is intuitive to use but allowed us to add complexity as our needs grew
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    Return on Investment
    Backlsh
    • Help me to save my time
    Incentivized
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    Planview
    • By implementing Planview AdaptiveWork on a company-wide level, we have been able to remove the other project management tools we have been using and consolidate our costs for technology down to a single tool
    • The ability to incorporate cross-departmental work and communication has streamlined our project management processes to a point where we can work seamlessly together without interruption trying to consider the gaps between tools
    • Reporting capabilities from the unified tool has given our leadership insight and the ability to make strategic business decisions more effectively than ever
    Incentivized
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    ScreenShots

    Backlsh Screenshots

    Screenshot of Realtime Tracking with Backlsh

Backlsh's Realtime Tracking feature provides insights into team activities and productivity. It monitors active tasks, application usage, and web browsing, offering a live view of how time is spent throughout the day. This feature helps managers identify bottlenecks, track project progress, and ensure efficient use of work hours. With detailed, real-time reports, businesses can make data-driven decisions to enhance overall productivity and accountabilityScreenshot of Productive and Non-Productive Tracking with Backlsh

Backlsh's Productive and Non-Productive Tracking feature categorizes and monitors employee activities, distinguishing between productive tasks and distractions. By analyzing app usage and website visits, it provides detailed reports that highlight time spent on work-related activities versus non-productive ones. This feature helps businesses identify areas for improvement, optimize workflows, and boost overall efficiency by ensuring employees focus on high-priority tasks.Screenshot of Attendance Tracking with Backlsh

Backlsh's Attendance Tracking feature offers attendance monitoring for teams of all sizes. It tracks employee check-ins and check-outs in real-time, providing reports on attendance patterns. This feature helps businesses maintain accurate records, streamline payroll processes, and ensure compliance with labor regulations. The dashboard allows managers to view and analyze attendance data, enhancing transparency and accountability within the organization.Screenshot of Locating Productive and Non-Productive Apps with Backlsh

Businesses can categorize apps and websites as productive or non-productive, tailored to specific roles and tasks. This customization allows for precise productivity tracking, ensuring that the metrics align with organizational goals. By distinguishing between productive and distracting activities, managers can better understand how time is spent, identify areas for improvement, and implement targeted strategies to enhance efficiency and focus.

    Planview AdaptiveWork Screenshots

    Screenshot of AdaptiveWork's Portfolio ManagementScreenshot of Integration Through an Array of AppsScreenshot of Real-Time Project ManagementScreenshot of Social Collaboration - From Ideation to Project Delivery