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    ProductRatingMost Used ByProduct SummaryStarting Price

    Flowlu

    Score9 out of 10
    N/AFlowlu is a business operating platform from Cloud Solutions Global FZCO, based in Dubai. Designed to contain all essential tools for project, task, finance, and customer management, Flowlu provides an overview of everything that is going on in a company.

    $12

    per month per user

    SmartSuite

    Score10 out of 10
    N/ASmartSuite provides a collaborative Work Management platform that enables teams to plan, track and manage workflows - whether it be a project, an ongoing process or routine everyday tasks. SmartSuite helps coordinate people and work across all levels of an organization to ensure that team members have the information they need to accomplish the work that matters most. Team members can create a workflow, or choose from over 200 templates that can be tailored to their exact needs.

    $10

    per month per user

    Pricing
    FlowluSmartSuite
    Editions & Modules
    Essential
    $12
    per month per seat
    Advanced
    $22
    per month per user
    Ultimate
    Custom
    per month per seat
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    Offerings
    Pricing Offerings
    FlowluSmartSuite
    Free Trial
    YesYes
    Free/Freemium Version
    YesNo
    Premium Consulting/Integration Services
    YesNo
    Entry-level Setup FeeOptionalNo setup fee
    Additional Details25% discount for annual pricing.—
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    Features
    FlowluSmartSuite
    Project Management
    Comparison of Project Management features of Flowlu and SmartSuite
    Feature
    Flowlu
    8.3
    50 Ratings
    8% above category average
    SmartSuite
    9.1
    18 Ratings
    17% above category average
    Task Management8.749 Ratings9.218 Ratings
    Resource Management8.938 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Gantt Charts7.930 Ratings9.114 Ratings
    Scheduling8.142 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Workflow Automation8.646 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Team Collaboration8.648 Ratings9.218 Ratings
    Support for Agile Methodology9.042 Ratings9.118 Ratings
    Support for Waterfall Methodology7.721 Ratings00 Ratings
    Document Management8.244 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Email integration9.043 Ratings9.117 Ratings
    Mobile Access7.538 Ratings9.017 Ratings
    Timesheet Tracking7.937 Ratings9.214 Ratings
    Change request and Case Management7.924 Ratings9.016 Ratings
    Budget and Expense Management8.335 Ratings9.215 Ratings
    Professional Services Automation
    Comparison of Professional Services Automation features of Flowlu and SmartSuite
    Feature
    Flowlu
    8.2
    44 Ratings
    7% above category average
    SmartSuite
    9.2
    15 Ratings
    18% above category average
    Quotes/estimates8.036 Ratings9.214 Ratings
    Invoicing9.043 Ratings00 Ratings
    Project & financial reporting8.439 Ratings9.114 Ratings
    Integration with accounting software7.522 Ratings9.29 Ratings
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    FlowluSmartSuite
    Small Businesses
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
    Any.do
    Score8 out of 10
    Medium-sized Companies
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    KanbanFlow
    Score7.3 out of 10
    Enterprises
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
    Microsoft To Do
    Score7.9 out of 10
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    User Ratings
    FlowluSmartSuite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    6.8
    (50 ratings)
    9.2
    (18 ratings)
    Likelihood to Renew
    8.6
    (3 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Usability
    8.7
    (50 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Support Rating
    6.1
    (50 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    Implementation Rating
    -
    (0 ratings)
    9.1
    (1 ratings)
    User Testimonials
    FlowluSmartSuite
    Likelihood to Recommend
    Flowlu
    To manage the workflows of our business, we used a number of tools before we began using Flowlu. It combines CRM, project & task management, team communication, invoicing, and account management into a single tool. We are able to save a lot of time and effort by using this all-in-one solution.
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    SmartSuite
    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.
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    Pros
    Flowlu
    • The system of adding only the features you need by installing as separated modules makes it easy to learn without being overwhelmed by the lots of features.
    • I really like its structure and clear interface. Not wasting much time by searching for the right buttons and settings. Looks like the developers use their own tool for everyday work
    • Flowlu offers a custom domain option to fully integrate fully it into our company toolbox. This helps offering a seamless experience for our clients.
    • The elaborated invoice module was the final argument for us to switch to Flowlu.
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    SmartSuite
    • 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
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    Cons
    Flowlu
    • Flowlu should allow user to import their own invoice into app
    • Fellow should have their own email marketing system
    • It should integrate woo-commerce, a big e-commerce platform on WordPress. This will support users will in managing and sending emails to their customers.
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    SmartSuite
    • 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!
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    Likelihood to Renew
    Flowlu
    I have found Flowlu while searching [for] a collaborative tool for a friend's non-profit organization. As I read the description and made a trial test, I fell in love with the tool. So we are definitely going to renew. Not only because the delivered solutions are great but also because Flowlu's roadmap seems very [promising].
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    SmartSuite
    I have a great expereance
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    Usability
    Flowlu
    They have a great onboarding checklist and if you follow it you will be able to use the software. That is easy to use in my book. Flowlu has also the ability to turn on and off apps that you use or not which makes it tailored to the business needs.
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    SmartSuite
    The product is usability friendly, easy to use, flexible and has all functions I need for my purposes
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    Support Rating
    Flowlu
    Great Support normally they respond in a few hours, which is very good, the knowledge base is good and the facebook groups are also very responsive. We are finding many videos online which are explaining Flowlu more and more daily.
    Incentivized
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    SmartSuite
    They have a great tutorial and a lot of hits during the work process
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    Implementation Rating
    Flowlu
    No answers on this topic
    SmartSuite
    That's easy. Just try
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    Alternatives Considered
    Flowlu
    Flowlu is easier to use and has more features, with more coming. ClickUp feels like it's more 'open' for any type of business with a lot of customization, whereas Flowlu feels like it was created for niches like my own, yet it can easily and quickly be customized for any type of business
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    SmartSuite
    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
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    Return on Investment
    Flowlu
    • Time invested in learning the app was huge, there's no go-to resource center and currently their knowledge is scattered (YouTube videos, Knowledge Base, API docs etc)
    • We are able to cancel subscriptions of some of the other CRM and project management apps as the needs are covered by Flowlu
    • There's a significant productivity boost after learning the app but this is not quite measurable just yet
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    SmartSuite
    • 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
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