ConceptDraw PROJECT vs. SmartSuite

Getting started - using the Gantt chart to enter tasks in any order and then using those tasks to initially define a MindMap to further explore alternative dependencies. The alternative works better when initiating a project with significant unknowns.

It is best suited to be a google alternative for a google drive due to its multiple functions. Can add action items, upload multiple types of files and assign people responsibilities and tasks. It combines resource platform abilities with project management functionality in order to unite all your needs in one area.

• Integration with ConceptDraw Mindmap makes work breakdown very easy.
• We have cross-functional teams where team members often work on different projects in parallel. The multi project management feature has been a blessing over these years.
• Another import feature is the availability of many different predefined report generation templates that made it very easy to communicate different aspects of the project to different stakeholders.

• SmartSuite is a good collaboration tool
• The capabilities of the platform are immense
• The customization features allow users to set up the report type and view it exactly as they want
• The choice of the fields to be used in the records and reports is really wide

• Non-intuitive keyboard shortcuts
• No advanced reporting or estimates

Incentivized

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• A little better home screen, which is already in the works!
• Better experience in the my work panel, which is also in the works already!

I have a great expereance

The product is usability friendly, easy to use, flexible and has all functions I need for my purposes

Online tutorials always available + chat, email and phone. Questions answered promptly and completely.

They have a great tutorial and a lot of hits during the work process

That's easy. Just try

ConceptDraw has a much simpler licensing and pricing model. Perpetual license and ability to use in offline mode was an important criteria for us. Perfect bundle for small and medium business.

For our team, SmartSuite contains all features that we need. Before we use Asana, Trello and tried to use Airtable. But all of these management systems did not satisfy us. Then we started using SmartSuite, got to know all the possibilities and decided to switch to it

• Inexpensive way to present a professional project plan when needed

Incentivized

Invited by the Vendor

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• We have to spend less time on checking where the project is at
• We can have less PM's in the business
• Our clients are happier thus leading to more business